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1. Chapman, Susannah Marie. When rights are rights to give: farmer seed governance and emerging intellectual property law in the Gambia.
▼ In light of ongoing efforts to internationalize intellectual property law for crop varieties, there is a need to understand how farmers think about rights in seeds. Based on almost two years of archival and ethnographic research in The Gambia, I explore how farmers advance claims to seeds, how they understand varietal innovation, and how they carry out seed transactions. I argue that not unlike the model of personhood and labor advanced by intellectual property, the ways in which Gambian farmers understand the process of varietal innovation and the value of varietal exchange comes to bear on how they discuss rights to crop germplasm. Yet where intellectual property establishes a private right to exclude, farmers discussed rights to seeds as rights to give. Rights to give were both personal rights that returned reward to the giver, but they also were ways to build and meet relational obligations with others. The ways that farmers discuss claims to seed thus meanders the interstices of both individual and collective property. Drawing on data collected through life history interviews, participant observation, and a "seed network analysis" I examine the history and transformation of productive and symbolic practices that have come to pattern current practices of varietal innovation, exchange and access. I argue that the widespread adoption of Islam and the rise of gendered production practices have come to influence how farmers exchange seed and how they locate meaning in those exchanges. Finally, I use both ethnographic and archival data to explore the relationship between the history of colonial germplasm collections and historic claims about global seed commons, particularly as these exchanges played out between farmers and colonial administrators in The Gambia. I argue that the differential recognition afforded to contributions of germplasm from Gambians and those from Europeans within the colonial Department of Agriculture helped produce very specific types of knowledge about farmers and "experts" and "free" and "unfree" gifts. This differential treatment framed early germplasm exchanges in a way that privileged European notions of reciprocity. Advisors/Committee Members: Virginia Nazarea.
Chapman, Susannah Marie. "When rights are rights to give: farmer seed governance and emerging intellectual property law in the Gambia." 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Georgia. Accessed April 24, 2019. http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/chapman_susannah_m_201408_phd.
Chapman, Susannah Marie. "When rights are rights to give: farmer seed governance and emerging intellectual property law in the Gambia." 2014. Web. 24 Apr 2019.
Chapman SM. When rights are rights to give: farmer seed governance and emerging intellectual property law in the Gambia. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Georgia; 2014. [cited 2019 Apr 24]. Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/chapman_susannah_m_201408_phd.
2. Gjesdahl, Jacob E. Improved viewshed modelling for estimating effects of neighboring land uses on property values.
▼ The effect of land uses on neighboring property values is of critical interest to urban planners, developers, and citizens. Property values are in part defined by built structure and lot characteristics, locational attributes (e.g., proximity to amenities and disamenities), and other features such as views from a property. The effects of these attributes can be estimated using the hedonic property valuation method. While many of these attributes are easily quantified, views are less tangible. This study attempts to develop a viewshed estimation technique that takes into account the limbing up of trees, a major limitation of viewshed estimates to date. The limbing up effect was estimated using a conditional statement on three viewsheds: ground elevation only, ground elevation plus 8 feet where there are trees, and the elevation of vegetation (LIDAR). The viewsheds areas were intersected with their land use zone (residential, institutional, agricultural, etc) as well as their land use category (pavement, building, short, or tall vegetation) and perspective was controlled for. The viewshed estimates were evaluated within econometric models, yielding some interesting results, including that increased visibility of houses and pavement reduced property values, short vegetation had a positive effect, and views of trees themselves had no significant effect. While the techniques used in this study have great potential, they were limited in their current application due to computing power. Further investigations may help overcome some of the constraints within this study and explore variations on this technique in order to generate robust viewshed estimates. Advisors/Committee Members: Rosenberger, Randall (advisor), Kline, Jeff (committee member).
Gjesdahl, Jacob E. "Improved viewshed modelling for estimating effects of neighboring land uses on property values." 2014. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed April 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/50534.
Gjesdahl, Jacob E. "Improved viewshed modelling for estimating effects of neighboring land uses on property values." 2014. Web. 24 Apr 2019.
Gjesdahl JE. Improved viewshed modelling for estimating effects of neighboring land uses on property values. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 2014. [cited 2019 Apr 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/50534.
3. Zhang, Zhongyue. Numerical study of the optical properties of silver nanostructures with different topologic shapes.
▼ The collaborative oscillation of electrons in noble metal nanostructures results in a surface plasmon resonance that makes them useful for various applications including chemical and biological sensors, plasmonic waveguides, and enhanced spectroscopy. In this dissertation, we study the morphology dependent properties of the surface plasmon resonance, and the discrete dipole approximation method is used to investigate the optical properties of Ag nanostructures with different topologic shapes, such as the cylindrical nanorods, needle-shaped nanorods, period-shaped nanorods, L-shaped nanorods, Y-shaped nanorods, parallel-nanorod structures, U-shaped nanostructures, and the helical nanostructures. For the cylindrical nanorods, the extinction spectra depend on both the aspect ratio (length/diameter) and the diameter. For short nanorods, the longitudinal mode plasmon peaks red shift linearly with aspect ratio. For larger aspect ratios, multipolar plasmon peaks appear in the extinction spectra which also red shift linearly with aspect ratio. Comparing to nanorods with a simple shape (cylinder and needle), irregular nanorods shows many distinct plasmon resonances over a large spectra range. More hot spots are observed for the nanorods with more defects. These results show that defects or imperfections in Ag nanorod structures could drastically change the optical properties, generate extra hot spots for surface enhanced spectroscopy, and have different enhanced field distribution for future plasmonics applications. A U-shaped nanostructure has more hot spots than a parallel-nanorod structure; and at the longitudinal mode incidence, the electric field enhancements are much larger than those of the parallel-nanorod structure. These results could be used to engineer U-shaped nanostructures for specific plasmon applications. Helical nanostructures are another good structure to tune the plasmon peak and arrange the electric field distribution. The plasmon peak and the electric field distribution can be tuned not only by the structural parameters but also by the polarizations of the incident light, especially the circular polarizations. In addition, the origins of the plasmon modes are also investigated. The transverse modes are due to the electron oscillations perpendicular to the cross sections and the longitudinal plasmon peaks are due to the charge oscillations along the arc length of the helix and are mainly determined by the effective dipole length. Advisors/Committee Members: Yiping Zhao.
Zhang, Zhongyue. "Numerical study of the optical properties of silver nanostructures with different topologic shapes." 2009. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Georgia. Accessed April 24, 2019. http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/zhang_zhongyue_200905_phd.
Zhang, Zhongyue. "Numerical study of the optical properties of silver nanostructures with different topologic shapes." 2009. Web. 24 Apr 2019.
Zhang Z. Numerical study of the optical properties of silver nanostructures with different topologic shapes. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Georgia; 2009. [cited 2019 Apr 24]. Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/zhang_zhongyue_200905_phd.
4. Adams, Heather Cooper. A balanced reality for aesthetic properties.
▼ This thesis offers an explication of Jerrold Levinson's arguments for the realism of aesthetic properties, insofar as he claims that some are real as response-dependent properties, and others are real as non-response-dependent properties. A range of objections are considered before finally concluding that Levinson's position fares no better than the anti-realist's version of aesthetic properties as dispositions. Advisors/Committee Members: Rene Jagnow.
Adams, Heather Cooper. "A balanced reality for aesthetic properties." 2011. Masters Thesis, University of Georgia. Accessed April 24, 2019. http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/adams_heather_c_201112_ma.
Adams, Heather Cooper. "A balanced reality for aesthetic properties." 2011. Web. 24 Apr 2019.
Adams HC. A balanced reality for aesthetic properties. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Georgia; 2011. [cited 2019 Apr 24]. Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/adams_heather_c_201112_ma.
5. Cushing, Tamara L. A comparison of the relative reduction in land expectation value due to taxation of private forest land in the United States.
▼ Forestland owners in the United States are taxed at the local, state and federal level. Depending on the state, landowners may be subject to property, severance, yield, and income taxes or some combination. The impact of these various taxes on landowners has been examined many times, but previous studies have focused primarily on only a specific tax concern. The objective of this study is to examine the cumulative effects of each and all of these taxes as they are imposed by the various government entities. We calculate an estimated land expectation value (LEV) for a typical management regime in 22 states using state specific price and output data. An LEV is calculated before taxes as a base case and after each layer of tax is imposed. We then compare the states based on the relative reduction in LEV resulting from an additional layer of tax. Cash flows are also analyzed to determine the effect of a change in any of the input variables. The burden on corporate and institutional landowners was also examined. The results allow for a ranking of states by the total tax burden incurred by landowners. The total relative reduction in land expectation value after all taxes ranged from 19 to 51% for individual landowners. For corporate landowners, the reduction ranged from 41 to 80%. Discount rate and reforestation expense had the largest impact on land expectation value. Advisors/Committee Members: David Newman.
Cushing, Tamara L. "A comparison of the relative reduction in land expectation value due to taxation of private forest land in the United States." 2006. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Georgia. Accessed April 24, 2019. http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/cushing_tamara_l_200612_phd.
Cushing, Tamara L. "A comparison of the relative reduction in land expectation value due to taxation of private forest land in the United States." 2006. Web. 24 Apr 2019.
Cushing TL. A comparison of the relative reduction in land expectation value due to taxation of private forest land in the United States. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Georgia; 2006. [cited 2019 Apr 24]. Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/cushing_tamara_l_200612_phd.
6. Lin, Yu-Sheng. Effect of the electronic property of the substrate on the growth behavior of adatoms.
▼ Electronic patterns found on Pb quantum islands can serve as a template to grow nanoclusters spontaneously. Nanoclusters of different materials display various growth behaviors. Compared to Pb adatoms, Ag nanoclusters can be fabricated in a perfectly ordered form. In the work, using density-functional theory, we demonstrate that how the interaction between adatom and substrate affects the atomic motion on the Pb quantum islands of electronic origin. Advisors/Committee Members: Feng-Chuan Chuang (chair), Ya-Ping Chiu (committee member), Yi-Chun Chen (chair).
Lin, Yu-Sheng. "Effect of the electronic property of the substrate on the growth behavior of adatoms." 2009. Thesis, NSYSU. Accessed April 24, 2019. http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0827109-135803.
Lin, Yu-Sheng. "Effect of the electronic property of the substrate on the growth behavior of adatoms." 2009. Web. 24 Apr 2019.
Lin Y. Effect of the electronic property of the substrate on the growth behavior of adatoms. [Internet] [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2009. [cited 2019 Apr 24]. Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0827109-135803.
7. Dahmash, Firas Naim. An examination of the value relevance and bias in the accounting treatment of intangible assets in Australia and the US over the period 1994-2003 using the Feltham and Ohlson (1995) framework.
[Truncated abstract] The primary aim of this study was to examine, and compare, the value relevance and any bias associated with the reporting of intangible assets in Australia and the US over the ten-year period 1994 to 2003. The study adopts a disaggregated form of the Feltham and Ohlson (1995) valuation model and associated linear information models (LIMs) to allow goodwill and identifiable intangible assets to be separately examined using unbalanced panel regression analysis. The results for the Australian sample suggest that the adaptation of the Feltham and Ohlson (1995) valuation model used in this study is particularly useful in examining Australian equity securities. For example, the pooled sample analysis results in an adjusted R2 of 71%, which is consistent with similar US studies by Ahmed, Morton and Schaefer (2000) and Amir, Kirscenheiter and Willard (1997). Further, the results from the disaggregated Feltham and Ohlson (1995) valuation models suggest that the information presented with respect to intangible assets (both goodwill and identifiable intangible assets) under Australian GAAP is value relevant. However, the results from the valuation models also suggest that (for the average Australian company) the market believes goodwill is reported conservatively and identifiable intangible assets aggressively. ... As noted earlier, the increasing importance of intangible assets in the 'new-economy' suggests that (wherever possible having regard to the measurement difficulties) all intangible assets should be recognised in financial statements to maximise the value relevance of those statements. It should be noted, however, that there was some evidence to suggest that certain Australian companies (that is, those not consistently reporting positive abnormal operating earnings) might be reporting goodwill and/or identifiable intangible assets aggressively and this is an area that standard setters might need to carefully consider in future. I trust that the findings presented in this study will prove helpful to both researchers and those involved with formulating international accounting standards in this particularly difficult area of intangible assets. I also hope the results will help to allay any fears regulators (and others) might have that providing managers with accounting discretion will (necessarily) lead to biased reporting practices; based on the findings of this study for the majority of Australian and US companies, any such fears appear unwarranted.
Dahmash, Firas Naim. "An examination of the value relevance and bias in the accounting treatment of intangible assets in Australia and the US over the period 1994-2003 using the Feltham and Ohlson (1995) framework." 2007. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Western Australia. Accessed April 24, 2019. http://repository.uwa.edu.au:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=9069&local_base=GEN01-INS01.
Dahmash, Firas Naim. "An examination of the value relevance and bias in the accounting treatment of intangible assets in Australia and the US over the period 1994-2003 using the Feltham and Ohlson (1995) framework." 2007. Web. 24 Apr 2019.
Dahmash FN. An examination of the value relevance and bias in the accounting treatment of intangible assets in Australia and the US over the period 1994-2003 using the Feltham and Ohlson (1995) framework. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Western Australia; 2007. [cited 2019 Apr 24]. Available from: http://repository.uwa.edu.au:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=9069&local_base=GEN01-INS01.
8. O'Connell, Ian Joseph. Towards the design of spatial decision support for stakeholder-driven collaborative land valuation in non-urban areas.
▼ This thesis explores the design of a stakeholder-driven collaborative spatial decision support system (CSDSS) to facilitate relative and absolute valuation of the worth of relatively large areas of land for activities traditionally difficult to quantify in monetary terms. A possible solution is offered by taking advantage of the development of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) towards Spatial Decision Support Systems (SDSS), and subsequently to Collaborative Spatial Decision Support Systems (CSDSS). It reports on the development of a methodology to aid in the valuing of land use activities difficult to quantify. The thesis explores an alternative to planner-driven land valuation, placing the valuation responsibility instead on stakeholders. Three experiments are carried out. The first employs tourism experts as subjects. They conduct a gestalt based land valuation on a topographic map of the area surrounding Penticton, British Columbia. A second experiment examines the same area, but with a larger sample of subjects. The final experiment explores system developments with stakeholders from Galiano Island, BC. The thesis justifies and explains its use of a gestalt methodology. It introduces different types of decision support information products that can be derived to facilitate consensus building. It summarises experience gained when evaluating the proposed methodological procedure using the three experiments. It concludes that computing technology has advanced to make it reasonably straight-forward to collect information about individual stakeholders' land valuations, and that the resultant information can be packaged effectively in a collaborative spatial decision support system (CSDSS) to facilitate consensus building. Advisors/Committee Members: Keller, C. Peter (supervisor).
O'Connell, Ian Joseph. "Towards the design of spatial decision support for stakeholder-driven collaborative land valuation in non-urban areas." 2017. Thesis, University of Victoria. Accessed April 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/1828/8072.
O'Connell, Ian Joseph. "Towards the design of spatial decision support for stakeholder-driven collaborative land valuation in non-urban areas." 2017. Web. 24 Apr 2019.
O'Connell IJ. Towards the design of spatial decision support for stakeholder-driven collaborative land valuation in non-urban areas. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Victoria; 2017. [cited 2019 Apr 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1828/8072.
9. Valaydon, Kursen. The perceived influence of the integration of GBFIs into an FM strategy on social, economic and environmental value of a facility.
▼ As facilities have to adapt to changing environments along with the increasing awareness with regards to sustainability, Facilities Management (FM) has an important role to play in facilitating the motivation, adoption and implementation of sustainable practices in strategic facilities plans. Green Building Features and Initiatives (GBFIs) impact on the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) and add significant value to facilities. Whilst FM used to be focused on economic value, it has the potential to impact on numerous stakeholders and add to the social, economic and environmental value of facilities. Hence, the facility manager can generate long-term value to an organisation by developing, applying and maintaining sustainable facility practices. However, little is known about the perceived added social, economic and environmental value of the integration of GBFIs into an FM strategy. This research focuses on four cases within the office property sector in Cape Town and involves a series of interview and surveys to assess the perceived value added by GBFIs on commercial properties. In this research it was found that GBFIs add value to facilities in numerous ways both directly and indirectly. They impact on future proofing, revenue growth, profitability growth, waste management, resource conservation, energy efficiency, reduced carbon footprint, sustainable or reduced travel, workplace attractiveness, staff perceptions, work environment, comfort levels, health and safety. However, all GBFIs do not have the same impact on value and it is important to get the right mix and the right level of implementation to experience holistic value added. It was also found that the accolades, such as a green star rating, which comes from the implementation of GBFIs can lead to further added economic and social value as such ratings impact directly on the perception of the facility. As the performance of GBFIs is directly linked to the operations of the building, it is vital to adopt a pro-active and strategic approach to FM in order to optimise the impact of GBFIs on the value of a facility. The implementation of GBFIs is the first step and to ensure the success of those GBFIs, the FM strategy must provide for the green operations of the facility and must be in line with the vision of the main tenant or owner-occupier. Hence, the tenant also plays a significant role in the value adding process, as they must also be sustainability-driven. The FM team must have different initiatives in place to ensure the proper functioning of the GBFIs and to deal with the people management and change management requirements that usually accompany the implementation of GBFIs. Advisors/Committee Members: Michell, Kathleen Anne (advisor).
Valaydon, Kursen. "The perceived influence of the integration of GBFIs into an FM strategy on social, economic and environmental value of a facility." 2018. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed April 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/28108.
Valaydon, Kursen. "The perceived influence of the integration of GBFIs into an FM strategy on social, economic and environmental value of a facility." 2018. Web. 24 Apr 2019.
Valaydon K. The perceived influence of the integration of GBFIs into an FM strategy on social, economic and environmental value of a facility. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2018. [cited 2019 Apr 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/28108.
10. Boodhun, Hanna. Identification of the key urban facilities management principles of a sustainable urban precinct: A case study of Ebene Cybercity, Mauritius.
▼ Purpose - The aim of this thesis documentation was to identify the Urban FM principles and key criteria which contribute to the attainment of a sustainable urban precinct. The need for a better understanding of the relationship between buildings, people and the urban precinct to facilitate the development of an increased understanding of sustainable cities was highlighted during the literature review. Urban FM, as an emerging field, also created the need for the study of FM principles at a macro scale. Design/methodology/approach - Using the case study methodology, the research used the case of Ebene Cybercity and adopted a social constructionist, interpretivist framework. Qualitative data was collected using face-to-face interviews as the prime data collection technique and analysed through generation of themes. Findings - The main findings were that FM principles at a macro scale are mainly applied at a strategic level and as such, implementation of an FM plan needs a strategic awareness and support at the top level of the structure being managed; involving both the political leadership and the top management of the urban precinct. It was also found that implementation of such an FM strategy at the macro scale was allowed through the following key criteria: a clustering effect, flexibility, formal communication channels, design preconditions and macro strategic drivers. These findings were thus used as a basis for the generation of a model to establish the principles of a macro urban FM strategy and a list of key criteria which facilitate the implementation of such a strategy. Practical Implications - The thesis finally ends with the proposition for further research in the field of Urban FM at a macro level to strengthen the generalisation to theory and work towards a new infrastructure model firmly anchored in the sustainability principles. The scope for future research in the African context with its low level of urbanisation is particularly relevant where there is need for new, wide-ranging urban policies to create African cities and towns capable of generating sustainable growth and development. Advisors/Committee Members: Michell, Kathleen (advisor).
Boodhun, Hanna. "Identification of the key urban facilities management principles of a sustainable urban precinct: A case study of Ebene Cybercity, Mauritius." 2016. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed April 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/22865.
Boodhun, Hanna. "Identification of the key urban facilities management principles of a sustainable urban precinct: A case study of Ebene Cybercity, Mauritius." 2016. Web. 24 Apr 2019.
Boodhun H. Identification of the key urban facilities management principles of a sustainable urban precinct: A case study of Ebene Cybercity, Mauritius. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2016. [cited 2019 Apr 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/22865.
11. Warburton, Dale. The role of technology in the real estate industry.
▼ The global real estate industry is said to be five years behind the technology curve. By some estimates, as much as a third of global real estate assets are managed by spreadsheets. Despite this, venture capital firms around the globe invested 1.5bn in real estate technology during 2015 and a further 1.8bn in the first half of 2016 (CB Insights, 2016). Within that context, this research seeks to examine whether or not real estate companies leverage technology to achieve best value, what the major benefits of technology are and finally, the key inhibiting and enabling factors impacting technology adoption. Initially, a theoretical foundation of modern facilities management is laid, including its relationship to real estate. An examination of the most prominent broad and specific technologies follows. A qualitative approach was favoured, specifically, a case study combined with semi-structured interviews of information technology leaders in the global real estate industry. It was established that real estate companies do leverage technology to achieve best value, but that the degree, nature and extent thereof varies depending on a range of systemic, idiosyncratic and external factors. It was established that the most significant benefits of technology were operational efficiencies and remote accessibility of real-time operational data. The key enabling factors were found to be robust, affordable infrastructure, the consumerisation of technology, scale and technology-focused leadership. The absence of these factors were regarded as having an inhibitory impact. Advisors/Committee Members: Michell, Kathleen (advisor).
Warburton, Dale. "The role of technology in the real estate industry." 2016. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed April 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/22804.
Warburton, Dale. "The role of technology in the real estate industry." 2016. Web. 24 Apr 2019.
Warburton D. The role of technology in the real estate industry. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2016. [cited 2019 Apr 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/22804.
12. Nhiwatiwa, Shelton. Leveraging public land ownership in the urban land market for commercial property development to achieve socio-economic outcomes in South Africa.
▼ This thesis investigated how the South African local governments in the Western Cape Province are involved in the urban land market and, specifically, land supply for commercial property development to optimise socio-economic objectives in the South African property sector. The current conditions, challenges, and opportunities were examined using a qualitative research approach, combining primary and secondary data collection methods. The data for this research was gathered from a literature review, interviews and an online survey with local government property management officials directly involved in land transactions in local governments in the Western Cape Province, South Africa. The research found that, if well-managed, public land offers opportunities to achieve government's socio-economic objectives of driving economic growth, creating employment opportunities, and advancing people economically and socially. Through their majority urban land ownership (Gelderbloem, 2012), the South African local governments in the Western Cape Province can leverage their land assets for commercial property development to achieve socioeconomic outcomes in the urban land market. Local governments can achieve this by leading, shaping and unlocking development potential through direct supply of land, land use allocation, and facilitating, expediting and incentivising development to stimulate desired catalytic property developments. Catalytic projects refer projects that stimulate development and redevelopment of surrounding properties. The land allocation and property decisions in local governments are mainly driven by socio-economic objectives where sustainable development is the top priority and financial gain, though important is not key. In order to give full effect to leading, shaping and unlocking development on public land, local governments should make conscious, calculated interventions in the land supply chain for commercial property development to ensure a healthy property market. Also, it was found that, ideally, local governments should dispose of their land with rights in place in order to realise full valuation potential on their property as well as to minimise risk to the potential developer. Lastly, it was found that land supply from local governments for commercial development is faced with a number of challenges, chief among them being: excessive legislation and compliance requirements, lack of expertise, political interference, inadequate land management systems and others. In order to optimise local government land ownership to achieve socio-economic objectives in the urban land market, it is recommended that municipalities make well thought out strategic interventions in the land market as well as invest in the establishment of land management information systems to establish comprehensive asset registers to render effective planning and programming of their land holdings. Notwithstanding the challenges faced by local governments in alienating land, local governments in South Africa can leverage their land… Advisors/Committee Members: Viruly, Francois (advisor).
Nhiwatiwa, Shelton. "Leveraging public land ownership in the urban land market for commercial property development to achieve socio-economic outcomes in South Africa." 2018. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed April 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/28053.
Nhiwatiwa, Shelton. "Leveraging public land ownership in the urban land market for commercial property development to achieve socio-economic outcomes in South Africa." 2018. Web. 24 Apr 2019.
Nhiwatiwa S. Leveraging public land ownership in the urban land market for commercial property development to achieve socio-economic outcomes in South Africa. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2018. [cited 2019 Apr 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/28053.
13. Botha, Jaco. The profitability of green retrofitting the building envelope of commercial buildings in Cape Town.
▼ A notion exists that the operational savings stemming from Deep Energy Retrofits are not sufficient to justify its capital outlay. This notion has focused property developers' attention on the construction of new green buildings, rather than optimizing existing building stock. Producing new buildings, while many existing properties are utilized on a sub-optimal level, with low rental income and high vacancies is not only resource inefficient, but also contributes to a much greater carbon footprint. The aim of this research is to establish whether retrofitting is a viable means of optimizing energy consumption in buildings based on investment return. The literature reveals that the façade is the most significant variable in energy optimisation in buildings and concluded that over-cladding strategies are generally the most efficient means to reduce heat transfer and control lighting levels. The research have been conducted by means of a two tiered methodology involving a case study approach, along with an experimental design, which was conducted through a simulation. A hypothetical building, representative of Cape Town's building stock was modeled and a number of façade over-clad strategies simulated to derive the most optimal solution. The simulation is conducted in DOE Energy Plus and COMFEN GUI. Capital cost data was collected and compared to energy cost savings in order to determine payback values. It was found that over-clad strategies may be economically feasible, which delivered payback periods of between 5 and 19 years, depending on the strategy. A partial retrofit, involving only the East and West facades was found to be the most feasible from an investment point of view, where woven mesh screens delivered the best results. Advisors/Committee Members: Le Jeune, Karen (advisor).
Botha, Jaco. "The profitability of green retrofitting the building envelope of commercial buildings in Cape Town." 2017. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed April 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/27428.
Botha, Jaco. "The profitability of green retrofitting the building envelope of commercial buildings in Cape Town." 2017. Web. 24 Apr 2019.
Botha J. The profitability of green retrofitting the building envelope of commercial buildings in Cape Town. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2017. [cited 2019 Apr 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/27428.
14. Van Der Linde, Adriaan Nicolaas. Direct operating and portfolio management expenses: a case study of self storage facilities in South Africa within a global context.
▼ Self storage has become a globally recognised and specialised property investment. Valuation guidelines and annual Industry surveys are available for mature self storage markets worldwide, but currently there is no published South African guideline for self storage expense ratios in terms of total expenses, direct facility operating expenses and portfolio management expenses. These expenses, which are necessary for valuation, are difficult to obtain in the market compared to rental rates, which are publicly advertised to potential tenants. A case study approach was shown to be the applicable research methodology. It was then explained that the methodology consisted of four stages: The first stage describes the method of data collection from the valuation literature and international annual industry surveys. The second stage describes the method of data collection from the international self storage industry by analysing financial statements of international publicly listed self storage portfolios. The third stage describes the method of data collection from South African self storage portfolio case studies. The fourth stage describes how the data is to be analysed to arrive at an expense ratio guideline for South African self storage portfolios. The methodology was then carried out to answer the four research questions. Advisors/Committee Members: Evans, Kathleen (advisor).
Van Der Linde, Adriaan Nicolaas. "Direct operating and portfolio management expenses: a case study of self storage facilities in South Africa within a global context." 2017. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed April 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/26936.
Van Der Linde, Adriaan Nicolaas. "Direct operating and portfolio management expenses: a case study of self storage facilities in South Africa within a global context." 2017. Web. 24 Apr 2019.
Van Der Linde AN. Direct operating and portfolio management expenses: a case study of self storage facilities in South Africa within a global context. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2017. [cited 2019 Apr 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/26936.
15. Ramjee, Anil. The determinants and predictability of South African listed property returns.
▼ This study investigates the determinants and predictability of listed property returns in South Africa based on the framework developed by Eugene Fama and Kenneth French. The study tests four asset pricing models, including the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) developed by Sharpe (1964) and Lintner (1965), the Fama and French (1993) 3-Factor model, a model which adds the South African Bond Index to the CAPM and finally a model which includes macroeconomic, market and firm specific factors. The empirical analysis makes use of macro-economic data and returns data of various portfolios of South African listed property stocks created based on a ranking of specific style factors. The style variables are size, momentum, liquidity, dividend yield, price to NAV, earnings yield, dividend growth, average cost of debt, loan to value ratio and the interest coverage ratio. The data was extracted from INET and the Muller and Ward (2015) data base which was subsequently updated by Shapiro (2016). The data sample extends over a 20-year period from January 1996 to December 2015. Ordinary least squares regression is used to determine the appropriateness of each of the four models. Furthermore, because these relationships change over time, a 5-year rolling regression analysis is used to understand the relationships over time. The results suggest that the Capital Asset Pricing Model, the Fama and French (1993) 3-Factor model and the CAPM plus Bond Factor model do not fully explain the patterns of expected return of the South African listed property index. However, the All Factor model is able to fully capture the pattern of expected return of the South African listed property index. Furthermore, the results suggest that the South African listed property sector is less volatile and therefore relatively less risky than the overall stock market. Furthermore, the evidence suggests that that listed property behaves more like bonds than equity over the sample period. The research provides empirical evidence of a positive relationship between South African listed property returns and size, dividend yield and momentum is found. In addition, it is found that South African listed property returns are negatively related to the price to net asset value ratio. This suggests that South African listed property tends to revert to a long term mean net asset value. The analysis of the performance of active trading strategies shows that once transactions costs are included none of the strategies are able to outperform a passive investment strategy. In addition, the study finds that there is no statistically significant difference between active and passive returns. Therefore, it is concluded that the South African listed property sector is efficient and profitable arbitrage opportunities should not exist. Advisors/Committee Members: Evans, Kathleen (advisor).
Ramjee, Anil. "The determinants and predictability of South African listed property returns." 2017. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed April 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/27393.
Ramjee, Anil. "The determinants and predictability of South African listed property returns." 2017. Web. 24 Apr 2019.
Ramjee A. The determinants and predictability of South African listed property returns. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2017. [cited 2019 Apr 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/27393.
16. Mwesigye, Ian Kananura. What issues facilitate and constrain the use of value capture mechanisms by the state in Uganda : case study of Kampala-Entebbe Express Highway.
▼ The purpose of the research was to examine the issues that constrain and facilitate the use of value capture mechanisms by the state in Uganda. Considering that limited research had been undertaken on value capture in Uganda, an exploratory case study approach was used to identify and investigate the issues associated with the use of value capture in Uganda. The identified case study was the Kampala-Entebbe Express Highway. The methodology involved collection of data using the survey method and desktop review of relevant documentation. The survey method was conducted using face to face interviews with carefully selected respondents that were knowledgeable in the subject matter of the research. Both qualitative and quantitative data were collected. The qualitative data was analysed using thematic analysis with the assistance of Nvivo, a qualitative data analysis tool while descriptive statistics was used to analyse the quantitative data. The findings of the research showed that value is created from the provision of public transport infrastructure. However, there are issues that may constrain the capture of this created value. These included insufficient valuation of land parcels and registration of land ownership, the existing land tenure system, gaps in the policy and legal framework and insufficient institutional capacity. Advisors/Committee Members: McGaffin, Robert (advisor).
Mwesigye, Ian Kananura. "What issues facilitate and constrain the use of value capture mechanisms by the state in Uganda : case study of Kampala-Entebbe Express Highway." 2016. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed April 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/24290.
Mwesigye, Ian Kananura. "What issues facilitate and constrain the use of value capture mechanisms by the state in Uganda : case study of Kampala-Entebbe Express Highway." 2016. Web. 24 Apr 2019.
Mwesigye IK. What issues facilitate and constrain the use of value capture mechanisms by the state in Uganda : case study of Kampala-Entebbe Express Highway. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2016. [cited 2019 Apr 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/24290.
17. Wilkens, Lyle Jan. Client influence on valuer behaviour in South Africa - nature, prevalence and consequences.
▼ The primary purpose of this study is to investigate the presence of client's influences on property valuer behaviour in South Africa. The study aims to investigate the existence of these influences, the variables of these influences and the possible consequences for the valuation industry. International literature reveals that this phenomenon is prevalent in a number of countries. This study aims to uncover this phenomenon in South Africa. Registered South African valuers are targeted by survey questionnaires to extract the relevant data necessary to support this claim. The response rate is a broad representation and sufficient data is gathered for the research purposes. Furthermore, prominent valuation companies and valuers are interviewed in order to elaborate and support the data extracted from the survey questionnaire. The study indicates that client influence on valuers exists in South Africa and that a majority (54%) of practising valuers have adjusted their valuations after client interaction. The concern is that this prevalence of influence will be detrimental to the valuation industry in South Africa. This study aims to promote awareness of these influences, and recommendations are made to curb this phenomenon.
Wilkens, Lyle Jan. "Client influence on valuer behaviour in South Africa - nature, prevalence and consequences." 2015. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed April 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/14124.
Wilkens, Lyle Jan. "Client influence on valuer behaviour in South Africa - nature, prevalence and consequences." 2015. Web. 24 Apr 2019.
Wilkens LJ. Client influence on valuer behaviour in South Africa - nature, prevalence and consequences. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2015. [cited 2019 Apr 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/14124.
18. Godwin, Wayne. A critical review of the approaches and attitudes of South African property valuers towards the valuation of hotels under a contemporary management agreement.
▼ This paper looks at the attitudes and approaches of South African property valuers to the valuation of hotels as an asset class. The paper focuses on the impact in a shift towards management agreements in the sector. Management agreements are a relatively new tenure agreement in South Africa's hotel sector, and although these grew in popularity globally in the 1970's and 1980's, the sanctions which prevented multinational companies wanting to do business in South Africa, allowed local hotel groups to grow in the absence of the world's leading lodging companies. South African property valuers were less exposed to the evolving valuation frameworks and best practice approaches, in the absence of these global companies. This study establishes a framework for optimal hotel valuations under a management agreement, with a review of literature discussing the correct approach to valuing a hotel under such an agreement as well as the the current state of the valuation industry in South Africa; as well as areas of weakness that South African valuers have with certain techniques and approaches that are established as important for hotel valuation. The empirical study that was undertaken surveyed members of the South African Institute of Valuers. The findings present the first comprehensive look at valuation of hotels as an asset class in South Africa; and show that almost half of property valuers in South Africa perceive themselves to be competent in valuation hotels under a management agreement whilst perceiving there to not be a significant difference required for the approach to valuing a hotel under a management agreement. The results of a hypothetical case study within the survey presented a divergent view of competency, with low levels of full competency demonstrated. The study brings much needed perspective on the sector at a time where management agreements are becoming more prevalent and investors are looking to valuers for strategic insight and assurance around the asset class. Advisors/Committee Members: Mooya, Manya (advisor).
Godwin, Wayne. "A critical review of the approaches and attitudes of South African property valuers towards the valuation of hotels under a contemporary management agreement." 2017. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed April 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/27058.
Godwin, Wayne. "A critical review of the approaches and attitudes of South African property valuers towards the valuation of hotels under a contemporary management agreement." 2017. Web. 24 Apr 2019.
Godwin W. A critical review of the approaches and attitudes of South African property valuers towards the valuation of hotels under a contemporary management agreement. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2017. [cited 2019 Apr 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/27058.
19. Pienaar, Petrus Terblanche. The use of the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method as a method of valuation within the South African property industry: A critical review.
▼ The Discounted Cash Flow method of property valuation is a fairly new method and research in other English speaking countries indicated a trend towards the use of the DCF method in preference to the Capitalization method despite an initial hesitance due to the perceived complexity of the method. The aim of this study was therefore to form an understanding if similar perception of complexity exists in South Africa and how these perception influence the perceptions and preference of use of the DCF method of valuation by valuation professionals within the South African context. The research was guided by three specific research questions which probed valuers' methodology preference, valuers' education, and difficulties experienced in accessing data needed for DCF valuation input variables. A mixed method research approach was adopted using questionnaire and document surveys to gather data from valuation professionals, lecturers of valuation education programs accredited with the SACPVP, and the curricula of these programs. The results indicate a general low preference for the use of the DCF method of valuation while the Capitalisation method is indicated as the most preferred method. This low preference was found to be the result of a high degree of difficulty experienced in accessing data needed for DCF valuation input variables. It was also found that the level of valuation education increases the acceptance and preference for the use of the DCF method. Advisors/Committee Members: Mooya, Manya (advisor).
Pienaar, Petrus Terblanche. "The use of the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method as a method of valuation within the South African property industry: A critical review." 2015. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed April 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/14125.
Pienaar, Petrus Terblanche. "The use of the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method as a method of valuation within the South African property industry: A critical review." 2015. Web. 24 Apr 2019.
Pienaar PT. The use of the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method as a method of valuation within the South African property industry: A critical review. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2015. [cited 2019 Apr 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/14125.
20. Chipanga, Robert. Sustainable urban development and its impact on facilities management: the case of the city of Doha, Qatar.
▼ This research study examines the extent of urban development in Doha in relation to the impact this development poses on Facilities Management (FM). The focus of this study is on the city of Doha, Qatar. Urban growth that is not underpinned by a sustainable development ethos presents unique challenges on social, economic, human and environmental development. Two fundamental drivers of the urban development, namely: the implementation of Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV) and the preparation to host major sports events such as Men's Handball Tournament 2015 and FIFA Football World Cup in 2022 have been investigated. Particular emphasis is to be placed on the government to look beyond ambitions for creating a 'global hub city' and contextualise the position of Qatar in terms of limited population numbers, dependence on a foreign workforce and the hiring of knowledge instead of creating a base. The emergence of FM as an important dimension to sustainable development requires a paradigm shift in encouraging FM involvement in the development process. A case study was undertaken and a thematic analysis was adopted within a non-interventional interpretative paradigm. Field data were collected using semi-structured interviews with respondents being identified through convenience and purposeful sampling considerations. The data show that while the hosting of major sports events presents legacy issues and FM pressures after the events, it is the implementation of the QNV that also provided significant challenges on rapid urban growth, sustainable development and FM. Implications of the findings are that a national development strategy for an emerging economy is required to be underpinned by the application of a holistic and sustainable approach that provides social and economic development to the communities; the formulation of an urban development process that assists in creating a controlled urban growth that can offer a viable creation of social inclusivity needed to achieve sustainable development; and that the low level of FM expertise as a result of the limited number of FM firms and the lack of technology and techniques presents unique FM challenges in Qatar. Advisors/Committee Members: Michell, Kathy (advisor).
Chipanga, Robert. "Sustainable urban development and its impact on facilities management: the case of the city of Doha, Qatar." 2015. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed April 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/14127.
Chipanga, Robert. "Sustainable urban development and its impact on facilities management: the case of the city of Doha, Qatar." 2015. Web. 24 Apr 2019.
Chipanga R. Sustainable urban development and its impact on facilities management: the case of the city of Doha, Qatar. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2015. [cited 2019 Apr 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/14127.
21. Shisana, Fumani. An analysis of diversification by location in the South African property market.
▼ The purpose of this dissertation is to investigate whether a property investor could diversify their portfolio by investing in the same property class and type throughout three different cities in South Africa. Furthermore, the study aimed to achieve this by providing an in-depth analysis of property cycle activity in South Africa and investigating how different South African cities react to the national property cycle. Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg were chosen, as they are major cities in South Africa. The time frame used is the 2001 to 2009 property cycle with specific reference to office space. The timeframe does not cover the property cycle over an extended period where factors may be different from the ones concerned here. The outcome of the study will help to provide an understanding how the three different cities reacted to the national property cycle using variables such as but limited to gross rentals receivable, total return, income return and vacancies. The results of the study will help in making investment decisions, especially for investors who may want to diversify their portfolios across different cities within the same country. The methodology of this dissertation will be based on a comparative analysis using mainly Investment Property Databank (2013) data subsequent to a literature review. The findings are based on Investment Property Databank (2013) statistical industry performance data. The conclusion will be drawn from the results. The primary motivation for this research stems from investors' need for a greater understanding of diversification within the property cycle to improve investment decisions. The primary objective achieved was to contribute to the understanding of the predictability of the property cycle, which can assist in the decision making of a property investor looking to diversify by location in their property portfolio. Whilst this finding was not the primary objective, this dissertation revealed that there are synchronicities between the Central Business District and decentralised office markets of the three cities of Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg. Advisors/Committee Members: Viruly, Francois (advisor).
Shisana, Fumani. "An analysis of diversification by location in the South African property market." 2016. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed April 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/23014.
Shisana, Fumani. "An analysis of diversification by location in the South African property market." 2016. Web. 24 Apr 2019.
Shisana F. An analysis of diversification by location in the South African property market. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2016. [cited 2019 Apr 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/23014.
22. Potgieter, Melissa. Sustainable urban development - the need for a South African rating tool for sustainable precinct developments.
▼ Globally, urban sustainability is shifting its focus from individual building to sustainability at precinct, neighbourhood and community levels. This dissertation aims to determine whether the South African urban development industry has a need for the introduction and incorporation of a precinct level urban sustainability rating tool. This dissertation employs a literature review and single case study approach to define precinct level urban sustainability, to explore existing sustainability initiatives and to investigate the expected impacts of a South African precinct level urban sustainability rating tool. The research finds that while there ha been interest in precinct level sustainability from the private sector and some leading municipalities, precinct level sustainability runs the risks of becoming nothing more than a political catch-phrase and of becoming stuck in an ongoing cycle of planning, especially from a national regulatory point of view. It is expected that the introduction of a South African precinct level sustainability rating tool will mitigate this situation by providing motivation for the adoption of, and a clear guideline for the physical implementation of, wider sustainability principles and objectives. Advisors/Committee Members: Viruly, Francois (advisor), Michell, Kathy (advisor).
Potgieter, Melissa. "Sustainable urban development - the need for a South African rating tool for sustainable precinct developments." 2017. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed April 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/25378.
Potgieter, Melissa. "Sustainable urban development - the need for a South African rating tool for sustainable precinct developments." 2017. Web. 24 Apr 2019.
Potgieter M. Sustainable urban development - the need for a South African rating tool for sustainable precinct developments. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2017. [cited 2019 Apr 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/25378.
23. Reitzema, Albert. Accounting for the differential gentrification outcomes of the Bo-Kaap and De Waterkant, Cape Town.
▼ In recent years, the Cape Town CBD has experienced urban renewal and regeneration. The Bo-Kaap and De Waterkant, two inner city neighbourhoods adjacent to one another, have reacted differently to this process. De Waterkant is completely gentrified, and the Bo-Kaap not. This research study aimed to demonstrate the contrasting potential and pace for gentrification and account for the differentiating gentrification outcomes of two neighbourhoods within the same city. Based on the literature reviewed and key informant interviews this study finds that gentrification does not develop as a single process. The pace and potential for gentrification is determined by the contextual particularities, investment opportunities and the nature and strength of the community. In the case of the Bo-Kaap and De Waterkant, the historical context directed the future potential for gentrification, while the respective communities currently determine the pace.
Reitzema, Albert. "Accounting for the differential gentrification outcomes of the Bo-Kaap and De Waterkant, Cape Town." 2015. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed April 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/14126.
Reitzema, Albert. "Accounting for the differential gentrification outcomes of the Bo-Kaap and De Waterkant, Cape Town." 2015. Web. 24 Apr 2019.
Reitzema A. Accounting for the differential gentrification outcomes of the Bo-Kaap and De Waterkant, Cape Town. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2015. [cited 2019 Apr 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/14126.
24. Van Nieuwenhuyzen, Bernard. Public sector facility management at military unit level: an exploratory study.
▼ The purpose of this research is to explore the scope and understanding of facility management (FM) in the public sector, and specifically at military unit level, and compare it to a normative model. The principles of applied research are used in a single exploratory and instrumental case study with a mixed-method approach of data gathering. The literature review studied secondary data to create context, and open-ended and closed-ended questions in a questionnaire produced primary data on the actual scope and understanding of FM. A sequential mixed research approach was used to discuss the five research propositions. The research found that FM policies do not extend to military unit level. Furthermore, that FM practitioners have some understanding and competencies but there is no consistency in and between units, and therefore, support is needed in some. Support is required in the form of training/education, career development, budgets and structures as identified by FM practitioners. The Department of Defence (DOD) needs to define and communicate FM; structure FM down to unit level; staff structures; train, educate, and promote FM practitioners as FM professionals; and fund FM activities. FM practitioners need to be informed and skilled, they should build networks, and be cost conscious. This research is limited by studying FM at only a few military units on the West Coast of South Africa, which limits statistical inference and the establishment of FM within the whole of the DOD. Although FM research has been done within the South African public sector, and the DOD has made contributions, no previous research has focussed on FM at military unit level. The value of this research is a consolidated and focussed effort towards FM, which ultimately contributes to state security and the cost thereof. Future research should find the optimal structure, staffing and competencies for FM in military units. Advisors/Committee Members: Michell, Kathleen (advisor).
Van Nieuwenhuyzen, Bernard. "Public sector facility management at military unit level: an exploratory study." 2018. Masters Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed April 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29212.
Van Nieuwenhuyzen, Bernard. "Public sector facility management at military unit level: an exploratory study." 2018. Web. 24 Apr 2019.
Van Nieuwenhuyzen B. Public sector facility management at military unit level: an exploratory study. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2018. [cited 2019 Apr 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29212.
25. MacKenzie, Peter Graham. The impact of Basel III on the provision on long-term housing finance in South Africa.
▼ South Africa suffers from an acute housing shortage with the lack of access to credit partly to blame. The implementation of Basel III, an international regulatory framework touted to impact the banking sector, has been suggested as a potential catalyst to credit deterioration in South Africa. The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of the Basel III regulatory Accord on the provision of long - term housing finance in South Africa. A combination of interviews with bank personnel, as well as a time – series statistical analysis utilising aggregate bank balance sheet data is employed to gauge how changes in banks' balance sheet compositions may affect long - term housing finance. South African banks are historically well capitalised. However, the introduction of newly developed parameters in accordance with the Basel III Accord appear to threaten bank profitability. Findings from the study indicate that the provision of long - term housing finance will be compromised in certain ways with some sectors of the housing market more impacted than others. Advisors/Committee Members: McGaffin, Robert (advisor).
MacKenzie, Peter Graham. "The impact of Basel III on the provision on long-term housing finance in South Africa." 2018. Masters Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed April 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29254.
MacKenzie, Peter Graham. "The impact of Basel III on the provision on long-term housing finance in South Africa." 2018. Web. 24 Apr 2019.
MacKenzie PG. The impact of Basel III on the provision on long-term housing finance in South Africa. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2018. [cited 2019 Apr 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29254.
26. Kisting, Harold. Financing low-income housing in Windhoek, Namibia : assessing the loan scheme of the decentralised Built-Together Program using the Balance Scorecard.
▼ The purpose of this mini dissertation is to review the adequacy of Built-Together Program loan funds for the large-scale delivery of adequate housing for low-income groups and to assess the performance of the loan scheme using the concept Balance Scorecard as an assessment tool. The research method employ s interview and survey methods to collect data. Data was collected and analyzed from a n administrator and beneficiary perspective to understand the workings and the main characteristics of the program. The primary beneficiaries of the Built-Together Program are the vulnerable in society and comprise primarily of women and single parents. It is therefore critical that the efficiency and sustainability of the loan scheme be improved to ensure that the needy in society continue to benefit. One of the major findings of the research is that the Built-Together Program is inadequate to deliver the most basic low-income house. It is therefore not surprising to hear and read about the dissatisfaction about the Built Together Program expressed by the Namibian Government, local and regional councils and beneficiaries in the local media. The research recommended that the authorities review the Program and bring it in line with the critical successes requirements for national housing policies and strategies. Advisors/Committee Members: Mooya, Manya (advisor).
Kisting, Harold. "Financing low-income housing in Windhoek, Namibia : assessing the loan scheme of the decentralised Built-Together Program using the Balance Scorecard." 2014. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed April 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/18203.
Kisting, Harold. "Financing low-income housing in Windhoek, Namibia : assessing the loan scheme of the decentralised Built-Together Program using the Balance Scorecard." 2014. Web. 24 Apr 2019.
Kisting H. Financing low-income housing in Windhoek, Namibia : assessing the loan scheme of the decentralised Built-Together Program using the Balance Scorecard. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2014. [cited 2019 Apr 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/18203.
27. Makanya, Rufaro. An analysis of the structure and maturity of the Doha property market.
▼ This research is primarily focussed on the dynamics that determine the maturity of property markets. It considers the evolving institutional environment in which markets function and highlights the characteristics of property markets in both developed and developing countries in order to analyse the characteristics required to determine their maturity. The primary research targets the city of Doha located in Qatar. This is compared to other property markets around the world, using the available literature and the knowledge of Doha's expatriate property professionals. The purpose of this research is to contribute to the research and knowledge of property markets by assessing the players, institutions and characteristics of the property market in Doha to assess whether it is driven by the same maturity forces as those that drive typical markets elsewhere. The research concludes that property market outcomes could be improved in Doha by improving and developing the property market maturity factors. Considering all the factors. The property market in Doha was identified as fairly immature in comparison to international best practice. It has improved significantly recently and is on a path to compete with the more mature markets in future. Recommendations proposed in the research findings focused particularly around the strengthening of property market institutions to allow for further improvements to market maturity and cautioned against verbatim copying of successful market practices from elsewhere. Advisors/Committee Members: Viruly, Francois (advisor).
Makanya, Rufaro. "An analysis of the structure and maturity of the Doha property market." 2017. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed April 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/27394.
Makanya, Rufaro. "An analysis of the structure and maturity of the Doha property market." 2017. Web. 24 Apr 2019.
Makanya R. An analysis of the structure and maturity of the Doha property market. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2017. [cited 2019 Apr 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/27394.
28. Mukori, Samuel. Property management in the public sector has specific characteristics which differentiates it from the private sector: evidence from an analysis of the South African market.
▼ This thesis investigates the perception of public sector property management professionals on the differences between public and private sector management in South Africa. The main objective of the research is to ascertain if private sector property performance measures are appropriate and sufficient in scope to be used in the public sector. A two-fold quantitative-descriptive survey method was used together with an analysis of the public property management literature. The research established that property management between the two sectors is different mainly due to their different objectives of property ownership, the private sector being profit driven while the public sector is social service delivery oriented. Property composition is also different as the public sector property portfolios are diverse as they include assets that have both financial and non-financial objectives. The study concludes that private sector property performance measures are appropriate for use in the public sector as they address financial issues. However, these measures are insufficient as they tend to ignore non-financial variables that contribute to service delivery which is one of the main reasons for the public sector's existence. Therefore an appropriate and sufficient public sector property performance regime should include both financial and non-financial variables, which can be presented by a service balanced scorecard (SBS) which measures public property's contribution to service delivery. Advisors/Committee Members: Viruly, Francois (advisor).
Mukori, Samuel. "Property management in the public sector has specific characteristics which differentiates it from the private sector: evidence from an analysis of the South African market." 2013. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed April 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/17227.
Mukori, Samuel. "Property management in the public sector has specific characteristics which differentiates it from the private sector: evidence from an analysis of the South African market." 2013. Web. 24 Apr 2019.
Mukori S. Property management in the public sector has specific characteristics which differentiates it from the private sector: evidence from an analysis of the South African market. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2013. [cited 2019 Apr 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/17227.
29. Frew, Marc Alexander. Identifying the major constraints to investment in residential rental property in South Africa.
▼ Purpose: This research investigated the constraints to investment in residential rental property in South Africa. This research does not attempt to value or place these constraints in any hierarchical order; rather, it identifies the constraints in the South African context for research in the future. Design: A literature review was conducted, and constraints to residential rental property were identified. A semi-structured interview was then designed, and a field study was launched, interviewing key residential investment property market stakeholders regarding their views on the constraints to investment in residential rental property in South Africa. Quantitative data was used to corroborate the findings of the interviews, and pattern analysis was the technique drawn on to explain the findings. Findings: Participants identified six major constraints to investment in residential rental property in South Africa. These include financial liquidity or funding; property liquidity; management skills; management costs; the lack of investment market information; and legal constraints. Practical Implications: The results of this research will enable further research into the specific constraints mentioned above, in order to assess if there are ways to minimise those constraints going forward. Advisors/Committee Members: McGaffin, Robert (advisor).
Frew, Marc Alexander. "Identifying the major constraints to investment in residential rental property in South Africa." 2016. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed April 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/23013.
Frew, Marc Alexander. "Identifying the major constraints to investment in residential rental property in South Africa." 2016. Web. 24 Apr 2019.
Frew MA. Identifying the major constraints to investment in residential rental property in South Africa. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2016. [cited 2019 Apr 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/23013.
30. Ndagire, Susan. Evaluating social environments : a case study of residential satisfaction in elderly shared-housing settings in Cape Town, South Africa.
▼ The need for supportive non-conventional housing environments that encourage cohesion, conflict resolution, independence, self-disclosure, organisation, residential influence and physical comfort, amongst elderly residents is becoming critical, yet the evaluation of existing elderly housing settings is often overlooked. The aim of the research was to identify residents' perceptions of the social climate in shared housing settings, a non-conventional housing initiative being undertaken by non-profit organisations for the low-income elderly population group in Cape Town, South Africa. A case research study involved 45 participants living in 7 of the 13 shared houses affiliated to the Neighbourhood Old Age Homes (NOAH) organization. Using the Sheltered Care Environmental Scale (SCES), participants answered 63 'Yes / No' questions aimed at revealing their opinions of the social climate in the shared homes. The initial findings detected overall satisfaction amongst most residents regarding interfacing social dynamics, suggesting high levels of perceived independence, self-disclosure and residential influence. Mixed results were generally observed regarding interfacing social dynamics related to levels of physical comfort, organization in the homes, cohesion and conflict resolution. The findings suggest that the shared housing concept advanced by the Neighbourhood Old Age Homes (NOAH) organisation has been able to successfully promote a sense of cohesion, conflict resolution, independence, self-disclosure, organisation, residential influence and physical comfort amongst residents, thereby playing a vital role in residents' experience of residential satisfaction in these homes. Advisors/Committee Members: Cattell, Keith S (advisor).
Ndagire, Susan. "Evaluating social environments : a case study of residential satisfaction in elderly shared-housing settings in Cape Town, South Africa." 2016. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed April 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/20554.
Ndagire, Susan. "Evaluating social environments : a case study of residential satisfaction in elderly shared-housing settings in Cape Town, South Africa." 2016. Web. 24 Apr 2019.
Ndagire S. Evaluating social environments : a case study of residential satisfaction in elderly shared-housing settings in Cape Town, South Africa. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2016. [cited 2019 Apr 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/20554.


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"Don't get me wrong making the standard pillowcases with the sausage technique is absolutely amazing. The travel pillowcases are made completely different using 1 width of fabric.
"These are fun to keep in the car for road trips or the occasional road side pillow fights! How about using them as pillowcases/gift bags!"
Dimension: For 12" x 18" (30cm x 46cm) travel pillows.


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Schedule Yourself! Calendar Of Concerts In Latin America For 2022
2022 will be the year of great festivals and shows in Latin America. Here are the most important
2022 will be the year of concerts in Latin America. Photos: Dua Lipa, Coldplay, Metallica
Leer en español: ¡Prográmate! Calendario de conciertos en América Latina para el 2022
2022 will be the year of concerts in Latin America. Coldplay, Miley Cyrus, and Dua Lipa have been the strongest announcements for the region in recent weeks. In addition, they are the reason that many are taking advantage of their savings.
In Dua Lipa's case, her arrival is notable given that "Future Nostalgia" was the most listened to album of 2020 and the second most listened to 2021 on Spotify. He arrives in Latin America with the tour of this album that was delayed by the pandemic.
Rio de Janeiro (September 11), Buenos Aires (September 14), Santiago (September 16), Bogotá (September 18), Mexico City (September 21), and Monterrey (September 23) will be the privileged cities to have the British pop star.
Coldplay will be the other great show that the region will have and it is no wonder. After collaborating with Selena Gomez and BTS, the band was encouraged to tour "Music Of The Spheres", their latest studio album. Their return weighs heavily among their fans, as the group's last tour in the region was in 2016.
San José (March 18 and 19), Santo Domingo (March 22), Monterrey (March 25 and 26), Guadalajara (March 29), Mexico City (April 3 and 4), Rio de Janeiro (10 September), Bogotá (September 17), Lima (September 20), Santiago (September 23 and 24) Buenos Aires (September 25, 26, 28 and 29) were the cities chosen by the band.
After the Super Bowl halftime show, Maroon 5 greatly expanded its audience and although it canceled shows in Colombia, the band remains firm with its 2022 tour in Latin America.
The band will perform in Santo Domingo (March 26), San Juan (March 28), Mexico City (March 30), Monterrey (April 1), Sao Paulo (April 5), Porto Alegre (April 6) ), Buenos Aires (April 8), Asunción (April 10), San José (April 13) and Punta Cana (April 16).
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Lous Tomlinson
Louis Tomlinson also signed up among the great artists who will come to the region and continue to sell out in each scheduled city. The former One Direction will be promoting "Walls", his debut album and at the moment it will be his first solo tour.
The Latin American cities chosen were Santiago (May 15 and 16), Asunción (May 19), Buenos Aires (May 21 and 22), Montevideo (May 24), Rio de Janeiro (May 27), Sao Paulo ( May 28 and 29), Lima (June 1), Bogotá (May 3), Alajuela (May 5) San Juan (May 8), Monterrey (June 11) Guadalajara (June 12) and Ciudad de Mexico (June 14, 15 and 17).
2021 was a very controversial year for Metallica with "The Metallica Blacklist", an album in which 53 artists came together to pay tribute to the band. This release caused controversy due to the collaboration with J Balvin, which was unexpected.
However, the band was encouraged to put together a tour that apparently continues its scheduling process in Latin America. At the moment, the band is confirmed in Santiago (April 27), Buenos Aires (April 30), Porto Alegre (May 5), Curitiba (May 7), Sao Paulo (May 10), and Belo Horizonte (May 12).
Big festivals
On the other hand, the region will enjoy large-scale festivals such as the versions of Lollapalooza, which will be held in Santiago and Buenos Aires from March 18 to 20, and Sao Paulo (from March 25 to 27) with Miley Cyrus, The Strokes, Doja Cat, Foo Fighters, ASAP Rocky and Martin Garrix with the main shows. The Festival Estéreo Picnic de Bogotá (March 25-27) will have almost the same headliners, only with the absence of Miley Cyrus –who will perform alone (March 21).
Los próximos 25, 26 y 27 de marzo de 2022 volveremos para elevar las manos al cielo y celebrar el milagro de la vida, la música en vivo, el baile al aire libre, el amor en todas sus formas y la libertad. ¡Vamos a ser felices de nuevo!???? #ElComebackDelFEPhttps://t.co/tWKASFGkzX
— FestivalEstéreoPicnic (@Festereopicnic_) October 29, 2021
Brazil's Rock In Rio (September 8-11) will also feature a luxury lineup with Justin Bieber, Guns N 'Roses, Iron Maiden, Post Malone, among others. Mexico, with another edition of Vive Latino in Mexico City (March 19 and 20) will feature mainly Limp Bizkit, C. Tangana, and Black Pumas. On the other hand, Tecate Pal Norte (April 1 and 2) in Monterrey will have The Strokes, Martin Garrix, and Maroon 5 as headliners. Paraguay's Asuncionico will have Miley Cyrus, Foo Fighters, Doja Cat, and MGK as headliners, but the festival will only have two days of action.
Other big names known to be on schedule and reschedule in Latin America are Kiss, Harry Styles, and Greta Van Fleet.

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Myanmar has more than 130 different ethnic groups living together in peace and harmony. All the different ethnic groups and their tribes live in all different parts of the country. They have their own languages, their own cultures and their own way of life.
But the different ethnic groups have one thing in common, "a SMILE".
In other parts of the world, different peoples greet differently: either a "bonjour, hello, hi, howdy, good morning etc...".
However in Myanmar, our way of greeting is with a smile, a genuine smile, a smile that comes from the heart, no words.
Although the majority of peoples may lack material wealth, they enjoy a contended, happy lifestyle with close family ties, following a rich cultural tradition.
Copyright 2016 Club Nomad Tours Myanmar. All rights reserved.


Reading ended: September 19th, 2017. "Storm Front" was successfully finished in 8 days.
Harry Dresden is the best at what he does. Well, technically, he's the only at what he does. So when the Chicago P.D. has a case that transcends mortal creativity or capability, they come to him for answers. For the "everyday" world is actually full of strange and magical things - and most don't play well with humans. That's where Harry comes in. Takes a wizard to catch a - well, whatever. There's just one problem. Business, to put it mildly, stinks.
So when the police bring him in to consult on a grisly double murder committed with black magic, Harry's seeing dollar signs. But where there's black magic, there's a black mage behind it. And now that mage knows Harry's name. And that's when things start to get interesting.
I named my dog 6 miles so I can tell people that I walk 6 miles every single day.


At our new facility at 107 Williamsport Circle, we're a one-stop shop for all of your real estate needs.
Now that we've moved into our new facility at 107 Williamsport Circle, the Brandon Brittingham Group had become a one-stop shop for all of your real estate needs.
One of the things I've learned by being in the real estate business for a long time is how many things actually go into a real estate transaction, and that's why we purchased this building—so buyers and sellers could walk in and have us handle everything about their real estate transactions.
We have our own title company, mortgage company, moving company, and HVAC company. If you're interested in property management, we also have a property management office that can assist you in purchasing and managing an investment property.
We're a one-stop shop for all your real estate needs.
We also handle new home construction, and if you're in between moves or something happens with your settlement and you need a short-term mini-storage unit, we can provide that as well.
We wanted to provide the highest level of comprehensive service in the real estate industry, and we can now handle every facet of a real estate transaction. We're a one-stop shop for all your needs. All you need to do is call us.
As always, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We'd be glad to help you.


Great Furniture: The Perfect Barstool for Kids!
09 Dec Great Furniture: The Perfect Barstool for Kids!
When my clients have young children in the house, I come up with many solutions: plastic laminated fabrics (not fun on a hot day), crypton treated fabrics (truly bullet proof with stains), solution dyed acrylic, pleather, leather, slipcovers and more.
It is available both bar and counter height.
For pricing and ordering information contact Kathy Corbet Interiors.