This report focuses on risk-assessment practices in the private rental market, with particular co... more This report focuses on risk-assessment practices in the private rental market, with particular consideration of their impact on low-income renters. It is based on the fieldwork undertaken in the second stage of the research process that followed completion of the Positioning Paper. The key research question this study addressed was: What are the various factors included in ‘risk-assessments’ by real estate agents in allocating ‘affordable’ tenancies? How are these risks quantified and managed? What are the key outcomes of their decision-making? The study builds on previous research demonstrating that a relatively large proportion of low-cost private rental accommodation is occupied by moderate- to high-income households (Wulff and Yates 2001; Seelig 2001; Yates et al. 2004). This is occurring in an environment where the private rental sector is now the de facto main provider of rental housing for lower-income households across Australia (Seelig et al. 2005) and where a number of fac...
The pressure on property academics to published research papers is ever increasing with an emphas... more The pressure on property academics to published research papers is ever increasing with an emphasis on selected 'high profile' journals. The need to demonstrate the impact of property research through the level of citation and other output metrics is growing. At the same time many governments around the world are requiring funded research reports to be openly accessible resulting in a rapid growth of open access journals and a response by many established journals to offer open access publication. This paper reports on a survey of Australian property academics to assess their knowledge level of open access publication resources and the impact such resources may have on research output measures. The results point to a need for greater understanding of the open access environment and issues associated with copyright in published papers.
Recently, significant public debate regarding the lack of women appointed to senior management po... more Recently, significant public debate regarding the lack of women appointed to senior management positions such as on ASX listed company boards has highlighted the lack of gender equity. The property industry is dominated by male representation at the top levels despite the gender gap within university graduates approaching equal proportions. This paper evaluates the role that professional bodies are embracing to address the gender inequality and how this is reflected in the makeup of the board composition of the leading professional associations and industry bodies in Australia. While there is limited research on women in property this paper demonstrates the need for further in-depth analysis to identify the constraints to progressing gender equality. The findings indicate that the property profession while publicly promoting women in the property industry still maintain governing boards within their professional associations and industry bodies that are significantly under-represent...
The efficient delivery of services is repeatedly emphasised across the public sector. Rarely do p... more The efficient delivery of services is repeatedly emphasised across the public sector. Rarely do performance reports focus on the key fact that public services are invariably delivered directly or indirectly from buildings. The property portfolio of public organisations has to be right for people - for staff and customers - and for the processes for delivering products and services. The property must be in the right place and must be affordable - the price must be right.... read more
PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the limitations and potential usefulness of a ... more PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the limitations and potential usefulness of a “knowledge city” concept as diversification vehicle for property investors.Design/methodology/approachThe paper first dissects the “knowledge city” concept and then investigates whether it inoculates against economic turbulence as measured by growth and jobs recovery. The paper also looks at the protection offered by middle class population growth.FindingsThe idea of the “knowledge city” comes from earlier economic constructs but concentrated at the urban scale. There are two versions – a technical and one enriched with institutional and social dimensions. The limited analysis of selective secondary data suggests that “knowledge city” and strong middle class population growth provide some protection from economic and, presumably, property market instability.Research limitations/implicationsStatistical limitations include arbitrary sample frames; lack of data and unclear spatial resolutio...
The growth of facilities management has brought with it a greater emphasis on the way in which we... more The growth of facilities management has brought with it a greater emphasis on the way in which we use office space. The drive for greater economic efficiency has resulted in more intense use of offices and the introduction of new office practices. This paper compares the effect of new office practices on office densities in both Australia and the UK. Comparing the office use across a range of organisation functions and use categories, it provides a framework for future performance measures within the selected markets and wider comparison of office space globally and, as such, establishes a foundation for the development of strategic asset plans based on clear measured objectives.
The lack of sufficient financial drivers are preventing significant investment in sustainability ... more The lack of sufficient financial drivers are preventing significant investment in sustainability because stakeholders have only very limited ability to measure the sustainability of the building or understand the impact upon the value. Valuers are unable to indicate or clarify whether sustainability ...
Australia's per capita greenhouse gas emissions are among the highest in the world (Garnaut ... more Australia's per capita greenhouse gas emissions are among the highest in the world (Garnaut 2008) and Australian households account for a fifth of the emissions (Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency 2010). Household energy use has doubled in Australia over the past 30 years (ABS 2005) and this cannot be accounted for by population growth alone (Sandu and Petchey 2009). The amount of solid waste generated has increased by around 6% each year, most likely due to both population growth and ...
PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to establish a benchmark measure of attitudes to property hel... more PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to establish a benchmark measure of attitudes to property held by major corporations within Australia. The paper aims to show how workplace use is predicted to change in the near future and the implications of that change for managers of those assets.Design/methodology/approachThe research in this paper is based on a survey of senior corporate property managers throughout Australia. Using Likert scale responses participants' attitudes to emerging asset management issues were examined.FindingsThe research reveals that there exists a divergence between corporate property managers' perceptions of the role of property to the organisation and the perceived role by business managers. The research also reveals that workplace use is expected to change in the near future with greater need for flexibility in design, contracts and employee behaviour.Research limitations/implicationsThe survey response was limited to a small number of senior property ...
The role of professional institutions and the transition from student membership to full professi... more The role of professional institutions and the transition from student membership to full professional membership among real estate and construction students in Australia is examined. Students’ perceptions of professional qualifications and institution membership is explored to show that graduates seek networking and career advancement opportunities over professional training and development opportunities. The expectation of many young practitioners is that they will work outside Australia during their career and this has significant implications for the future policy development of professional bodies. The paper provides a valuable insight into the aspirations of young professionals and goes some way to identifying the reasons for the low level of transition from student membership to full membership of the national and international professional bodies.
This report focuses on risk-assessment practices in the private rental market, with particular co... more This report focuses on risk-assessment practices in the private rental market, with particular consideration of their impact on low-income renters. It is based on the fieldwork undertaken in the second stage of the research process that followed completion of the Positioning Paper. The key research question this study addressed was: What are the various factors included in ‘risk-assessments’ by real estate agents in allocating ‘affordable’ tenancies? How are these risks quantified and managed? What are the key outcomes of their decision-making? The study builds on previous research demonstrating that a relatively large proportion of low-cost private rental accommodation is occupied by moderate- to high-income households (Wulff and Yates 2001; Seelig 2001; Yates et al. 2004). This is occurring in an environment where the private rental sector is now the de facto main provider of rental housing for lower-income households across Australia (Seelig et al. 2005) and where a number of fac...
The pressure on property academics to published research papers is ever increasing with an emphas... more The pressure on property academics to published research papers is ever increasing with an emphasis on selected 'high profile' journals. The need to demonstrate the impact of property research through the level of citation and other output metrics is growing. At the same time many governments around the world are requiring funded research reports to be openly accessible resulting in a rapid growth of open access journals and a response by many established journals to offer open access publication. This paper reports on a survey of Australian property academics to assess their knowledge level of open access publication resources and the impact such resources may have on research output measures. The results point to a need for greater understanding of the open access environment and issues associated with copyright in published papers.
Recently, significant public debate regarding the lack of women appointed to senior management po... more Recently, significant public debate regarding the lack of women appointed to senior management positions such as on ASX listed company boards has highlighted the lack of gender equity. The property industry is dominated by male representation at the top levels despite the gender gap within university graduates approaching equal proportions. This paper evaluates the role that professional bodies are embracing to address the gender inequality and how this is reflected in the makeup of the board composition of the leading professional associations and industry bodies in Australia. While there is limited research on women in property this paper demonstrates the need for further in-depth analysis to identify the constraints to progressing gender equality. The findings indicate that the property profession while publicly promoting women in the property industry still maintain governing boards within their professional associations and industry bodies that are significantly under-represent...
The efficient delivery of services is repeatedly emphasised across the public sector. Rarely do p... more The efficient delivery of services is repeatedly emphasised across the public sector. Rarely do performance reports focus on the key fact that public services are invariably delivered directly or indirectly from buildings. The property portfolio of public organisations has to be right for people - for staff and customers - and for the processes for delivering products and services. The property must be in the right place and must be affordable - the price must be right.... read more
PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the limitations and potential usefulness of a ... more PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the limitations and potential usefulness of a “knowledge city” concept as diversification vehicle for property investors.Design/methodology/approachThe paper first dissects the “knowledge city” concept and then investigates whether it inoculates against economic turbulence as measured by growth and jobs recovery. The paper also looks at the protection offered by middle class population growth.FindingsThe idea of the “knowledge city” comes from earlier economic constructs but concentrated at the urban scale. There are two versions – a technical and one enriched with institutional and social dimensions. The limited analysis of selective secondary data suggests that “knowledge city” and strong middle class population growth provide some protection from economic and, presumably, property market instability.Research limitations/implicationsStatistical limitations include arbitrary sample frames; lack of data and unclear spatial resolutio...
The growth of facilities management has brought with it a greater emphasis on the way in which we... more The growth of facilities management has brought with it a greater emphasis on the way in which we use office space. The drive for greater economic efficiency has resulted in more intense use of offices and the introduction of new office practices. This paper compares the effect of new office practices on office densities in both Australia and the UK. Comparing the office use across a range of organisation functions and use categories, it provides a framework for future performance measures within the selected markets and wider comparison of office space globally and, as such, establishes a foundation for the development of strategic asset plans based on clear measured objectives.
The lack of sufficient financial drivers are preventing significant investment in sustainability ... more The lack of sufficient financial drivers are preventing significant investment in sustainability because stakeholders have only very limited ability to measure the sustainability of the building or understand the impact upon the value. Valuers are unable to indicate or clarify whether sustainability ...
Australia's per capita greenhouse gas emissions are among the highest in the world (Garnaut ... more Australia's per capita greenhouse gas emissions are among the highest in the world (Garnaut 2008) and Australian households account for a fifth of the emissions (Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency 2010). Household energy use has doubled in Australia over the past 30 years (ABS 2005) and this cannot be accounted for by population growth alone (Sandu and Petchey 2009). The amount of solid waste generated has increased by around 6% each year, most likely due to both population growth and ...
PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to establish a benchmark measure of attitudes to property hel... more PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to establish a benchmark measure of attitudes to property held by major corporations within Australia. The paper aims to show how workplace use is predicted to change in the near future and the implications of that change for managers of those assets.Design/methodology/approachThe research in this paper is based on a survey of senior corporate property managers throughout Australia. Using Likert scale responses participants' attitudes to emerging asset management issues were examined.FindingsThe research reveals that there exists a divergence between corporate property managers' perceptions of the role of property to the organisation and the perceived role by business managers. The research also reveals that workplace use is expected to change in the near future with greater need for flexibility in design, contracts and employee behaviour.Research limitations/implicationsThe survey response was limited to a small number of senior property ...
The role of professional institutions and the transition from student membership to full professi... more The role of professional institutions and the transition from student membership to full professional membership among real estate and construction students in Australia is examined. Students’ perceptions of professional qualifications and institution membership is explored to show that graduates seek networking and career advancement opportunities over professional training and development opportunities. The expectation of many young practitioners is that they will work outside Australia during their career and this has significant implications for the future policy development of professional bodies. The paper provides a valuable insight into the aspirations of young professionals and goes some way to identifying the reasons for the low level of transition from student membership to full membership of the national and international professional bodies.
... The Authors. Simon Huston, University of Queensland Business School, The University of Queens... more ... The Authors. Simon Huston, University of Queensland Business School, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. Clive Warren, University of Queensland Business School, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. ...
ABSTRACT The ‘knowledge city’ (‘KC’) enriches regional development with institutional and environ... more ABSTRACT The ‘knowledge city’ (‘KC’) enriches regional development with institutional and environmental domains. Its competitors in the new-economy regeneration discourse include the ‘creative’, ‘green’, ‘intelligent’ and ‘smart’ cities. All suggest planning foresight but contention surrounds their philosophical underpinnings and specific recipes are disputed. Certainly, new-economy discourse condemns disconnected 'McMansions’ and advocates for integrated, precinct-orientated and community-focused property development. But, extra outlays increase costs and only make financial sense if KC projects are de-risked. Hence the need to look for some indication that KCs do actually inoculate against recession induced market risk. Here we investigate the KC resilience claim, noting conceptual ambiguity, statistical issues and spatial concerns. Our preliminary findings suggest that knowledge-city score, however imperfect, does confer some post-GFC economic resilience but no more than a burgeoning middle class.
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