Sociologický ústav AV ČR, v.v.i.

The last two years has seen turmoil in the housing finance markets across the world, after a long period of growth and innovation. The workshop expects to concentrate on some of the issues raised by these events – include fundamental questions about the role of debt finance; the range of mortgage investments available, the potential for public private partnerships; and the capacity to manage risk in different housing markets.
As always we welcome papers across a wide range of topics covering both private and public sector provision; housing finance and housing tenure; the specifics of different mortgage markets; the role of regulation; the impact of policy; innovation and economic change on both markets and individuals; and policy development. Both country specific and comparative analyses are welcome.
At least one session will address issues associated with property valuations and the quality of market information. Papers that examine specific valuation methodologies, including the use and impact of automated valuation methods (AVMs); the role that the quality of information valuation has played in the current financial crisis; and broader issues on the relationship between valuation, bank lending and securitisation are particularly welcome.
All enquiries about the workshop should be sent to Christine Whitehead or Tom Kauko or Jens Lunde.

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