We review the existing literature on the causes of vacancies in the housing market. First, we present a detailed … vacancies in the housing market in the context of prospect theory which could be extended by future research. Second, we … specific type of vacancy into account is highly relevant for housing policy decisions. …

parameters such as the economic situation and the demands of the rival products are used generally. Especially in the housing … sector, which is the locomotive sector for emerging countries, it is critical to anticipate housing demand and its …, and land registry cadastral directorates of the countries have focused on explaining housing demand with economic …

This document surveys the Uruguayan housing market, first describing the main housing programs and policies, then … comparing their design with households' characteristics and needs. The document additionally measures Uruguay's housing deficit …, using the basis deficit as well as quantitative and qualitative deficits, and provides a definition of housing informality …

This paper describes the determinants of housing demand in Brazil, with the intention of informing policy aimed at … reducing the housing deficit and increasing home ownership. As price elasticity for renters is slightly higher, public policies … owners. Given that rent is a pro-cyclical variable and that housing-price supply elasticity tends to be low, a social housing …