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An Analysis of the Level of Maturity in South-East Asian Property Markets

Author/s: Henry Chin, Peter Dent

Date Published: 1/01/2005

Published in: Volume 11 - 2005 Issue 4 (pages 355 - 372)

Abstract

Previous literature has argued that mature markets should have the ability to accommodate a full range of use and investment objectives, with the provision of a sophisticated property profession and its associated institutions and networks. As a consequence, maturity level can be seen to influence office investment activities. South-East Asian cities present an interesting array of property markets at various stages of evolution. Where each city is now and where it is heading is the result of a complex mix of underlying factors. This paper attempts to apply the methodology which has been developed in the European context to the South-East Asian market.

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Keywords

Case Study - Emergent Markets - Mature Markets - Maturity - South-East Asia

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