the changing requirements for professional real estate services in mainland China is provided. Findings – Economic …

Purpose – There is currently no real estate investment trust (REIT) listed in China. As of date, only two REITs – GZI … REIT of Hong Kong and CapitaRetail China Trust (CRCT) of Singapore – have securitised Chinese property assets. The purpose … of this paper is to examine the driving forces and the obstacles surrounding China REITs, and evaluate REIT …

Purpose – International investors have shown considerable recent interest regarding property investment in China via … both direct and indirect property. The purpose of this paper is to assess the significance and performance of the China …/methodology/approach – This paper analyses the performance of commercial property in China over 1998‐2007 for both direct and indirect property …

Purpose – Shanghai is the most important economic centre in China. It also has the nation's largest modern office … office market is the most important in China. However, it has displayed significant rental volatility. This paper is the …

) and the future development of a REITs market in China. Design/methodology/approach – This study presents a qualitative … ideas on how China can most successfully kick off its REITs industry. Findings – The paper finds that REITs offer developers … problematic, frameworks. Perhaps more promising is the possibility of legislation modeled after China's current securities fund …

and examines results from major interview programmes and field investigations on six cities in China. Findings – The … interviewees who have varied expertise on different issues in China. Further research could be conducted on a number of fronts, say …

Purpose – The significant economic growth and urbanisation of China in recent years has seen increased importance given … to infrastructure development in China; this includes airports, toll roads, communications, ports, power plants and water …. The purpose of this paper is to assess the significance and investment performance of infrastructure in China, the …

Wuhan, an important city in central China. Design/methodology/approach – The study uses a data set of 68 shopping centres in … determinants in a second-tier city in China. The results of the study give designers, developers and investors critical insights …