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BFW-Studie - European Union of Developers and House Builders

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<strong>BFW</strong>-Study<br />

Table <strong>of</strong> contents<br />

Summary 19<br />

Introduction 20<br />

Adaptation <strong>of</strong> the housing stock to suit senior citizens<br />

Reasons for the need <strong>of</strong> action – demographic change <strong>and</strong> its effects 21<br />

Pan-<strong>European</strong> population ageing<br />

The housing stock in perspective 23<br />

High home ownership rate among the 65 + target group<br />

Level <strong>of</strong> supply <strong>of</strong> barrier-free homes differs sharply<br />

More alternative forms <strong>of</strong> housing instead <strong>of</strong> full in-patient nursing care<br />

Trend towards independent living<br />

Services to be close to the household<br />

New focus in subsidy policy needed<br />

Examples <strong>of</strong> accommodation <strong>and</strong> construction that are suited<br />

to senior citizens in Europe 26<br />

Great Britain – sheltered housing<br />

The Netherl<strong>and</strong>s – living in a protected environment<br />

Housing for senior citizens: a growth market 27<br />

Locally <strong>and</strong> nationally characterised markets for housing for senior citizens<br />

Average investment risk<br />

Conclusion 31<br />

Adaptation <strong>of</strong> living space as a task for the future<br />

Étude <strong>BFW</strong>: Les logement et le troisième âge 33<br />

18 <strong>BFW</strong>-Study 2007

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