Examining retirement housing preferences among international retiree migrants

Gibler, K. , Taltavull, P. , Casado-Diaz, J. M. , Casado-Diaz, M. and Rodriguez, V. (2009) Examining retirement housing preferences among international retiree migrants. International Real Estate Review, 12 (1). pp. 1-22. ISSN 1029-6131

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Abstract

Housing demand models based on individual consumer’s utility function reflect preferences about the structure and lot, neighborhood, and location as related to socioeconomic characteristics of the occupants. As a growing proportion of aging residents in many countries are undertaking late life moves, their preferences will have an influence on destination housing markets. We examine the characteristics, attitudes and preferences about retirement housing among immigrant retirees currently living in traditional housing in a retirement destination in Alicante, Spain. Using results from a survey of German and British retirees living in the region, we find through logistic regression that preference for retirement housing is associated with aging and gaining access to in-home support services.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	housing preferences, demographic trends, seniors housing
Faculty/Department:	Faculty of Environment and Technology > Department of Geography and Environmental Management ~Pre-2010 Faculty Structure > Environment and Technology > School of the Built and Natural Environment > Geography Research Unit ~Pre-2012 Faculty Structure > Faculty of Environment and Technology > Department of Geography and Environmental Management
ID Code:	12809
Deposited By:	J. Newton
Deposited On:	07 Dec 2010 12:01
Last Modified:	26 Feb 2013 15:39