Motives for Investments in Housing Rehabilitation among Private Landlords under Rent Control

Andersen, Hans Skifter

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“…Since many landlords in Sweden do not choose simply the tender with the lowest price, there is a possibility for a well-reputed contractor to develop more attractive services. Demands from tenants have earlier been shown to be one of the most common motives for landlords to undertake housing refurbishment projects and maintenance activities in Denmark (Andersen, 1998).…”

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Service quality and product quality in housing refurbishment

Holm

2000

International Journal of Quality &Amp; Reliability Management

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The significance of the quality of work in the construction industry has been highlighted in recent years. Nevertheless, it is unusual to find that housing refurbishment projects have been undertaken with a clear emphasis on the service provided for tenants. To assess the scope for tenant satisfaction in the refurbishment industry, an empirical study has been undertaken in an attempt to identify principles which have implications for housing refurbishment. The relationship between service quality, product quality, tenant satisfaction and employee satisfaction is emphasised in the study. The investigation concerns refurbishment of two multi‐family housing estates in Sweden, owned by a semi‐public housing association. Statistical analysis of questionnaire responses from tenants indicates that there is a strong link between meeting the customers’ expectations and contractor reputation. Furthermore, the analysis reveals a strong belief among the workers that quality of work is essential. Conclusions outline the practical implications of these findings.

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Service quality and product quality in housing refurbishment

Holm

2000

International Journal of Quality &Amp; Reliability Management

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“…In the Danish context, Anderson (1998) provides insight into supporting landlord investment in housing rehabilitation. He identifies three major barriers to rental housing rehabilitation, including: the economic profitability of investments; cash-flow and finance problems; and rental control and other legislation.…”

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Supporting Sustainable Home Improvement in the Private Rental Sector: The View of Investors

Gabriel

Watson

2012

Urban Policy and Research

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In this article, we examine the problem of how to support energy and water saving upgrades for sustainable home improvement in Australia's private rental sector. The study focuses on the views of private rental investors in recognition that tenant actions to minimise energy and water use are constrained by existing housing infrastructure. Moreover, it is the investor who bears the cost of any substantive improvements. The study is based on consultation with 52 private rental investors. While participants expressed broad support for sustainable home improvement, they also identified significant barriers to such investment including: high upfront and maintenance costs, lack of knowledge about the most effective energy and water saving options; the under-developed role of real estate agents in facilitating sustainable upgrades; and difficulties in obtaining consent across common and strata-titled property. In addition, our consultation highlighted the diverse nature of the sector, with some of the most intractable problems located in low-cost, ageing, strata-titled flats and units. While all segments of the market require consistency and stability in policy settings, there is a need for more specific consideration of the needs of investors and tenants in low-cost housing and strata-titled properties.

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“…For example in the middle-east Omar (2003) found a relationship between the type of ownership and maintenance in the case of Libya, and Diacon (1991) found similar patterns in the UK. Andersen (1998) and Carley (1990) also noted that privately rented housing was generally less well maintained than privately owned housing. Any discussion on housing conditions must take into account the cost of maintenance and the age of housing.…”

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Housing conditions in Palestinian refugee camps, Jordan

Alnsour

Meaton

2014

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This paper evaluates the quality of housing in a Palestinian refugee camp in Jordan. More than two million registered refugees live in Jordan, most of whom living in thirteen refugee camps established in the late 1960s following the Arab-Israeli conflict of 1967. Many of these camps are characterized by poor living conditions and associated health, social and environmental problems. However, there is scant empirical evidence regarding the quality of the housing in these camps. This paper addresses this gap by reporting on the findings of a questionnaire survey of 382 household units in Baqa'a Camp, the largest of the camps. The quantitative survey was triangulated by a series of extensive fieldwork visits to the area. Findings reveal that the housing in the camp is generally substandard. Poor structure and maintenance are key problems and this paper identifies and discusses various challenges, political and practical, that stand in the way of housing improvements. The paper concludes by suggesting that new models of ownership and responsibility need to be forged between the stakeholders in order to break the current stalemate of inaction.

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Motives for Investments in Housing Rehabilitation among Private Landlords under Rent Control

Cited by 19 publications

References 15 publications

Service quality and product quality in housing refurbishment

Service quality and product quality in housing refurbishment

Supporting Sustainable Home Improvement in the Private Rental Sector: The View of Investors

Housing conditions in Palestinian refugee camps, Jordan

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