Research Paper
Recent housing transfer experience in Australia: implications for affordable housing industry development
Focusing primarily on public housing transfers in Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania, this Inquiry analysed the associated processes and frameworks to reveal the lessons learned. The case studies reveal aspects of transfer practices such as capturing Rent Assistance-enhanced revenues; the transfer of ‘management’ rather than freehold title; and the absence of a role for tenants.
2016
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Security in Retirement The impact of housing and key critical life events
This research examines the wealth holdings of men and women at midlife (40–64 years old)and those who have recently retired, and the impact of some key life events in shaping that wealth.
2016
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Security in Retirement: The impact of housing and key critical life events
This research examines the wealth holdings of men and women at midlife (40–64 years old) and those who have recently retired, and the impact of some key life events in shaping that wealth. Approaching retirement and retirement itself can be a stressful and insecure time if the resources are not available for achieving a modest lifestyle in retirement.
2016
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Population Ageing and Housing: Policy Implications
Population ageing is creating economic opportunities as well as significant challenges for the NSW economy and the state government. On the one hand, a growing number of seniors represent a powerful economic force in terms of their consumption spending and their housing assets.
2016
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Housing conditions of Ireland’s older population: Implications for physical and mental health
A vital component of successful ageing is functional independence and good quality of life. Good housing conditions are important to maintaining good mental and physical health.
2016
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Innovative Public-Private Models to Enhance Aging in Place in the United States
With advanced age, people are more likely to confront challenges to their physical health, mental health, economic security, housing, and access to supports. These challenges threaten people’s ability to age in place, which is the preference of many older people.
2016
Housing First and Social Integration: A Realistic Aim?
One of the basic prerequisites for social inclusion is having adequate housing from which to live one’s life in the community. However, having a house, or home, alone does not in itself guarantee social inclusion.
This paper reviews the available research evidence on the extent to which Housing First services are effective in promoting social integration.
2016
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Considering Housing Models for London’s Aging Population
In Canada, the population is aging. Currently, the cohort aged 65+is greater than those who are aged 0 to 14.
2016
Designing with Downsizers: The next generation of 'downsizer homes' for an active third age
This report responds to the growing number of 'third-agers' whose future housing aspirations are not being met by either specialist retirement developers or mass-market housing projects.
2016
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Do the generations need each other or “never the twain should meet”?
This paper examines the position of the older person within the housing system and puts forward innovative and inspirational ideas for the retirement sector in Wales. However, the main theme has to be the need for a radical transformation of the Welsh retirement sector so that the options available are vibrant, provide lifelong purpose and participation, companionship and visitability.
2016
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