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EH14 4AS
United Kingdom
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Dr. Michael Waters, Associate Professor in Real Estate based at the Dubai Campus. Launched the region’s first postgraduate taught MSc in Real Estate in 2009. Working in real estate academia for over 20 years with several top UK universities. Worked in private practice in London building a portfolio of strategic property advice for major UK housebuilders.
Michael completed his PhD research with Heriot Watt University covering an evaluation of property valuation in Dubai. His research focused on (1) valuation heuristics, exploring how valuers' cognitive development affects valuation problem solving (2) behavioural psychology in real estate, investigating the factors that influence real estate decision-making; (3) operation of property markets, especially exploring the market efficiency and data transparency.
His research explored a wide range of sustainability topics including energy efficiency impact on property pricing; EPC ratings impact on residential house prices and the principles of sustainable property investing and valuations.
Author, Professor; Chartered Surveyor (MRICS).
I have a wide range of experience in media engagement including radio, newspaper articles and podcasts. I can be consulted on topics relating to the Dubai real estate market.
🌎 A pioneer in real estate education in Dubai. Holds BSc, MSc and PhD degrees from the UK’s top universities and is a chartered surveyor (MRICS) and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
🏆 Published the first academic book on the Dubai real estate market “The Essential Guide to the Dubai Real Estate Market” (Routledge).
📰 Active with industry engagement and widely quoted in local media on topics related to Dubai real estate
🎥 Expert in Dubai real estate and popular podcast guest
Teach across a range of subject specialisations including:
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research output: Book/Report › Book
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Other chapter contribution
Research output: Thesis › Doctoral Thesis
Waters, M. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: National/international honour