Multi-owned developments: a life cycle review of a developing research area

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to highlight the international significance of multi-owned developments (MODs), present an MOD life cycle conceptual model and review the range of identified peer-reviewed empirical research papers.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper utilises an exploratory qualitative methodology to collate and analyse literature focusing on MODs. From the 403 research papers identified 96 peer-reviewed empirical research papers specific to MODs were examined. A MOD life cycle model has been conceptualised to facilitate a content analysis of the reviewed papers.

Findings

The findings of this paper highlights the gaps in knowledge pertinent to MODs and outlines avenues for future research that argues for the need to develop a more holistic and multi-disciplinary research approach.

Research limitations/implications

The research is based on reviewing published papers as identified using specific search terms.

Originality/value

The paper makes an important and innovative contribution to the body of knowledge by developing a MOD life cycle model and identifying the range and scope of peer-reviewed empirical research literature published on MODs. Understanding the MOD life cycle phases and the gaps in the literature can enable academics from a multitude of disciplines to enhance this field of inquiry in order to better understand this emergent property type.

Citation

Renae Johnston, N. and Reid, S. (2013), "Multi-owned developments: a life cycle review of a developing research area", Property Management, Vol. 31 No. 5, pp. 366-388. https://doi.org/10.1108/PM-01-2013-0003