Bridging the gap between real estate research and professional practice in Nigeria

Purpose Beyond contributing to literature, research findings are expected reinforce existing best practices while also serving as a springboard for formulating new and more efficient methods of undertaking economic activities. However, academic is sometimes divorced from implementation not always translated into practice. This study, therefore, assesses the impact real estate activities on practice surveying valuation in Nigeria largest market Africa. Design/methodology/approach An online questionnaire survey was conducted obtain relevant data Estate Surveyors Valuers across country. The questions cover reading papers field reasons doing so; whether they have made any changes their professional based papers; possible barriers adoption your Mean score ranking principal component analysis were employed analysis. Findings Out total 61 participants, only 35 change read. “Personal development enlightenment” ranks first list among participants relate mainly education, dissemination lack guidance how apply findings. Practical implications study demonstrates being applied identifies that must be addressed improve level application consequently, value studies. Originality/value provides evidence contributes global effort bridge gap between academia