Profitability analysis of a strategy to increase housing quality in socially disadvantage large housing estates

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the profitability of a strategy to increase housing quality in socially disadvantaged large housing estates. The primary issue is to identify costs affected by poor management and neighbourhoods’ social problems. Based on detailed case study material from a socially deprived area in the city of Malmö (Sweden), detailed economic data is discussed and analyzed. The empirical data indicates that it is profitable to have a clear and active housing management strategy. The value of the study, from a practical perspective is a deeper knowledge of difficulties and possibilities to stabilize these housing areas and to find sustainable work methods. From a research perspective this provides information that can be used for improved knowledge of comparative management studies.