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Our methodology

A clear basis for your decision.

We bring the operation, land, finances and risks into one assessment. You can see what supports the findings, what is uncertain and what needs further work.

Explore the framework

Read together

A score is one part of the picture.

01

AssetScore

A structured assessment on a 0–100 scale. Category weights reflect the type of asset being assessed.

02

Material risks

Issues such as water rights, lease exposure or membership liabilities are shown separately. A high score does not make them disappear.

03

Evidence quality

We distinguish independently verified information, owner-provided evidence and assumptions. Missing information remains visible.

The framework

10 categories.
43 assessment points.

The same structure helps us examine each asset consistently. Each point may draw on several documents or observations.

01

Demand & Market

Where does demand come from, and how durable is it?

6 points
02

Core Golf

How strong are the course, its playing conditions and practice provision?

5 points
03

Brand Position

What supports the reputation and identity of the business?

5 points
04

Land Optionality

What land is controlled, and which uses have supporting evidence?

3 points
05

Ancillary Revenue

How do hospitality and other activities support the operation?

4 points
06

Physical Asset

What condition are the buildings, equipment and infrastructure in?

6 points
07

Operating Quality

How well is the operation managed and controlled?

3 points
08

Financial Quality

What does the business earn, and how clearly is it documented?

5 points
09

Process Readiness

Who can make decisions, and is the information ready?

4 points
10

Capital Structure

What debt and financing obligations affect the asset?

2 points

Weights vary by asset type. Coverage and the basis of the assessment matter when comparing results; an omitted item does not mean an issue is clear.

Evidence

Show the basis.
Keep the gaps visible.

The grade describes the evidence behind a judgement. It does not certify that diligence is complete.

A · Independently verified
Third-party audited or independently verified data.
B · Owner-provided
Internally consistent owner or operator evidence that has not been independently verified.
C · Estimate or proxy
An estimate, benchmark or assumption that needs to be read as such.

Current and proposed

Keep today separate
from what could change.

A proposed programme has its own costs, assumptions and dependencies. A conditional score or value improvement does not establish permission, funding or an investment return.

Published basis and limits

The method is open to inspection.

AssetScore supports screening and structured analysis. It is not a credit rating, an independent valuation or an investment recommendation. Its predictive performance and market-price calibration have not been formally validated.

An indicative value range is included where agreed and supported by the evidence. It is separate from AssetScore and from a formal appraisal.

Start with a conversation

Let’s talk about your asset.

Whether you own an asset or are buying, selling, developing or lending, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

info@slopestandard.com