Studies show that there are concerns about devices that emit electromagnetic fields (EMFs) due to the potential health hazards from these. One such device that has become widely used throughout the world in recent years is cellular phones. Health consequences of long-term use of cellular phones...

The energy used by Australian buildings account for around 20% of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions, shared fairly evenly between homes and commercial buildings (DEWHA, 2009). , According to McKinsey and Company (2007) improving energy efficiency of buildings and appliances is the most cost...

Studies show that devices that emit electromagnetic fields (EMFs) are no longer seen as a welcome sign of progress due to the potential health hazards from these. The introduction of cellular phone systems and a rapid increase in the number of users of cellular phones in the last decade has...

Ancient Chinese traditions are becoming increasingly evident in the West with the adoption of practices such as acupuncture and Feng Shui. This paper focuses on the practice most closely associated with real estate: Feng Shui. Feng Shui, meaning íwindî and íwaterî, makes up one of the...

Purpose – To determine if the ancient Chinese tradition of Feng Shui affects residential property prices in a Western setting (“Western” and “the West” refers to the cultures and peoples of the mainlands Europe, the Americas, Australia, and New Zealand.) Design/methodology/approach –...

The “stigma” associated with remediated contaminated land is the blighting effect on property value caused by perceived risk and uncertainty. Uncertainties relate to negative intangible factors such as the inability to effect a total “cure”, the risk of failure of the remediation method,...

Purpose: This paper examines the current uncertainty within real estate markets through the quotes of Dr. James A. Graaskamp, a real estate educator and researcher. Graaskamp focused his teachings on real estate investment through the lens of risk management and risk mitigation. Using the...

Purpose: Industry 4.0 recognizes a broad set of technologies that rapidly redefine industry, including real estate. These broad technologies include the Internet of things (IoT), cloud computing, decision automation, machine learning and artificial intelligence. This paper explores applies...

Purpose: The goal of this paper is to present a roadmap for real estate operating companies (REOCs) to transform themselves into tech-centric enterprises. Design/methodology/approach: This qualitative approach is based on the impact of technology on physical real estate assets and...