Do Amenities Enhance the Value of Office Buildings? Dynamic Causal Impact of Modern Retrofitting
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/remav-2027-0002 | Journal eISSN: 2300-5289 (formerly 1733-2478)
Language: English
Submitted on: Oct 22, 2026
Accepted on: Oct 29, 2026
Published on: Oct 31, 2026
Published by: Real Estate Management and Valuation
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