Purpose – This paper aims to review major changes on real estate markets in Europe and to analyse the impacts of such changes. Design/methodology/approach – The paper provides an overview of the various equity real estate investment vehicles available to investors, with particular focus on...

Purpose – This paper aims to re‐examine the portfolio risk/return performance of “conventional” sector/regional classifications with one based on socio‐economic criteria. Design/methodology/approach – Applying the mean absolute deviation (MAD) portfolio optimisation method, this...

Purpose –Aims to explain the rationale for producing an issue on the topic of real estate investing and how these articles fit together. Design/methodology/approach - Essay format. Findings - Real estate is probably the largest category of assets for investors and the works in this issue will...

Purpose – Aims to explain the rationale for producing an issue on the topic of real estate investing and how these articles fit together. Design/methodology/approach – Essay format. Findings – Real estate is probably the largest category of assets for investors and the works in this issue...

Purpose – There is a clear tendency towards more business‐like approaches in the housing sectors in many European countries. The paper attempts to identify these approaches and related techniques with Dutch institutional real estate investors. Design/methodology/approach – It has been...

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to develop a conceptual framework that can be used to identify capabilities needed in the management of infrastructure assets.Design/methodology/approach - This paper utilises a qualitative approach to analyse secondary data in order to develop a conceptual...

This study examines the influence of corporate real estate (CRE) on shareholder value using two value‐based measures: economic value added (EVA) and market value added (MVA). We find that CRE has impacted negatively on non‐real estate firms' EVA and MVA in the period 1997‐2001. This...

Purpose –Aims to test to determine whether the selection of the historical return time interval (monthly, quarterly, semiannual, or annual) used for calculating real estate investment trust (REIT) returns has a significant effect on optimal portfolio allocations Design/methodology/approach -...

Purpose – This research paper aims to review the development of corporate real estate asset management (CREAM) in New Zealand since 1992. Design/methodology/approach – The first research into CREAM in New Zealand was carried out by Wei Kium Teoh. Lincoln University staff and post graduate...

Purpose – The purpose of this research is to investigate the strength of the link between overall business strategy and supporting property strategies in New Zealand organizations. Design/methodology/approach – Most organizations develop strategic business plans as a foundation and focus for...