Why are we short on suitable housing?

Posted on July 23, 2017July 25, 2017 by realitycheckaotearoa

During much of the twentieth century, the government had a significant role in enabling the supply of good quality housing (known as State housing) in New Zealand[1]. However, over the past 25 years there has been a shift away from supply side housing subsidy (bricks and mortar), which addresses the shortage or unresponsive supply, towards Read more about Why are we short on suitable housing?[…]

How is housing demand assessed?

Posted on July 23, 2017August 1, 2017 by realitycheckaotearoa

Predictions or forecasts of housing demand are most often based on demographic forecasts of population change and assumptions around household formation patterns. Household formation is conditioned by economic opportunity and specifically whether or not individuals or families have sufficient income or other entitlements to rent or buy a house. Short of asking everyone living in Read more about How is housing demand assessed?[…]