The population is aging in Finland as in other Western countries. While most elderly residents prefer to age in place, some relocate because of push factors that create stress in their current homes and pull factors that attract them to a new dwelling. In last ten years, independent living...

Urban residential infill development is a controversial topic in many cities. Supporters point to social value of replacing vacant lots and run-down buildings with housing for residents who help stabilize and improve inner city neighborhoods. Economic benefits include increased property tax...

The purpose of this paper is to describe business opportunities for real estate investment companies in Finland. This paper focuses on rental apartment buildings for seniors. The research is the case study of the largest national provider of housing services in Finland; VVO. VVO owns...

Retiree migration in Europe has been an increasing phenomenon during last fifteen years from the North countries to the South. Spain has been one of the primary destinations for this group and they have tended to concentrate in only some coastal and very warm areas, like Alicante, Islands and...

Corporate real estate management (CREM) performance needs to be measured and monitored so as to ensure the match between a company's business and real estate strategies. Performance measures used in CREM should be identified based on the company's core business goals instead of using traditional...

The province of Alicante (Spain) is one of the most attractive areas to German retirees owning a house to live. Revicval survey is a project where we ask to a sample of Germans retirees different aspects of their housing decision, both sociological and economic. The aim is to analyse the impact...

Housing markets has growth very strongly during last 10 years in many Spanish areas. Some of them have been receiving increasing number of retiree migrants from the north and central Europe who own houses to live during a part of the year, coinciding with the period of stronger growth on house...

The paper evaluates the role of retiree migration on housing markets in Orihuela, Alicante, Spain. It checks the flow of migrants from 50 to 65 demanding housing and evaluates the effects on housing construction and prices coming from this phenomena. Analysis is focused on Valencia Community...

As economies and societies transform, housing models must be modified to reflect changes in demand. Many Asian countries are experiencing demographic, economic, and cultural changes that are altering housing and living arrangements. Economic development has led to increasing life expectancy,...

The corporationsí primary aim is to add to the wealth of investors/owners. In order to achieve this aim the corporation sets strategic goals for its business activities. This defines the demands for corporate real estate, which should be linked to the corporationsí strategic goals. The real...