Real Estate Insights The future of property research
Journal of Property Investment & Finance
ISSN: 1463-578X
Article publication date: 30 May 2023
Issue publication date: 16 November 2023
Abstract
Purpose
This paper identifies the need to expand the range of research methodologies considered suitable for high-calibre property research publications in the top property journals, particularly concerning the critical “bigger” property research issues going forward. This is important for early career researchers (ECRs), as the ECRs develop the suitability of the research methodologies used by the ECRs in expanding the ECRs' property research agendas.
Design/methodology/approach
This research is based on a thorough understanding and extensive experience of the range of property research methodologies available today to publish in the top property journals. This depth of understanding is supported by extensive discussions with leading property industry professionals, as well as reviewing the property research, track record of several leading property researchers from the UK.
Findings
A broader range of research methodologies is needed in property research today to fully capture the challenges of the critical property research questions going forward. These methodologies need to go well beyond the finance paradigm that has dominated property research in recent years.
Practical implications
Many of the key property research questions going forward need to be addressed by a range of methodologies for richer and deeper insights into resolving these property issues. This particularly relates to the important research issues for the property industry which require a “bigger picture” analysis of these issues, with the research presented in a manner which is accessible and relevant to property industry professionals.
Originality/value
This paper addresses the need to expand the research methodologies used in property research today. This is a key issue for property researchers going forward, as many of the important property research questions cannot be addressed from just within the traditional finance paradigm.
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Citation
Newell, G. (2023), "Real Estate Insights The future of property research", Journal of Property Investment & Finance, Vol. 41 No. 6, pp. 624-628. https://doi.org/10.1108/JPIF-05-2023-0042
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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