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The Housing Puzzle

Author/s: Bob Hargreaves

Date Published: 1/01/2009

Published in: Volume 15 - 2009 Issue 1 (pages 4 - 16)

Abstract

This paper is the keynote address, presented by Professor Bob Hargreaves at the 15 PRRES Conference in Sydney over 18–21 January 2009, on research opportunities in housing for property academics. The keynote address was sponsored by Estate Master.

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Keywords

Affordability - Behavioural Aspects - Future Markets - Housing Policy - Housing Research

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