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Abstract

Introduction – This dissertation examined real estate professionals' investment strategies and portfolio management practices during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The research aims to identify effective strategies, determine the reasoning behind property demand and the market dynamics behind it, and provide valuable insights and perspectives on real estate portfolios amid economic uncertainty. Valuable perspectives being examined offer indispensable guidance for future decision-making, in conjunction with providing vital contributions to both academic and professional discourse.

Methods – The methodology consisted of an extensive review encompassing relevant literature pertaining to the research statement. Coupled with a qualitative semi-structured survey with 16 real estate professionals, primary data was collected and analysed through various contemporary topics surrounding investment strategies & portfolio management during and post-COVID-19.

Results – COVID-19 notably influenced real estate investment strategies, with a perceivable shift towards more stable sectors and a cautious approach when tackling market risks. This was identified by all participants with change occurring in every aspect of the real estate market with changes in investment focus, property values, rental yields, and occupancy levels, along with evolving trends in transaction volumes and new construction rates.

Discussion – The impact of COVID-19 showed a strong preference for rental properties, and how macroeconomic indicators played a vital role in real estate professionals’ decision-making. Additionally, noting the studies key strength of providing in-depth analysis of insights from real estate professionals, together with the limitation of not utilising a mixed-methods approach with potential biases being susceptible to the subjectivity of the results.

Conclusions – Consequently, the present study demonstrated a shift in investment strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic towards more resilient sectors as aforementioned all of which are driven by specific economic factors. Future research should delve deeper into how artificial intelligence, blockchain, and risk management frameworks can be integrated into portfolios to allow for enhanced validity towards investment strategies and portfolio management in times of uncertainty.

Course: Real Estate Manaqement - MSc - P272FTC

Date Deposited: 2025-01-16

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