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Athens 2005

The following presentations were given during the professional programme of the 56th FIABCI world congress in Athens, (Greece) in June 2005. Please click on the icons to view, download or print the pdf files.
 

Affordable Housing and the City

We have seen house prices rise radically over the last few years. Housing is often the cornerstone of superannuation and self-funded retirement. How can housing stay within the reach of the next generation ? The following presentations made by Philip Webb, Tim Wilkins and Jose-Maria Espi address these issues.

 

Demographics and the City

What will be the impact of aging populations on cities and building typology? The following presentations made by David Poole and Michael Anikeeff resume the issues addressed.
 

Construction and the Environment

How will rising demand for housing and commercial property be met by developers and politicians, without harming the environment? Whilst construction is necessary, it must respect natural and urban environments. What energy-efficient and non-polluting construction materials will developers need to use to ensure that future buildings are in harmony with their environments? The following two presentations address these issues.

 

Alternative Funds for the Real Estate Industry 
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Regulation of Estate Agents

Minimum Qualifications and Good Practice Codes. A subject close to home for many brokers. Peter Bolton King gives his opinions about ways to improve the situaion in the UK and Tian Sui Goh presents an overview of the situation in Malaysia.
 

Global Retail Shopping Trends

Big Box or Boutique. Nancy Wiggins (USA) led this forum and speakers from the three continents, Chiang Kok Teo (Malaysia), John Glassett (Europe) and Nancy herself presented the situation in their various markets.
 

Property Valuation

The effect on property valuations in company balance sheets following the adoption of the International Financial Reporting Standards. Eugen Otto (Austria) led this forum and three speakers, Elvin Fernandez (Malaysia), Gerrit Leopoldsberger (Germany) and Nicholas Chatzitsolis (Greece), whose presentations are below.