Vertical Integration & Performance in Residential Real Estate

Vertical integration is a growth strategy whereby a firm engages in multiple stages of the value chain. Although the benefits of vertical integration are well documented, few studies have examined its relevance in real estate. In response to this lack of research, this paper explores tenant perceptions of property managers’ vertical integration and effectiveness. The results of this international study show the benefits of vertical integration extend to residential real estate, such that renters are more trusting, loyal, committed, and desirable when they perceive their property manager as vertically integrated. This paper also uncovers a concering finding that many tenants are living in unaffordable rental accomodations, requiring further research. This study contributes to a large body of vertical integration literature and extends the empirical examinations to real estate and property management.

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Document Type
article
ISSN
2336-2839
Volume / Issue
10 / 1
Pages
1-13
Date of publication
30.3.2023

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Wilson, G. , J. Jogia, G. Millard 2023. ‘Vertical Integration & Performance in Residential Real Estate.’ Critical Housing Analysis 10 (1): 1-13. https://doi.org/10.13060/23362839.2023.10.1.549