Generative AI for Property Professionals and Researchers
Author/s: Biyanka Ekanayake
Date Published: 13/06/2026
Published in: Volume 31 - 2026 Issue 1 (pages 1 - 7)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64361/14445921.2026.212324
Abstract
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has rapidly shifted from a specialist technological development to a mainstream consideration across professional, educational and organisational contexts. For property professionals and researchers, this development raises important questions about capability, judgement, ethics, governance and the future of professional work. This reflective article is based on the keynote presentation “Generative AI for Property Professionals and Researchers” delivered by Dr Biyanka Ekanayake at the 32nd Pacific Rim Real Estate Society Conference (2026).
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Keywords
Artificial Intelligence - Generative Ai - Professional Judgement - Property Education - Property Professionals - Property ResearchReferences
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