Europe faces a structural housing shortage, with chronic undersupply driving up prices and rents across all segments. Policies such as rent controls may alleviate symptoms, but long-term solutions require a sustained increase in housing supply, supported by consistent frameworks and the mobilisation of private capital.
INREV’s latest snapshot on affordable housing explores the scale of the challenge and how institutional investors can help deliver affordable, sustainable housing:
- Chronic undersupply and fragmented regulation are holding back investment and slowing delivery.
- Institutional investors hold €573 billion in residential assets but face barriers to direct development involvement.
- State aid reform, simplified permitting, and public-private partnerships are critical to bridging the €12 trillion investment gap.
- Adaptive reuse, industrialised construction, and zoning reform can accelerate delivery while controlling costs.
Read the full snapshot below to see how coordinated public-private action can transform Europe’s housing markets.
Bridging the housing crisis gap with institutional capital
Published on 10 Nov 2025