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ESG Viewpoint - A focus on affordable housing

ESG Viewpoint - A focus on affordable housing  

Last updated on 24 Jun 2020

A lack of affordable housing is a global issue and not one exclusively seen in developing markets, with acute issues also common in property hotspots in Western Europe and North America. Whilst there is no single definition of affordable housing, generally the term captures a wide spectrum of housing options, varying from social rent, to intermediate rent, to first-time buyer schemes aimed at getting people on the property ladder.

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