FEATURED AUTHOR
Simon Huston
I manage the MSc RE program at the Royal Agricultural University where I teach real estate, investment and market analysis. I have taught business, economics and accounting, including at The University of Queensland. Previously, I worked as a commercial analyst, accountant, auditor and military medic. Today, I research the interplay between strategy, policy, finance and the built and natural environment to help shape sustainable futures
Biography
• Senior Lecturer and MSc Real Estate Program manger at Royal Agricultural University• 19 refereed journal articles, 3 books, 7 book chapters, 32 conference presentations.
• Peer reviewed 70+ journal articles, including Property Management (57) and Sustainability (9)
Education
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PhD University of Queensland (Built Environment Design) 2010
CPA Certified Public Accountant, Australia 2009
Areas of Research / Professional Expertise
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• Foresight and strategy
• Urban conservation or development
• Project management and finance
• Feasibility analysis and valuation
• Infrastructure investment
• Foreign investment, taxation, money laundering, capital inflows
• Regional development innovation and market analysis
• Land rights and contention
• Place-making, dwelling, rootedness and emotional attachment
• Civilisation and cities in antiquity
Personal Interests
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Investment, sustainable development, economic geography, Byzantine/classical history, culture, swimming, jogging, hiking and skiing.