‘Sustainable’ or ‘green’ commercial buildings are frequently seen as a growth sector in the property investment market. This research examines the emergence of sustainable commercial buildings in both the UK and overseas. The empirical part of the paper is based on a telephone survey of...

The effect of electricity distribution equipment, in particular high-voltage overhead transmission lines (HVOTLs), on the value of residential property in England remains relatively unexplored due, in part, to the lack of available transaction data for analysis. This paper compares the results...

<title>Abstract</title> This paper discusses the findings from a UK study to determine the likely impact of a wind farm on house prices using a hedonic pricing model. The Government's commitment to wind power has resulted in a massive increase in the number of wind farms sited in the UK. This has led to...

The paper explores the reasons for the persistence in the UK of significant relative interregional variations in office property investment in the face of economic theory and empirical evidence that would support its more even spatial distribution. The argument is made from a cultural economy...

There has been a rapid increase in the number of low environmental impact or 'green' buildings constructed in recent years, due to factors such as the UK government's Sustainable Development Strategy, new environmental legislation and perceived operational and business advantages. Consequently,...