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Real Estate Insights The changing nature of real estate research

Graeme Newell (School of Business, Western Sydney University, Sydney, Australia)

Journal of Property Investment & Finance

ISSN: 1463-578X

Article publication date: 26 August 2021

Issue publication date: 30 March 2022

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Abstract

Purpose

With the Journal of Property Investment and Finance (JPIF) being 40 years old, this paper reflects on the changes in real estate research over the last 40 years, the drivers behind these changes and how JPIF has evolved over these 40 years to retain its position as a leading real estate research journal. Challenges and opportunities are also identified for the next generation of real estate researchers to continue to develop the real estate research agenda.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper is presented as a reflective article, drawing on a deep personal understanding of real estate research, how it has evolved over the last 40 years, key drivers of these changes and the challenges going forward.

Findings

Fundamental changes in real estate research over the last 40 years and drivers behind these changes are articulated. A pathway forward for real estate research is identified, as well as how JPIF fits into the mix.

Practical implications

With real estate research being increasingly important in real estate academics' careers, this article provides a practical roadmap for how real estate research has changed, why it has changed and future opportunities for the next generation of real estate researchers.

Originality/value

This is the first paper to reflect on these key changes and drivers behind these changes in real estate research, as well as the opportunities for the next generation of real estate researchers.

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Citation

Newell, G. (2022), "Real Estate Insights The changing nature of real estate research", Journal of Property Investment & Finance, Vol. 40 No. 3, pp. 278-283. https://doi.org/10.1108/JPIF-08-2021-0065

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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