To conclude, we recognise that housing is integrally related to a host of outcomes for the individuals, communities and society more broadly beyond those that are financial or material. Quality housing can facilitate psychological and social outcomes such as security and a sense of control over one’s life.
Although commendable progress has been made over the years in the real estate and housing sectors, there is room for a great deal more. Availability of adequate housing units in the affordable segment and improved home ownership coupled with access to formal housing finance for the lower income segments, continues to be a policy priority for contributing significantly to all round economic growth. 36.