Housing in a time of crisis: Portugal and Spain an overview

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2015

Authors

Matos, Fátima Loureiro de (Author) FLUP; Miramontes Carballada, Ángel (Author) Other; Marques, Teresa Sá (Author) FLUP; Ribeiro, Diogo (Author) FLUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: Proceeding of the Annual Conference ENHR 2015 Housing and Cities in a time of change: are we focusing on People?

Pages: 1-14

Annual Conference ENHR 2015: Housing and Cities in a time of change: are we focusing on People?

Lisboa, 28 de junho a 1 de julho de 2015

Scientific classification

FOS: Humanities

Other information

Abstract (EN): Since the ‘70’s until the current economic crisis Portugal and Spain, had changed social and economically, with significant impact transformations on the housing market: growing urbanization; the growth of home ownership; the increase of tourism and the expansion of second homes; the increase in the number of vacant dwellings and residual social housing sector. Following the deep economic crisis, these countries have experienced a significant increase in poverty rates and housing exclusion. Socio-economic conditions decreased and households have experienced increased difficulties too accessing and maintaining suitable accommodation. Middle class and workers with temporary contracts are the most affected, by the increase unemployment, the decrease social benefits, the limited accessibility to stabilised jobs and home ownership difficulties. The purpose of this communication is to assess the impact of the crisis in the housing sector of the two countries

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific