{"id":74348,"date":"2017-12-12T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-12-12T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/what-could-viennas-low-cost-housing-policy-teach-the-uk\/"},"modified":"2017-12-12T21:03:15","modified_gmt":"2017-12-12T14:03:15","slug":"what-could-viennas-low-cost-housing-policy-teach-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/what-could-viennas-low-cost-housing-policy-teach-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"What could Vienna\u2019s low-cost housing policy teach the UK?"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nRent controls mean public sector workers and those on lower pay can afford to live and work in the Austrian capitalVienna effortlessly tops the world\u2019s most liveable city surveys, and for good reason. Its citizens \u2013 1.8 million at the last count \u2013 enjoy affordable public transport, abundant greenery and rents UK citizens could only dream of. In fact, acccommodation in Vienna is plentiful and cheap, making it one of the most affordable places to live. In this compact city, dominated by four- and five-storey, walk-up mansion blocks, tenants have been known to snag flats with palace views, free heating and Alps mineral water on tap. More than 80% of residents rent, and two-thirds of Viennese citizens live in municipal or publicly subsidised housing. Eight out of ten flats built in the city today are financed by Vienna\u2019s housing subsidy scheme. This quality and range helps push down rental prices, meaning low-paid workers can afford to live in the Austrian capital, even in the city centre. They often live centrally and enjoy its cheap amenities, short commutes and, thanks to a sound economy, jobs \u2013 even when renting on the partially regulated private market. Related: Oh Vienna: world heritage status\u200b threatened by high-rise Continue reading…
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\nSource : theguardian.com
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