Associate Professor John MacFarlane

Associate Professor John MacFarlane

Adjunct Professor - Computer, Data & Math Sciences,
Dean's Unit, Computer, Data & Math Sciences

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR,
Mathematics

Biography

Adjunct Professor John MacFarlane’s unusual academic background brings together expertise in the areas of statistics, property (real estate) and investment. Prior to joining Western Sydney University in 1981, John was a lecturer in the Department of Statistics, School of Mathematics at the University of New South Wales. At WSU, John has developed his primary interest in the areas of Property and Financial Investment, largely in a business setting. At various times at WSU, he has held positions as Head of School (of Land Economy), Associate Dean (Academic), Chair of Academic Board (UWSH), Deputy Chair of the Academic Senate (WSU) and Acting Dean (UWS College of Law and Business).

John’s primary research is in the quantitative areas of property – particularly property cycles, property investment and mass appraisal. He is a member of the editorial Board of a number of Journals and is a Fellow of the Australian Property Institute (FAPI).

This information has been contributed by Associate Professor MacFarlane.

Qualifications

  • MStat University of New South Wales
  • BSc(Hons) University of Queensland

Professional Memberships

  • FAPI (2000 - 2020)

Interests

  • Automated Valuation Models
  • Mass Appraisal
  • Property Investment Analysis
  • Real Estate Cycles

Organisational Unit (School / Division)

  • Dean's Unit, Computer, Data & Math Sciences
  • Mathematics

Contact

Email: J.MacFarlane@westernsydney.edu.au
Phone: (02) 9685 9121
Mobile: 0410434374
Location: ER.1.11
Parramatta

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Publications

Journal Articles

  • Newell, G., MacFarlane, J. and Walker, R. (2014), 'Assessing energy rating premiums in the performance of green office buildings in Australia', Journal of Property Investment and Finance, vol 32, no 4 , pp 352 - 370.
  • Newell, G. and Macfarlane, J. (2006), 'The accuracy of commercial property forecasting in Australia', Pacific Rim Property Research Journal, vol 12, no 3 , pp 311 - 325.
  • Parker, D., Macfarlane, J., Murray, J. and Peng, V. (2003), 'Forecasting Property Market Cycles: An Application of the RICS Model to the Sydney CBD Office Market', Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, vol 8, no 3 , pp 179 - 192.

Previous Projects

Title: Ongoing Development of the NSW Mass Valuation System - Phase 8
Funder:
  • Land and Property Management Authority
Western Researchers: John Macfarlane
Years: 2013-07-31 - 2013-12-31
ID: P00021720
Title: Ongoing Development of the NSW Mass Valuation System - Phase 9
Funder:
  • Land and Property Management Authority
Western Researchers: John Macfarlane
Years: 2014-01-01 - 2014-12-31
ID: P00021985
Title: Modelling Commercial Property Markets
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers: John Macfarlane
Years: 2000-12-31 - 2002-06-30
ID: P0013962
Title: Evaluation of Functional Performance in Commercial Buildings Project Number 2001-011-5
Funder:
  • CRC for Construction Innovation
Western Researchers: John Macfarlane
Years: 2002-07-19 - 2004-05-31
ID: P0013562
Title: Tenant Risk Profiling
Funder:
  • CRC for Construction Innovation
Western Researchers: John Macfarlane
Years: 2003-10-01 - 2005-01-31
ID: P0014709
Title: Ongoing Development of the NSW Mass Valuation System - Phase 3
Funder:
  • Department of Lands NSW
Western Researchers: John Macfarlane
Years: 2008-03-06 - 2009-03-05
ID: P0016023
Title: Ongoing Research and Development of the NSW Mass Valuation System Phase 2
Funder:
  • Department of Lands NSW
Western Researchers: John Macfarlane
Years: 2006-10-06 - 2007-10-05
ID: P0015369
Title: Third Party Review - Residential Portfolio Dec 2017
Funder:
  • NSW Land and Housing Corporation
Western Researchers: John Macfarlane
Years: 2017-11-01 - 2019-01-01
ID: P00024598
Title: Ongoing Research and Development of the NSW Mass Valuation System Phase 1
Funder:
  • Department of Lands NSW
Western Researchers: John Macfarlane
Years: 2005-07-12 - 2006-07-11
ID: P0014820
Title: Review the LAHC Residential valuation process for 31 Dec 2016
Funder:
  • NSW Land and Housing Corporation
Western Researchers: John Macfarlane
Years: 2017-02-16 - 2017-08-14
ID: P00024259
Title: Review NSW Land & Housing Corporation (LAHC) residential valuation process for 31st Dec 2014
Funder:
  • NSW Land and Housing Corporation
Western Researchers: John Macfarlane
Years: 2015-02-11 - 2015-11-18
ID: P00024260
Title: Review NSW Land & Housing Corp (LAHC) residential valuation process for 31 December 2015
Funder:
  • NSW Land and Housing Corporation
Western Researchers: John Macfarlane
Years: 2016-04-01 - 2016-08-23
ID: P00024271
Title: Ongoing Development of the NSW Mass Valuation System - Phase 10
Funder:
  • Department of Finance and Services
Western Researchers: John Macfarlane
Years: 2015-05-25 - 2016-12-31
ID: P00022879
Title: NSW Land & Housing Corporation (LAHC) High Risk Asset Methodology
Funder:
  • NSW Land and Housing Corporation
Western Researchers: John Macfarlane
Years: 2015-03-27 - 2015-11-18
ID: P00024285
Title: NSW Land & Housing Corporation - Residential Valuation Project
Funder:
  • NSW Land and Housing Corporation
Western Researchers: John Macfarlane
Years: 2013-12-06 - 2014-08-01
ID: P00024297
Title: NSW Land & Housing Corporation - advice on selecting sample properties for Property Assessment Survey
Funder:
  • NSW Land and Housing Corporation
Western Researchers: John Macfarlane
Years: 2014-09-08 - 2015-01-05
ID: P00024298
Title: THA valuation & rental assessments
Funder:
  • Teacher Housing Authority of NSW
Western Researchers: John Macfarlane
Years: 2015-11-19 - 2016-02-07
ID: P00024359
Title: Ongoing Development of the NSW Mass Valuation System - Phase 5
Funder:
  • Land and Property Management Authority
Western Researchers: John Macfarlane
Years: 2010-04-06 - 2011-04-05
ID: P00018443
Title: Ongoing Development of the NSW Mass Valuation System - Phase 6
Funder:
  • Land and Property Management Authority
Western Researchers: John Macfarlane
Years: 2011-06-21 - 2012-06-20
ID: P00020371
Title: Ongoing Development of the NSW Mass Valuation System - Phase 4
Funder:
  • Department of Lands NSW
Western Researchers: John Macfarlane
Years: 2009-03-16 - 2010-03-15
ID: P00016931
Title: Building Better Returns: A Study of the Financial Performance of Green Office Buildings in Australia
Funder:
  • Australian Property Institute
Western Researchers: Graeme Newell and John Macfarlane
Years: 2011-11-03 - 2014-12-31
ID: P00020512
Title: Ongoing Development of the NSW Mass Valuation System - Phase 7
Funder:
  • Land and Property Management Authority
Western Researchers: John Macfarlane
Years: 2012-03-29 - 2013-06-30
ID: P00020961

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