Journal of Property Investment and Finance

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Property Investment & Finance welcomes papers relating to ALL property types that contribute to investment.

This would include all commercial and residential income producing properties in a multi asset portfolio; the valuation of all property types; the analysis of property markets and the impact of sustainability initiatives.

The aim of the journal is to inform and encourage debate internationally between academics and practising professionals in all aspects of real estate research and practice.

JPIF seeks to publish well-written, readable articles of intellectual rigour with a theoretical and practical relevance to the real estate profession; address subjects of major interest and practical importance to the real estate professions; improve property appraisal, finance and investment skills by promoting awareness of new theories, applications and related concepts and their implications for market conditions; assist the property professional in keeping up-to-date with developments in real estate law, internet sites and recent publications; and provide a cumulative source of reference material.

JPIF publishes papers on practice and methods in the UK, continental Western Europe, emerging markets of Eastern Europe, China, Australasia, Africa and the USA, in the following areas: • Academic papers on the latest research, thinking and developments • Education briefings - articles aimed at students and practitioners on property investment • Practice briefings - a forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences JPIF DOES NOT PUBLISH PAPERS RELATING TO HOUSING POLICY, AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY, GENERAL (NON-PROPERTY) INVESTMENTS OR ANYTHING THAT IS NOT RELATED TO REAL ESTATE.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11086

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	302

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.524

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	44

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Business, Management and Accounting and Economics, Econometrics and Finance, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Real estate appraisal: a review of valuation methods

  Citation: 279

  Authors: Elli, Vassilis, Thomas, Nick

• Retrofitting commercial office buildings for sustainability: tenants' perspectives

  Citation: 99

  Authors: Evonne, Laurie

• Blockchain technology in commercial real estate transactions

  Citation: 96

  Authors: Hugo Pieter, Raymond

• The uncertainty of valuation

  Citation: 93

  Authors: Nick, Laura

• Lessons from the private finance initiative in the UK

  Citation: 89

  Authors: Timothy, Gaye, Alan

• The sustainability of urban renewal projects: a model for economic multi-criteria analysis

  Citation: 83

  Authors: Antonio, Francesco

• Barriers and drivers to green buildings in Australia and New Zealand

  Citation: 82

  Authors: Sandy

• Factors influencing hotel investment decision making

  Citation: 78

  Authors: Graeme, Ross

• The influence of clients on valuations

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Deborah, Edward

• Valuation accuracy, variation and bias in the context of standards and expectations

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Neil

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