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Understanding housing demand learning from rising markets in Yorkshire and the Humber [electronic resource]

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: London Chartered Institute of Housing 2007ISBN:
  • 9781905018406
  • 9781905018383
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 333.33 $2 18
Online resources: Summary: Attempts to explain housing market demand by focusing on rising markets. Considers residential mobility to be affected by four factors: resources, identities, residential perceptions and notions of place. Distinct mobility groups are identified within the study's areas. Argues that greater analysis should be undertaken on what market fluctuations signify. Policy-makers should pay more attention to local people and motivational factors. They should be cautious when intervening in the market as groups may not react as a group or as intended. Concludes that the capacity to manage markets is limited. Attention should be paid to housing quality and neighbourhood function, rather than concentrating on price increases.
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Attempts to explain housing market demand by focusing on rising markets. Considers residential mobility to be affected by four factors: resources, identities, residential perceptions and notions of place. Distinct mobility groups are identified within the study's areas. Argues that greater analysis should be undertaken on what market fluctuations signify. Policy-makers should pay more attention to local people and motivational factors. They should be cautious when intervening in the market as groups may not react as a group or as intended. Concludes that the capacity to manage markets is limited. Attention should be paid to housing quality and neighbourhood function, rather than concentrating on price increases.