Professor Craig Watkins

BSc, PhD

School of Geography and Planning

Professor of Town and Regional Planning

Professor Craig Watkins - Vice-President and Head of the Faculty of Social Sciences
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c.a.watkins@sheffield.ac.uk

Full contact details

Professor Craig Watkins
School of Geography and Planning
Geography and Planning Building
Winter Street
Sheffield
S3 7ND
Profile

I graduated with a BSc (Economics) from the СŷÊÓÆµ of Strathclyde in 1989 and, after a (very) brief period in industry, worked as a researcher in the Department of Economics at the СŷÊÓÆµ of Strathclyde, the Department of Land Economics at the СŷÊÓÆµ of Paisley and the School of Planning and Housing at Heriot-Watt СŷÊÓÆµ. For much of this period, I also worked part-time on a PhD (Land Economics) at the СŷÊÓÆµ of Paisley.

In 1995, I was appointed to a lectureship in the Department of Land Economy at the СŷÊÓÆµ of Aberdeen and in 1999 was promoted to Senior Lecturer.

I joined the Department of Urban Studies and Planning in February 2004 and was promoted to Reader in September 2004. I was Head of Department from 2011 - 2013.

Research interests

My current and recent research focuses on the structure and operation of property markets, particularly local housing systems, and the impact of public policy on real estate market performance. This research addresses theoretical and empirical issues and is generally, although not exclusively, located within a quantitative economic framework. There are four main sub-themes to this work:

  • Analysing the submarket structure and operation of local property markets.
  • Measuring and modelling property market performance.
  • Exploring the interaction between planning, public policy and property market behaviour.
  • Methodological advances in property research.

Current and recent projects

Publications

Books

  • Jones C & Watkins C (2009) . Oxford: Wiley Blackwell. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Adams D & Watkins C (2002) . Oxford: Blackwell. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Gibb K, Leishman C, Marsh A, Meen G, Ong ViforJ R & Watkins C () . Routledge. RIS download Bibtex download

Edited books

  • Adams D, Watkins C & White M (Eds.) (2005) . Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell. RIS download Bibtex download

Journal articles

  • Alkay E & Watkins C (2023) . Town Planning Review, 94(4), 363-384. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Dunning RJ, Moore T & Watkins C (2021) . Land Use Policy, 105, 105434. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Meier P, Purshouse R, Bain M, Bambra C, Bentall R, Birkin M, Brazier J, Brennan A, Bryan M, Cox J , Fell G et al (2019) . Wellcome Open Research, 4. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Costello G, Leishman C, Rowley S & Watkins C (2019) . Geographical Journal. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Dunning R, Levy D, Watkins C & Young G (2019) . Housing Studies, 34(5), 849-867. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Adams D & Watkins C (2018) . Town Planning Review, 89(5), 437-442. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Alkay E, Watkins C & Keskin B (2018) . International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 22(2), 119-130. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Leishman C & Watkins C (2017) . Regional Studies, Regional Science, 4(1), 202-217. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Keskin B, Dunning R & Watkins C (2017) . Journal of European Real Estate Research, 10(1), 73-90. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Keskin B & Watkins CA (2017) . Urban Studies, 54(6), 1446-1462. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Campbell H, Tait M & Watkins C (2014) . Journal of Planning Education and Research, 34(1), 45-59. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Leishman C, Costello G, Rowley S & Watkins C (2013) . Urban Studies, 50(6), 1201-1220. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Hincks S, Leishman C & Watkins C (2013) . Town Planning Review, 84(1), 1-7. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Adams D, Leishman C & Watkins C (2012) . Urban Studies, 49(4), 705-720. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Jones C, Watkins C & Watkins D (2011) . International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, 4(4), 341-356. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Watkins CA & McMaster R (2011) . Housing Theory and Society, 28(3), 280-286. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Jackson C & Watkins C (2011) . Urban Studies, 48(11), 2321-2338. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Ferrari E, Laughlin DL & Watkins C (2011) . Town Planning Review, 82(4), 393-424. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Wong C & Watkins C (2009) . Town Planning Review, 80(4-5), 481-516. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Watkins C (2008) . Housing Studies, 23(2), 163-177. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Jackson CC, Stevenson S & Watkins CA (2008) NY-LON: Does a single cross-continental office market exist?. Journal of Real Estate Portfolio Management, 14(2), 79-92. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Jackson C & Watkins C (2007) . Environment and Planning A, 39(5), 1134-1146. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Crook A, Henneberry J, Watkins C, Rowley S & Crook A (2007) Levy raises complexity fear. Planning, 19(1), 16-16. RIS download Bibtex download
  • McMaster R & Watkins C (2006) . Cambridge Journal of Economics, 30(6), 901-922. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Case B, Colwell PF, Leishman C & Watkins C (2006) . Real Estate Economics, 34(1), 77-107. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Crook A, Rowley S, Henneberry J & Watkins C (2006) North fear southern siphon: a centralised planning gain levy could see funds redircted towards growth areas. Planning(July), 20-20. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Jones C, Leishman C & Watkins C (2005) . Town Planning Review, 76(2), 215-233. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Adair A, Berry J, McGreal S, Poon J, Hutchison N, Watkins C & Gibb K (2005) . Journal of Property Investment & Finance, 23(1), 7-21. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Jackson C & Watkins C (2005) . Urban Studies, 42(8), 1453-1469. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Leishman C & Watkins C (2004) . Journal of Property Investment & Finance, 22(4), 307-319. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Jones C, Leishman C & Watkins C (2004) . Housing Studies, 19(2), 269-283. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Roulac S, Adair A, Crosby N, Lim LC, Watkins C & Davis P (2004) The emerging global real estate appraisal research agenda: Evidence from the ARES, ERES, PPRES and RICS conferences. Journal of Real Estate Literature, 12(2), 135-155. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Roulac S, Adair A, Crosby N, Lim L, Watkins C & Davis P (2004) . Journal of Real Estate Literature, 12(2), 133-156. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Leishman C, Dunse NA, Warren FJ & Watkins C (2003) . Journal of Property Investment & Finance, 21(1), 45-60. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Adair A, Berry J, McGreal S, Hutchison N, Watkins C & Gibb K (2003) . Journal of Property Research, 20(4), 371-386. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Jones C, Leishman C & Watkins C (2003) . Environment and Planning A: Economy and Space, 35(7), 1315-1326. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Adair AS, Crosby N, Lim LC & Watkins C (2003) . Journal of Property Research, 20(1), 91-115. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Watkins C & White M (2003) . Journal of Property Investment & Finance, 21(1). RIS download Bibtex download
  • Costello G & Watkins C (2002) . Housing Studies, 17(6), 857-873. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Adair A, Crosby N, Cheng Lim L & Watkins C (2002) . Pacific Rim Property Research Journal, 8(2), 84-93. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Dunse N, Leishman C & Watkins C (2002) . Urban Studies, 39(3), 483-506. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Leishman C & Watkins C (2002) . Journal of Property Investment & Finance, 20(1), 36-58. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Watkins CA (2001) . Environment and Planning A: Economy and Space, 33(12), 2235-2253. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Dunse N, Leishman C & Watkins C (2001) . Journal of Property Investment & Finance, 19(3), 236-250. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Nanthakumaran N, Watkins C & Orr A (2000) . Environment and Planning A: Economy and Space, 32(4), 655-671. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rosenburg L & Watkins C (1999) . Urban Studies, 36(11), 1973-1996. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Watkins C (1999) . Journal of Property Investment & Finance, 17(2), 157-175. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Watkins C (1998) . Journal of Property Research, 15(1), 57-70. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Pawson H & Watkins C (1998) . Scottish Geographical Magazine, 114(3), 157-163. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Pawson H & Watkins C (1998) . Urban Studies, 35(8), 1291-1309. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Pawson H & Watkins C (1998) . Tijdschrift voor economische en sociale geografie, 89(4), 416-430. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Hoesli M, Thion B & Watkins C (1997) . Journal of Property Research, 14(1), 15-26. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Jones C & Watkins C (1996) . Urban Studies, 33(7), 1129-1140. RIS download Bibtex download

Chapters

  • Gibb K, Leishman C, Marsh A, Meen G, Viforj RO & Watkins C (2024) , The Routledge Handbook of Housing Economics (pp. 1-12). Routledge RIS download Bibtex download
  • O'Brien P, Watkins C & Dunning R (2024) , The Routledge Handbook of Housing Economics (pp. 242-252). Routledge RIS download Bibtex download
  • Gibb K, Leishman C, Marsh A, Meen G, Viforj RO & Watkins C (2024) , The Routledge Handbook of Housing Economics (pp. 1-12). Taylor & Francis RIS download Bibtex download
  • (2017) Springer International Publishing RIS download Bibtex download
  • Dunning R, Keskin B & Watkins C (2017) , Advances in Automated Valuation Modeling (pp. 209-223). Springer International Publishing RIS download Bibtex download
  • Jones C, Leishman C & Watkins CA (2011) Structural change in urban housing markets In Gibb K & Marsh A (Ed.), Housing Economics Sage RIS download Bibtex download
  • Watkins CA & McMaster R (2011) Economics and under-determination: a case study of urban land and housing In Gibb K & Marsh A (Ed.), Housing Economics Sage RIS download Bibtex download
  • Watkins C (2011) , International Encyclopedia of Housing and Home (pp. 39-44). RIS download Bibtex download
  • McMaster R & Watkins C (2011) , International Encyclopedia of Housing and Home (pp. 135-138). RIS download Bibtex download
  • Watkins CA (2009) Microeconomic perspectives on the structure and operation of local housing markets In Smith S & Munro M (Ed.), Microstructures of Housing Markets (pp. 5-19). London: Routledge. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Adams D, Watkins C & White M (2008) In Adams D, Watkins C & White M (Ed.), Planning, Public Policy & Property Markets (pp. 237-251). Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Adams D, Watkins C & White M (2008) In Adams D, Watkins C & White M (Ed.), Planning, Public Policy & Property Markets (pp. 1-13). Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Adair A, Berry J, Gibb K, Hutchison N, Mcgreal S & Watkins C (2008) In Adams D, Watkins C & White M (Ed.), Planning, Public Policy & Property Markets (pp. 149-166). Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Adair A, Berry J, Gibb K, Hutchison N, McGreal S & Watkins C (2005) Urban Regeneration, Property Indices and Market Performance, PLANNING, PUBLIC POLICY AND PROPERTY MARKETS (pp. 148-166). RIS download Bibtex download
  • Adams D, Watkins C & White M (2005) , PLANNING, PUBLIC POLICY AND PROPERTY MARKETS (pp. 239-251). RIS download Bibtex download
  • Adams D, Watkins C & White M (2005) Planning, Public Policy & Property Markets Preface, PLANNING, PUBLIC POLICY AND PROPERTY MARKETS (pp. XI-+). RIS download Bibtex download
  • Adams D, Watkins C & White M (2005) Examining Public Policy and Property Markets, PLANNING, PUBLIC POLICY AND PROPERTY MARKETS (pp. 3-13). RIS download Bibtex download
  • Jones C & Watkins CA (1999) Planning for the housing system In Allmendinger P & Chapman M (Ed.), Planning Beyond 2000 Chichester: Wiley. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Campbell H, Tait M & Watkins C () , Readings in Planning Theory (pp. 187-213). John Wiley & Sons, Ltd RIS download Bibtex download
  • Ed Ferrari RD & Watkins C () , Planning Gain (pp. 175-200). John Wiley & Sons, Ltd RIS download Bibtex download
  • Murray M () Routledge RIS download Bibtex download
  • () , Greenfields, Brownfields and Housing Development (pp. 175-210). Blackwell Publishing Ltd RIS download Bibtex download
  • () , Greenfields, Brownfields and Housing Development (pp. 54-93). Blackwell Publishing Ltd RIS download Bibtex download
  • () , Greenfields, Brownfields and Housing Development (pp. 244-264). Blackwell Publishing Ltd RIS download Bibtex download
  • () , Greenfields, Brownfields and Housing Development (pp. 211-243). Blackwell Publishing Ltd RIS download Bibtex download
  • () , Greenfields, Brownfields and Housing Development (pp. 150-171). Blackwell Publishing Ltd RIS download Bibtex download
  • () , Greenfields, Brownfields and Housing Development (pp. 121-149). Blackwell Publishing Ltd RIS download Bibtex download
  • () , Greenfields, Brownfields and Housing Development (pp. 94-118). Blackwell Publishing Ltd RIS download Bibtex download
  • () , Greenfields, Brownfields and Housing Development (pp. 265-282). Blackwell Publishing Ltd RIS download Bibtex download
  • () , Greenfields, Brownfields and Housing Development (pp. 3-18). Blackwell Publishing Ltd RIS download Bibtex download
  • () , Greenfields, Brownfields and Housing Development (pp. 19-53). Blackwell Publishing Ltd RIS download Bibtex download

Conference proceedings papers

  • Watkins C & Alkay E (2017) . 24th Annual European Real Estate Society Conference RIS download Bibtex download
  • Watkins C & Alkay E (2016) . 25th Annual European Real Estate Society Conference RIS download Bibtex download
  • Watkins C, Alkay E & Keskin B (2015) . 22nd Annual European Real Estate Society Conference RIS download Bibtex download
  • Coskun Y, Watkins C & White M (2014) Macroeconomic Change, Housing Affordability and Public Policies: The Case of Turkey RIS download Bibtex download

Reports

  • Hincks S, Dunning R, Moore T, Young G & Watkins C (2020) A View from the North: Understanding Local Authority Housing and Planning Capacity in an Era of Austerity RIS download Bibtex download
  • Crook A, Lord A, Dunning R, Buck M, Cantillon S, Burgess G, Watkins C & Whitehead C (2020) The Incidence, Value and Delivery of Planning Obligations and Community Infrastructure Levy in England in 2018-19, RIS download Bibtex download
  • Crook A, Lord A, Dunning R, Dockerill B, Carro A, Burgess G & Watkins C (2018) The Incidence, Value and Delivery of Planning Obligations and Community Infrastructure Levy in England in 2016-17, RIS download Bibtex download
  • Crook A, Watkins C, Lord A, Dunning R, Burgess G & Whitehead C (2018) First memorandum of evidence to House of Commons Select committe on Housing, Communities & Local Government on Land Value Capture RIS download Bibtex download
  • Dunning R, Henneberry J, Inch A, Payne S, Watkins C, While A, Young G & Hickman H (2017) Attitudinal research on financial payments to reduce opposition to new homes RIS download Bibtex download
  • Watkins CA (2015) The Value of Planning RIS download Bibtex download
  • Dunning R, Watkins C, Inch A, Payne S, While A, Young G, Hickman H, Bramley G, McIntosh S, Watkins D & Valler D (2014) The impact of the New Homes Bonus on attitudes and behaviour RIS download Bibtex download
  • Crook A, Dunning R, Ferrari E, Henneberry J, Rowley S, Watkins C, Whitehead C, Monk S, Burgess G & Grant F-L (2010) The incidence value and delivery of planning obligations in England, 2007-08 RIS download Bibtex download
  • Wong C, Baker M, Hincks S, Rae A, Ferrari E & Watkins C (2008) Outcome Indicators for Spatial Planning in England RIS download Bibtex download
  • Crook A, Henneberry J, Rowley S, Smith R & Watkins C (2008) Valuing Planning Obligations in England: Update Study for 2005-06 RIS download Bibtex download
  • Crook A, Rowley S, Henneberry J & Watkins C (2007) The use and value of planning obligations in Wales RIS download Bibtex download
  • Crook A, Henneberry J, Rowley S, Watkins C & Halcrow Group (2006) Valuing planning obligations in England RIS download Bibtex download

Dictionary/encyclopaedia entries

  • McMaster R & Watkins C (2012) . In International Encyclopedia of Housing and Home Elsevier. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Watkins C (2012) . In International Encyclopedia of Housing and Home Elsevier. RIS download Bibtex download
Teaching activities

I teach on the following modules:

  • , Economics for Spatial Planning
  • , Property Economics

PhD supervision

I am Primary Supervisor for the following PhD students:

  • Rami Shamseen, Decentralisation and the growth of core cities
  • Chan-Woo Kim, Commercial real estate rental markets in Europe