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035 _a(Sirsi) u126464
100 _aSnow, J.
245 _aFrom scapegoat to hero
260 _c2004
490 _aEstates Gazette
_v(0422) 29 May 2004, 130-131(2)
520 _aTraces the evolution of property research departments within leading firms of chartered surveyors over the last 30 years. Notes changing attitudes towards investment in research activities highlighting the marketing and public relation benefits through producing regular market commentaries and review. Firms such as FPDSavills and Knight Frank have adopted a profit-centred approach with an internal market for research services charged out at cost together with charging fees for external customers. Whilst database maintenance, market commentary and sector publications are still research outputs, value-adding analysis, forecasting and consulting activities are seen as important components of research activities.
590 _aABS
590 _aABS
650 _aMARKET RESEARCH
650 _aSTATISTICS
650 _aMARKET DATA
650 _aFORECASTING
690 _aBusiness and management
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