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The Impact of Migration on a Regulated Rental Market
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Abstract Throughout the 20th century, the Swedish rental market has generally been heavily regulated, with both a rental queue in place, as well as generally fixed rents, with limited ability to vary these. Though these systems remain in place, in the 21st century, a number of deregulatory measures have been... view more
Throughout the 20th century, the Swedish rental market has generally been heavily regulated, with both a rental queue in place, as well as generally fixed rents, with limited ability to vary these. Though these systems remain in place, in the 21st century, a number of deregulatory measures have been taken. Meanwhile, evolving migration flows and strong humanitarian migration in particular have continued. These developments combined mean that now more than ever, impacts of migration on the rental housing market are increasingly likely. This paper investigates the relationship between foreign-born and internal migration and rents on the housing market. Findings suggest that foreign-born migration, and refugees in particular, impact rents, especially in major cities.... view less
Keywords
immigration; migration; refugee; internal migration; residential behavior; rent; deregulation; housing market; Sweden
Classification
Migration, Sociology of Migration
Area Development Planning, Regional Research
Document language
English
Publication Year
2020
Page/Pages
p. 35-48
Journal
Region: the journal of ERSA, 7 (2020) 1
ISSN
2409-5370
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed