A guide to the future of real estate education |
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Citation: Higgins D (2026) A guide to the future of real estate education, London: Property Research Trust.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52915//TEAE6827 Keywords: Real estate education, early career competencies, lifelong professional development, real estate megatrends. |
Summary:
Real estate is an important asset class that shapes communities and attracts considerable capital. It requires a highly skilled knowledge workforce dedicated to its successful operation and value creation. The profession is at a crossroads with an ageing workforce, a business environment which is being transformed with new technology, and a shortfall in the next generation of talented professionals. Grounded in an analysis of both present and emerging challenges, this report offers a forward-looking roadmap for real estate education, with specific evaluations of the further education and professional development sectors. This research is based on a survey of early-career real estate professionals and semi-structured interviews with leading industry and academic experts. |
Authors
Dr David Higgins is a leading real estate researcher. Drawing on extensive industry experience and academic expertise, David is a freelance academic and adviser to leading universities, governments and real estate organisations. His work encompasses applied industry research, executive education, university lecturing and programme design.
He brings a global perspective to real estate, with a professional background spanning the UK, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore and China. As a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS) and a member of the Society of Property Researchers, he combines deep professional credentials with a robust global network of industry connections.
He brings a global perspective to real estate, with a professional background spanning the UK, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore and China. As a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS) and a member of the Society of Property Researchers, he combines deep professional credentials with a robust global network of industry connections.