Property research in the real world: practical applications has been designed to focus on applying research approaches to property, covering property data sources and definitions, applied exercises and where property research fits into different organisations and processes.
The course has a global scope, exploring investment and finance considerations relating to property.
What will I be studying?
The course is divided into three "modules", delivered by leading industry and academic experts over two days.
What is property research?
- An outline of property research
- Practical research methods
- Where property research is applied and for whom
- Framing research questions in a property context
- The research and investment process
Applied research methods
- Key metrics and variables
- Property data sources
- Global differences in data and definitions
- Indentifying key trends and market drivers
- Introduction to valuation methods
Property investment and strategy
- The global property market
- The strategy and research process: building a portfolio by country, sector, vehicle and capital structure
- Benchmarking property performance
At the end of the course you will participate in a practical team exercise. You will be using applied research methods to create a market strategy with the guidance of an industry team leader.
A certificate of attendance will be given to participants who complete the course.
Key learning outcomes
- Understand the role of property research
- Learn how to frame research questions
- Understand the key metrics, variables and data sources
- Learn how to identify key trends and market drivers
- Understand the research considerations in creating a strategy
Entry and attendance requirements
The course is suitable for anyone with a strong interest in property research.
All teaching will be in English, so you must feel confident that you are able to follow lectures and classes and take part in discussions in English.
Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is the Institute of Continuing Education's secure online resource space.
You will be able to download reading materials and find links to relevant external resources as well as keeping in touch with your fellow delegates.
Venue
The course will take place at Madingley Hall, the Headquarters of The Institute of Continuing Education. The course fee includes accommodation for one night (4 December), all meals within the course dates, and all teaching materials. There is an option for additional accommodation the night before on a B&B basis only, at a further cost of £70, however, please note that this option has limited numbers therefore we are unable to guarantee full availability. Kindly note that the course fee does not include any travel costs to and from the conference venue.
