From the Foreword by Dr Valmond Ghyoot, Emeritus Professor of Real Estate, University of South Africa:‘The valuation profession, the legal profession, property industry participants in general and students will welcome publication of this book. Investors, environmental groups and affected property owners will find essential information for use in their decision-making, development objections and claims. My hope is that [it] will provide answers where required a...

A new framework for understanding the underpinnings of real estate property value and the role it plays in the larger economyValue in a Changing Built Environment examines the professional foundations on which the valuation exercise and the valuation profession rest. Written by noted experts in the field, the book addresses the often limited understanding of the concept of property value by explaining the intrinsic linkages between economi...

Traditional studies of the property market have tended to focus solely on commercial and legal issues, but the growing importance of the issue of sustainability means that a different approach is needed.This new textbook provides an overview of property within a market context, examining the complex nature of property rights and issues related to both investors and occupiers. At the same time it assesses property from the perspective of financial, social and environment sustainabil...

Popular speaker, multimillionaire, and author of the all-time bestselling real-estate book Nothing Down, Robert G. Allen knows how to bring you financial success. With his seminars sweeping the nation, Allen is at the cutting edge of strategic wealth creation now more than ever. And in this completely revised edition of his classic bestseller Creating Wealth Allen gives you the basic principles that you need to stop thinking poor and start growing rich.

With more than 160 000 copies sold, From 0 to 130 Properties in 3.5 Years is Australia's highest selling real estate book -- ever!Scores of investors have used Steve McKnight's wealth building information to discover how to achieve their financial dreams. Now it's your turn.Using his incredible real-life account of how he bought 130 properties in 3.5 years, McKnight reveals how you can become financially free by using cash and cashflow positive property.Rev...

In this updated edition of his "utterly magnificent" social history, the Scottish parliamentarian examines the privatization of Scotland's common land ( Sunday Herald, UK).As an author, activist, and politician, Andy Wightman has made a career of fighting for Scottish land reform. In this provocative and influential book, Wightman offers a revealing analysis of how and why landowners got their hands on the millions of acres that were once held in common. He...

Cities are the world’s future. Today, more than half of the global population—3.7 billion people—are urban dwellers, and that number is expected to double by 2050. There is no question that cities are growing; the only debate is over how they will grow. Will we invest in the physical and social infrastructure necessary for livable, equitable, and sustainable cities? In the latest edition of State of the World, the flagship publication of the Worldwatch Institute, experts from arou...

Have you ever wanted to own a piece of the magic in Central Florida or wanted to invest in the growing hub that is Orlando but arent quite sure what a title company is or what a short sale is? Well, local ex-pat and property expert Garret Kennys new book Buying and Owning Property in Central Florida is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to buy property in this popular area. Written expressly for overseas buyers, Garretts book takes you through the entire buying process in Floridafrom...

Tired of working 9 to 5 for someone else, just to make ends meet?Looking for a path to financial freedom so that you can spend your time doing what you want to do?For many savvy Australians, property investing has lead to exactly that. They have found an investing method suited to their own circumstances and turns a property dream into an income stream – and, in some cases, an early retirement!So how can you escape...

Shaping Places explains how towns and cities can turn real estate development to their advantage to create the kind of places where people want to live, work, relax and invest. It contends that the production of quality places which enhance economic prosperity, social cohesion and environmental sustainability require a transformation of market outcomes. The core of the book explores why this is essential, and how it can be delivered, by linking a clear vision for the future with t...

This practical, real-world guide gives investors all the tools they need to make wise decisions when weighing the value and potential of investment properties. Written for old pros as well as novice investors, this friendly, straightforward guide walks readers step by step through every stage of property analysis. Whether you're buying or selling, investing in big commercial properties or single-family rentals, you'll find expert guidance and handy resources on every aspect of real estate ...

Want to know how you can make more money with a rental property?This book will give you a great introduction to the lucrative real estate investment market of student housing. There is much more to becoming a successful rental property landlord than buying a house near a college and sticking a for rent sign in the yard. You can reach your real estate investment goals such as financial freedom, owning your own business, and leaving the 9 to 5 work week behind through college housing...