The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is one of the largest professional associations in the world, with a membership made up of chartered surveyors, technical surveyors, students, and probationers.
		The Journal of Property Investment and Finance contains expert and technical appraisals of fundamental issues affecting the property industry today. You can access this journal through the MCB University Press web site. (Previously the Journal of Property Valuation and Investment)
		Jones Lang LaSalle is one of the world's leading real estate services and investment firms.
		The University of British Columbia was founded in 1915. It lies 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver.
		The National University of Singapore is the sponsoring host for the WVC IX, in April 2001. It was founded in 1823.
		The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University is based in Melbourne, Australia, and aims to prepare graduates for employment, life-long learning and active citizenship.
		The University of Amsterdam was founded in 1632, and continues to maintain a strong historical bond with the city.
		The Built Environment Internet Research Register reports on current and recently completed research world-wide. Research may be linked to an academic course of study or project, be independent, or organisation-based R&D. The Register aims to be comprehensive in its geographic and subject coverage. It seeks to maintain a sound balance between theory and practice and entries which report on applied research are particularly welcome.
		International Valuation Standards Committee (IVSC) The International Valuation Standards Committee (IVSC) is engaged in formulating real estate valuation standards for incorporation in global financial reporting.