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October 17, 2024
The accumulated Construction GDP grows 10.1% in the second quarter of 2024, with increases in all subsectors. In a change of trend, the mortgage market is now increasing 2.2% in real amount and is set to continue advancing
August 23, 2024
Wealth stagnation may be influencing consumption and investment decisions. The recovery of prices in the real estate sector will help to improve the trend. However, the concentration of wealth in housing has negative externalities.
August 1, 2024
Falling interest rates, the gradual recovery in the eurozone and a more positive demographic outlook are expected to boost residential demand, which in a context of relatively limited housing production will lead to house price growth in the current biennium.
July 29, 2024
Since 2013, labor productivity in the construction sector, measured as GVA per hour worked in real terms, has fallen by more than 20%. In comparison, the growth in the same indicator for all sectors is 5%.
July 22, 2024
Since 2021 housing starts have been lower than homes created. Factors that could limit housing supply include a shortage of land ready to start new developments, regulatory uncertainty and labor shortages. Measures are needed to boost residential construction and rental supply.
July 22, 2024
The housing shortage is a complex problem, which is the subject of increasing attention and justified social, economic and political concern. Large segments of the population suffer from difficulties in accessing residential rental housing or homeownership, especially in large cities and high-demand areas.
June 13, 2024
We summarize the recent development of the Chinese economy and highlight the unbalanced economic structure. Risks include the housing market, geopolitics, deflation and unbalanced economic structure. We also analyze the ongoing fiscal and monetary policy coordination to stimulate growth.
April 4, 2024
At the end of 2023 we find opposite results in the Real Estate market. Construction presents historical results, growth rates well above the average in different indicators. The housing market is contracting with figures as of November 2023. In both cases, we estimate that in 2024 both sectors will reverse the trends
March 22, 2024
Cities can adopt either sprawling or compact designs, and their growth trajectory is determined by land disposition and zoning regulations. This can impact livelihoods, health, and mobility patterns. In Colombia, capital cities tend to exhibit a more concentrated design. Other municipalities tend to be more widespread.
February 26, 2024
The housing sector is in a deceleration phase: low sales, high cancellations, and increased finished inventories. Certainty about VIS subsidies, reduced interest rates, and improved household financial balances will aid recovery, expected to be slow, gradual, and solidified by 2025.
February 26, 2024
Presenting the construction supply and demand structure with a special section on urban design. In the supply section: GDP, employment, firms, and sector composition. In the demand section: logistics, housing, household composition, demographic trends, housing deficit, among others.
