42 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 3 MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) (j) Property, plant and equipment (continued) The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each statement of financial position date. The effects of any revision of the residual values and useful lives are included in profit or loss for the financial year in which the changes arise. Depreciation on property, plant and equipment ceases at the earlier of derecognition and classification as held for sale. Depreciation on assets under construction commences when the assets are ready for their intended use. Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with carrying amount and are included in “other operating income” in profit or loss. At each statement of financial position date, the Group assess whether there is any indication of impairment. If such an indication exists, an analysis is performed to assess whether the carrying amount of the asset is fully recoverable. An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount. See significant accounting policies Note 3(o) on impairment of non-financial assets. (k) Investment properties Investment properties are held for long-term rental yields or for capital appreciation or both, and are not occupied by the Group. Investment property is measured initially at its cost, including related transaction costs and borrowing costs if the investment property meets the definition of qualifying asset. After initial recognition, investment property is stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Freehold land is not depreciated as it has an infinite life. All investment properties are depreciated on a straight line basis to allocate the cost of each asset to their residual values over their estimated useful lives as follows: Investment properties Estimated useful lives (years) Leasehold land 50 to 99 Buildings 20 to 50 Subsequent expenditure is capitalised to the asset’s carrying amount only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the expenditure will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance costs are expensed when incurred. When part of an investment property is replaced, the carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognised. Investment property is derecognised either when it has been disposed of or when the investment property is permanently withdrawn from use and no future economic benefit is expected from its disposal. Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing net disposal proceeds with the carrying amount and are included in “other operating income” in profit or loss. At each statement of financial position date, the Group assess whether there is any indication of impairment. If such an indication exists, an asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount. See significant accounting policies Note 3(o) on impairment of non-financial assets.
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