This paper examines the nature of property advice in fragmented local property investment markets using, as an exemplar, the retail sector in The Potteries conurbation. The views of major actors within the process, obtained from in‐depth interviews, are discussed and placed in context...

Considers the increasing use of GIS (geographic information systems) as a part of mainstream IT, particularly in the field of commercial property. Presents a case study implementation of a GIS in chartered surveyors′ offices. Concludes that uptake of GIS depends on the sophistication of...