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Journal of African Real Estate Research

University of Cape Town Libraries · South Africa · Est. 2008

eISSN2304-8395
DOAJOpen Access

Aims & Scope

JARER aims to advance understanding of African real estate markets, including their structure, operations, and reform efforts. The journal explores diverse components of the built environment, including planning, funding, development, construction, management, ownership, and occupation. JARER highlights the significance of real estate markets in Africa in areas such as: Real Estate Investment Trusts Property and Economic Development Transformation in the Real Estate Sector Affordable Housing Provision Real Estate Legislation and Policy PropTech and Real Estate Technology Equitable Land Management Innovation in Property Development Urban and National Economic Growth Property Market Maturity Market Studies Financial Sector Development Sustainable Real Estate Development and Management The journal provides a platform for: Research papers based on completed studies Notes on ongoing or proposed research projects Book reviews Letters commenting on previously published works or other relevant matters JARER also fosters discourse between researchers and informs African governments and policymakers of the latest developments in real estate research. The journal welcomes papers with strong policy emphasis, including analyses of existing policies or proposals for new ones. Submissions focusing on local, national, regional, or comparative international perspectives are encouraged.

General Information

Country / RegionSouth Africa
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2008
Frequencybiannually
StatusActive
Total Publications
Publisher OrgUniversity of Cape Town
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

9/11 · 82%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
University of Cape Town Libraries
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2304-8395
Indexed in a trusted database?
DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Double anonymous peer review
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
Primary language documented?
English

A twelfth criterion — whether APC fees are clearly disclosed — is not scored here; it is left out of the total rather than counted as a failure. Publication charges appear in the metrics card above.

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Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Housing Market and EconomicsUrban and Rural Development ChallengesFacilities and Workplace ManagementLand Rights and ReformsSustainable Building Design and AssessmentPublic-Private Partnership ProjectsConstruction Project Management and PerformanceDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesUrban Planning and ValuationEducational Robotics and Engineering

Frequently asked questions about Journal of African Real Estate Research

Is Journal of African Real Estate Research a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Journal of African Real Estate Research: it is indexed in DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Journal of African Real Estate Research?

Journal of African Real Estate Research is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.

Is Journal of African Real Estate Research indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Journal of African Real Estate Research is indexed in DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Journal of African Real Estate Research?

JARER aims to advance understanding of African real estate markets, including their structure, operations, and reform efforts. The journal explores diverse components of the built environment, including planning, funding, development, construction, management, ownership, and occupation. JARER highlights the significance of real estate markets in Africa in areas such as: Real Estate Investment Trusts Property and Economic Development Transformation in the Real Estate Sector Affordable Housing Provision Real Estate Legislation and Policy PropTech and Real Estate Technology Equitable Land Managem

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