Property and valuation

The Property and Valuation team carries out applied research with an industry focus on the development, measurement and performance of real estate assets.

The team's research is industry driven with practical implications for improving the performance or value of all real estate asset classes. It aims to provide insights across the areas of valuation, investment, funds management, property development, asset management, property law and urban planning.

Research themes

Measurement and Performance of Real Estate

  • Repeat Sales Housing Index
  • Impact of Stigma on Property Value
  • Extreme Financial Risk (inc Black Swan Theory)
  • Portfolio optimisation/Asset allocation

Managed Funds

  • Superannuation Funds: Investment Strategies and Property Allocation
  • Impact of Debt on Property Fund Performance
  • Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

Property law and urban planning

  • Built environment law
  • Land use planning
  • Heritage 
  • Strata title
  • Environmental and planning impacts on housing

Airport Development and Management

Researchers

Staff

Associate Professor David Higgins
Dr Judith Callanan
Dr Rebecca Leshinsky
Dr Hyemi Hwang
Dr Woon-Weng Wong
Dr Wejendra Reddy
Dr Dulani Halvitigala
Mr John Garimort
Mr Callum Logan
Mr Neville Hurst
Dr Peng Wong
Dr Kwabena Mintah

HDR Candidates

Dr Kwabena Mintah
Ben Robinson
Hera Antoniades
Andrew Scott
Kingsley Baako
Effah Amponsah
Gideon Otchere

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.