BFW-Studie - European Union of Developers and House Builders
BFW-Studie - European Union of Developers and House Builders
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