Energy efficiency in housing management – conclusions from an international study

Energy efficiency has gained a lot of prominence in recent debates on urban sustainability and housing policy due to its potential consequences for climate change. At the local, national and also international level, there are numerous initiatives to promote energy savings and the use of renewable energy to reduce the environmental burden. There...

Management of privatised housing: International approaches and challenges

The sale of public and social housing has been a major aspect of housing policies in the past decades. In all countries, privatisation has led to new challenges for housing manage-ment. Many estates are now in a state of mixed (public and private) ownership, which raises questions about the division of responsibilities between public and private...

Managing privatised housing: An international overview of developments and challenges

Housing renewal and maintenance in Europe: Towards a working group's agenda