Introduction from the Editor - Vol. 2 No. 1

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Reed, R. (2009), "Introduction from the Editor - Vol. 2 No. 1", International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, Vol. 2 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijhma.2009.35102aaa.001

Introduction from the Editor - Vol. 2 No. 1

Introduction from the Editor - Vol. 2 No. 1

Article Type: Editorial From: International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, Volume 2, Issue 1.

This is the first issue in the second volume of the International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis which signals the commencement of the next phase of the journal. When starting a new journal it usually takes some time to establish the profile and level of awareness and respect that is required for a successful journal. I am proud to report this journal produced a successful first volume in 2008 and has now been accepted as published genuine contributions to research relating to internal housing markets and the analysis thereof.

Each issue in the first volume included papers from six different countries in order to highlight the diverse nature of housing markets, as well as to differentiate this journal from other publications. The next phase will be to undertake both specific issues on certain countries or regions and special issues on individual themes, i.e. linked to a conference. As the journal continues to grow in terms of citations and circulation I will continue to include content which is both relevant and practical.

The main challenge faced by this journal relates to the publication of “international” papers. The journal editorial board receives papers from a wide cross-section of countries, ranging from developed countries which usually produce high quality journal articles to undeveloped countries that rarely have the opportunity to publish in a journal due to the perceived lower quality. Whilst it is critical for this journal to maintain high editorial standards, I have been actively seeking papers from “all international countries” regardless of their perceived quality. The editorial board have noted the distinction between the different countries and have been working closely with authors to improve their submissions. As the readers of these papers I ask that you take this into consideration when evaluating the merits of individual papers in each issue. Over time it is envisaged that authors from undeveloped countries will benefit from this exposure and will increase the submission quality and writing skills. I thank the editorial board for their time and patience when working closely with these authors.

This issue includes papers from a broad spectrum of international housing markets including Germany, UK, Jordan and New Zealand. At the same time there is an increased focus on policy and theoretical housing market issues. In mid-2008 the global economic crisis commenced which has placed enormous pressure on housing affordability. The paper by Sarah Monk in this issue is timely and addresses issues with public housing and implications for policy makers. Continuing this theme the paper by Hans Lind examines price bubbles in the housing market and how stakeholders can understand and interpret changes in international housing markets.

Thank you for the continued feedback for this journal (r.reed@deakin.edu.au) and also for the continuing submissions that I receive. I encourage submissions from both developed and undeveloped countries that relate to housing markets and analysis.

Richard Reed