Studies on the Real Estate Market and Property Management in the Post-pandemic Era

Dear Colleagues,

Housing is an essential commodity for any society and contributes directly to personal well-being, safety, physical and mental health, and community-building. Housing affordability also plays a critical role in personal and national economic development. Housing affordability research is vital to providing informed decisions for households, investors, developers, and governments in the management of scarce land resources, and to balancing the demand and supply of housing through various planning, financial, and policy mechanisms. The Covid-19 pandemic has not only changed people’s daily living habits but also altered people’s perception of the real estate market and property management. Some households have moved away from central areas and pursue quality living environments. Safety and smart buildings with technology have become essential elements of housing demand.

The goal of this Special Issue is to understand the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on housing demand and affordability. The issue proposes property management measures and strategies that provide a healthy and safe built environment for households. Smart buildings and technology applied in property management will also be explored. The Special Issue also studies the issues of planning, property development and construction, housing policy, and finance that address the sustainability of the living environment for human beings. Hence, the scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:

• Buildings
• Property management
• Property market
• Rent
• Housing finance
• Housing policy
• Planning and development
• Affordability
• Technology and construction
• Sustainability

Dr. Janet Ge
Dr. Song Shi
Guest Editors

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