REAL ESTATE ECONOMICS AND FINANCIAL BUBBLES
COURSEWORK ASSIGNMENT BRIEF:
The assessment for this module will consist of two elements: 1. an essay (60%)
2. four on-line case study discussions (40%)
Choose one topic from the list below.
Select a country / a segment of its property market and evaluate at which stage of the property market cycle your chosen market it is located now. Advise what would be the most appropriate investing strategy for this market.
Note: empirical data MUST be used to support your arguments, simply describing a few theories covered in class will not be enough.
Find a suitable investment property listed for sale on any of the property portals (UK or abroad). Using financial analysis and investment appraisal techniques, justify why this could be a profitable investment.
How likely is a housing price bubble to occur in the UK in the near future? Justify your point.
Is 2022 a good time for property investment in the UK? Discuss and justify your point using empirical data.
