Studying Property helps you develop a range of skills with wide applicability, including communication and personal relations, conceptualisation of theoretical and practical knowledge, data and information analysis, marketing, numeracy and research.

A strong relationship with the property profession ensures the ongoing relevance of the Bachelor of Property degree. Through features of the Industry Liaison Programme (such as the Board of Advisers, buddy programmes, industry dinners, careers evenings and professional liaison) you will gain practical, real-world advice and experience.

The Department of Property draws on international expertise for its teaching and maintains strong industry links to prepare you for an exciting and challenging career in any branch of the property profession in New Zealand or abroad.

As a doctoral student in Property, you'll join a thriving research community. The department offers specialist supervision by highly qualified and internationally recognised academics. We are involved in a wide variety of research activities related to all aspects of property and are engaged in research projects funded by government agencies and the private sector.
The PhD in Property is an interdisciplinary programme traversing a range of fields including property valuation and development, marketing, management, economics and finance.
We welcome research proposals in a variety of topics covering our key research specialisations in commercial and residential property markets and urban land use policies.