Dunning, R.J. and Grayson, A. (2014) Homebuyers and the representation of spatial markets by information providers. International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, 7 (3). pp. 292-306. ISSN 1753-8270
Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to renew a research agenda considering the impact that information providers’ processes are having on the housing market; in particular to develop a research agenda around the role of the Internet in shaping households’ perceptions of the spatial nature of housing markets. Design/methodology/approach – This paper reviews the existing literature. It uses preliminary extensive survey findings about the role of the Internet in housing search to hypothesise ways in which households may be affected by this transition. Findings – Not applicable – other than evidence for the growth in the importance of the Internet in shaping households’ housing search. Practical implications – First, the academy needs to readdress the theory surrounding information acquisition and use insights from economics, sociology and psychology to understand these processes. Second, local authorities and academics should analyse the impact of Internet use on housing market boundaries (and the profound subsequent impact on policy traction). Third, estate agents should reconsider the role of the Internet in shaping housing markets and provide a critical response to the large property search engines. Originality/value – This paper reviews the literature and explores the necessity of a renewed interest in research on the role of information sources in framing and constraining housing search behaviour.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2014 Emerald. This is an author produced version of a paper subsequently published in International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Internet; Search; Housing markets; Spatial information; Estate agents |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Social Sciences (Sheffield) > Department of Urban Studies & Planning (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 07 Apr 2016 11:26 |
Last Modified: | 08 Apr 2016 16:41 |
Published Version: | https://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJHMA-07-2013-0045 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Emerald |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1108/IJHMA-07-2013-0045 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:97036 |
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