"An existing model of the commercial property development process was applied to a mixed-use site. The case studied was the redevelopment of 7.7 hectares of previously developed land in central Edinburgh, containing nine listed buildings. 158,000 square metres of accommodation are planned, 65%...

A development competition is a sale by tender of publicly owned land with development potential where the bidders are asked also to submit design proposals. A competition must provide a market to secure best value in the sale of a land asset; this also enables the vendor to select from the...

The character of the valuation services offered and their use by clients directly affects the pricing of property assets and the conduct of property markets. More widely, valuation services can affect personal and company finance, banking and investment, investment from overseas the development...

The built form of a city is a legacy of past property development, yet the processes that lead to particular developments in time and space are complex and the stakeholders numerous. The paper briefly reviews major themes in the literature and argues that a multi-disciplinary approach can add to...

Risk is an ever-present aspect of business, and risk taking is necessary for financial success and economic progress. To be successful, a business must consciously manage risk, accepting appropriate and well-judged risks and rejecting others. Rational decision makers should identify the sources...