Neil Dunse

Neil Dunse is a Professor at Heriot-Watt University, affiliated with The Urban Institute and the School of the Built Environment. His research focuses on real estate markets, urban studies, and housing policy. He holds academic positions in both the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society and the School of the Built Environment, emphasizing interdisciplinary urban research.

Neil's academic background includes Land Economics and a career as a Researcher and Lecturer at the Universities of Paisley and Aberdeen. He has conducted projects for organizations like the RICS, Scottish Parliament, and EPSRC, with publications in journals such as Urban Studies and Real Estate Economics.

His research interests span commercial/residential property analysis, real estate valuation, and policy impacts on land values. Recent work explores green space effects on housing prices, flexible office valuation, and pandemic impacts on mental health in urban contexts. He has contributed to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable cities and climate action.

Neil has authored over 40 research outputs since 1996, with recent trends focusing on green premiums, pandemic effects, and logistics real estate. He actively participates in professional organizations like the European Real Estate Society, serving as Chair from 2013–2014. His grants and advising include studies on affordable housing, property cycles, and urban policy.

Labs/teams: Active in cross-disciplinary urban studies teams at The Urban Institute, focusing on sustainable development and real estate innovation.