TY - JOUR AB - Purpose The study aims to discuss the role of strategic foresight in determining and mapping possible property futures. In particular, the briefing will explore the importance of determining alternative futures and creating scenarios to help determine a flexible and adaptable strategy.Design/methodology/approach This education briefing is an overview of property futures and strategic foresight.Findings This is an education briefing of existing knowledge.Practical implications Strategic foresight provides a framework and structure by identifying a focal point that looks at alternative futures and a preferred future that feed into the implementation of a strategic plan.Originality/value This is a review of existing models. VL - 38 IS - 5 SN - 1463-578X DO - 10.1108/JPIF-05-2020-0056 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/JPIF-05-2020-0056 AU - Ratcliffe John PY - 2020 Y1 - 2020/01/01 TI - Property futures—the art and science of strategic foresight T2 - Journal of Property Investment & Finance PB - Emerald Publishing Limited SP - 483 EP - 498 Y2 - 2024/04/25 ER -