Whilst the profile of sustainability has increased substantially in the wider property market, relatively little attention is placed on the business case for sustainable development. In the commercial property market this remains one of the largest barriers to sustainability. For example, a...

Although it has a relatively low profile, one method of increasing sustainability in buildings currently being considered is the provision of green roofs. Most importantly, green roofs have thermal benefits in reducing heat loss and reducing heat gain and also enhancing bio-diversity....

In Australia the number of providers of reverse mortgages has risen substantially in recent years. It has been promoted to seniors as a means of accessing equity locked up in a residential house, especially after the owner/s has retired. Although there have been some teething problems, the...

A complete understanding of residential housing markets, particularly in relation to variations in house prices both within and between suburbs, continues to present challenges to property researchers and forecasters. Factors affecting changes in housing demand are not yet completely understood,...

Caravan parks in Australian capital cities have provided a source of housing at the lower end of the market for many years. This includes opportunities for both private rental and home ownership, and this form of housing type is considered to be an accepted and viable private sector alternative...

The factors driving demand preferences for detached housing are constantly changing and difficult to measure, and often deemed to be a complex bundle of attributes. If consideration is given to the characteristics that first home owners are looking for, providers of new housing would be better...

The global climate change is an ongoing process which is significantly affected by human activities. Due to the impact to our and future generations as well as the restraint of resources it is necessary to countervail the growing global environmental issues. The real estate industry plays a...

In recent times there have been a rapidly increasing number of sustainable buildings entering the real estate market. Many of these buildings differ considerably with respect to their sustainable features, either from a design and/or performance basis, although a wide range of sustainable...

A number of studies have demonstrated the determinants of LPT returns. However, these studies investigated the determinants of LPT returns from various different perspectives. Therefore, the cross-section of expected LPT returns is still a puzzling question. This study contributes to this body...

An understanding of residential housing market drivers, particularly in relation to economic variations in house prices both within and between suburbs, continues to present challenges for researchers and stakeholders. Most urban cities contain precincts with high or low house values regardless...