National Housing Research Articles

ANALISIS PERSEPSI KEBISINGAN PADA RUAS-RUAS JALAN DI SEKITAR PERUMAHAN NASIONAL MONANG-MANING DENPASAR-BARAT

The urban population continues to increase due to uncontrolled urbanization. This increase in population is in line with the increasing ownership of private vehicles which causes an increase in the volume of vehicles on the roads. On the other hand, it is very difficult to increase road capacity due to the dense use of land. As a result, the volume of traffic exceeds road capacity, causing congestion and impacting noise. This study was conducted in the National Housing Monang-Maning area, West Denpasar, an area that experiences noise exceeding the noise level standard. The purpose of this study was to analyze public perceptions of noise levels. A total of 125 questionnaires were distributed to people living in the area. This perception data was analyzed using multiple linear regression statistics. The results showed that the variables Traffic Volume, Road Conditions, and Population Number had a significant positive effect on the Noise Level that occurred in the Perumnas Monang Maning area, both partially and simultaneously. The Sig. values ??were obtained, respectively, of 0.000 <0.050; t count of 6.263; 4.737; 8.360 > ttable = 1.980; and Fcount = 72.763 > Ftable = 0.071; determination coefficient R2 = 63.50%; obtained model: Y = 5.331 + 0.295X1 + 0.229X2 + 0.344X3. The Population Variable has the largest coefficient, which means it has the greatest influence on noise levels

The Role of Recruitment and Selection on Organisational Performance: A Case of National Housing Corporation in Tanzania

This study examines the role of recruitment and selection practices on organisational performance at Tanzania's National Housing Corporation (NHC). Employing a descriptive research design, the study targeted all 76 employees at NHC headquarters across various departments, using census sampling to ensure comprehensive data collection and eliminate bias. Data were gathered through structured questionnaires with closed-ended questions measured on a five-point Likert scale. Analysis involved both descriptive statistics (percentages, frequency distributions, mean, and standard deviations) and inferential statistics (correlation) to examine relationships between independent variables (recruitment and selection, training and development, performance appraisal) and dependent variable (NHC's organisational performance). Findings reveal that recruitment and selection at NHC play a critical role on organisational performance. NHC has a well-communicated recruitment policy with high employee awareness and involvement. Internal advertising of new positions is common, supporting talent retention and growth opportunities. While job applicants generally receive adequate information, some inconsistencies exist. The recruitment process is perceived as transparent, though improvements are possible. NHC is seen as an equal-opportunity employer, but reinforcement is needed in some areas. Employees feel reasonably included in the selection process, which is merit-based with clearly defined criteria. Selected candidates generally fit well with the organisational culture. However, inclusiveness in selection could be enhanced. Recommendations include improving recruitment policy communication, increasing employee engagement, strengthening internal advertising, reinforcing equal opportunity practices, maintaining merit-based selection, ensuring cultural fit, and fostering trust and transparency. These suggestions aim to optimize recruitment and selection practices, thereby enhancing NHC's organizational performance and potentially benefiting other organizations.

Just Housing Unrealized: The Canada Housing Benefit in Atlantic Canada

We examine the design and implementation of the Canada Housing Benefit (CHB), which is a rent subsidy provided to low-income tenants and an important part of the National Housing Strategy. Focusing on three Atlantic provinces, we explore to what extent the CHB adheres to just housing, based on the perspectives of stakeholders (n=18) who work with people living in poverty. We find that the CHB fails to provide assistance to many marginalized renters, thus perpetuating their exclusion. The CHB also falls short in providing housing that is affordable and secure, and lacks involvement in decision-making on the part of those with lived experience. Finally, the current state of the rental market, including a lack of units and landlord discrimination, poses significant limitations to its implementation. We conclude that the design of the CHB needs to be overhauled to comply with just housing, but that the housing terrain in which allowances are provided needs to be transformed or just housing will remain unrealized.

Evaluation of real estate investment performance of insurance companies by NHF Act in curbing housing deficit in Nigeria

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the real estate investment performance portfolio decision-making of the insurance firms by the National Housing Fund (NHF) Act in reducing the housing deficit in Nigeria. The insurance companies' gross premium, real estate investment and return on investment trends for the period 2014–2019 were evaluated, to determine the extent of their investment in real estate in Nigeria, this ought to have reduced the shortfall in housing.Design/methodology/approachBoth primary and secondary sources were used. Cronbach’s alpha was used for testing the reliability. The Friedman mean rank with Chi-square was used for different types of real estate investment properties and for reasons for investing in real estate by insurance companies in Nigeria. The test for normality was conducted using the Shapiro–Wilk and Spearman correlation for the significance. The percentage and the data envelopment analysis frontier model were used for measuring performance and efficiency.FindingsThe results showed that the majority of real estate investments made by insurance companies were in commercial and land buying and reselling and that their performance was below average. However, their motivation for investing is not toward the NHF Act but rather for diversification and increasing their capital.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is one of the first studies in Nigeria that looked at how well insurance firms have performed investing in real estate as required by the NHF Act. However, the new Act, the National Housing Fund (Establishment) Act of 2018 which was put on hold due to flaws, affected data availability beyond 2019.

Assessing the Impact of Women Discrimination in HRM Practices on Three-component Model (TCM) of Organizational Commitment: A Study on the Indian Banking Sector

Notably, social-psychological approaches such as relative deprivation theory (personal and collective) and social exchange theory posit that there exists a negative association between women discrimination in HRM practices and organizational commitment. It is pertinent to note that the study of organizational commitment is significant across behavioral and attitudinal perspectives as well as differing conceptualizations. Considering this, the present study aims to investigate the causal linkages between women discrimination in HRM practices and the three-component model (TCM) of organizational commitment in the Indian banking sector. To test the hypothesized relationships, partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used on a sample of 394 women employees from the following banks in Northern India—State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Housing and Development Finance Corporation Bank, and Jammu and Kashmir Bank. The results obtained revealed that women discrimination in HRM practices has a significant negative impact on all three components of the TCM approach of organizational commitment—affective commitment, continuance commitment, and normative commitment. Specifically, the negative effect was found more on affective commitment and normative commitment, unlike continuance commitment. Consequently, the current study has thrown light on theoretical and managerial implications along with directions for future research.

Medzivojnová Banská Bystrica: Obraz kultúrneho a spoločenského života

The interwar period in Banská Bystrica brought significant changes in the political, economic, cultural, and social spheres of the city. The establishment of the First Czechoslovak Republic and subsequent democratic conditions accelerated the formation of a modern civil society and the development of culture. Key roles were played by education, associations, educational activities, periodicals, radio, libraries, as well as the development of arts, which included literature, theater, music, cinema, and visual arts. One of the centers of social and cultural life became the newly built National House, which significantly contributed to the shaping of public life. During this period, the celebration of anniversaries and significant visits represented an important aspect of social life. These events aimed to strengthen national identity and simultaneously serve to present the city in the best possible light.

Structural Disadvantage in Housing Opportunities

This paper discusses the ways that race and migration have shaped the housing opportunities people experience in England. It explores the historical development of policy and practice that has shaped racial inequalities in housing. It argues that the violence created by national and local state-supported housing policies has disproportionately affected racialised minorities, as has the slow violence generated by the neglect and stigmatisation of working-class housing. In turn, this has provided the justification for clearances and the remaking of space for those with the money to invest in the financialisation of land and housing through dispossession and denial of the right to safe, secure, and affordable housing. This analysis will be used as a basis to propose ways in which housing research can develop a coherent, critical perspective to race and migration and develop an alternative discourse to challenge the dominant market-driven, individualistic narratives. Adopting a critical approach allows researchers to move beyond the logic of housing policies at national and local levels to analyse and propose action to address persistent racial inequalities in housing.

Potrzeby osób z niepełnosprawnościami na poziomie lokalnym na przykładzie powiatu trzebnickiego

Getting to know the needs of people with disabilities might truly contribute to the improvement of their quality of life. The aim of the study discussed in this article is the hierarchisation of the needs of people with disabilities at the local level, on the example of Trzebnica poviat, and determining whether there are differences between their order of needs and that indicated at the regional level. The study was carried out from June to September 2020 among people with disabilities aged 15 and over divided into two samples: one consisting of 50 inhabitants of Trzebnica poviat and the other of 188 inhabitants of Dolnośląskie (Lower Silesian) Voivodship. Quota sampling in terms of selected socio-economic features, i.e. the respondents’ gender, place of residence and degree of disability was adopted in the study. Information about the surveyed population obtained from the National Population and Housing Census 2011 and non-governmental organisations was used in the sample selection process. People with disabilities inhabiting Trzebnica poviat identified bathroom modernisation as well as obtaining medicine and care products as their most urgent needs. They pointed to the absence of lifts in residential buildings, obstacles to travelling independently by means of public transport, lack of information about available training, poor prospects for obtaining resources for pursuing their interests and poor condition of roads as the most nagging everyday problems. The comparison of the order of needs of people with disabilities from the Trzebnica poviat and that of people with disabilities from the whole Dolnośląskie Voivodship shows there are differences. However, diagnosing the needs of people with disabilities at a local level and the subsequent implementation of relevant changes by local governments might improve the quality of life of people with disabilities in the whole region.

Quantifying the spatial variation of the energy performance gap for the existing housing stock in England and Wales

This paper evaluates the energy performance gap between Energy Performance Certificate predictions and annual gas meter reading measurements for the existing housing stock in England and Wales. Energy Performance Certificates predict energy using the SAP model, the UK regulatory tool for existing dwellings widely used in national and local housing energy policies. The results show an energy performance gap of between + 16.6 % and + 17.9 % at the national level. Of concern is that the performance gap is shown to vary greatly across different regions of England and Wales ( − 23.7 % to + 56.4 % for local authorities) and to vary with factors such as built form, construction age and predicted gas consumption. This suggests that there may be structural errors in the EPC/SAP approach resulting in certain spatial areas or dwelling types having more errors in their EPC predictions, impacting on future planning for housing stock retrofits.

Application of the ARIMA model in house price index in Malaysia

The factors that affecting the escalating price of houses in Malaysia are driven by factors such as population growth, income dynamics, interest rates, and GDP. This phenomenon has notably outpaced the growth of household incomes, thus majorly impacting Malaysians. The study’s primary goal is to forecast the housing price index in Malaysia from the best model obtained using Box-Jenkins method. aligning with the 2018-2025 National Housing Policy objectives, utilizing advanced machine learning and time series modeling. The objectives guide the research: to find the best model for predicting house price index in Malaysia using Box-Jenkins Method. Utilizing secondary data from the National Property Information Centre (NAPIC) spanning from 1988 to 2023, the study employed the analytical method of ARIMA. The results favored the ARIMA (1,1,1) model as the best model in predicting housing price indexes. This offers an excellent forecasting model for residential properties towards gaining better understanding of their pricing dynamics and offers potential solutions to the issue of housing affordability for Malaysians.

Legal Analysis of the TAPERA Programme in Increasing the Availability of Housing for Low-Income Communities in Indonesia Based on PP No. 21 of 2024

This study conducts a normative juridical analysis of the TAPERA Programme, established by Government Regulation No. 21 of 2024, focusing on its efficacy in increasing the availability of housing for low-income communities in Indonesia. The TAPERA Programme aims to address housing affordability by encouraging savings among low-income individuals and providing financial assistance for housing needs. This research examines the legal framework, operational mechanisms, and regulatory environment of the programme, assessing its alignment with national housing policies and its potential impact. The findings indicate that while the TAPERA Programme holds significant promise due to its inclusive approach and emphasis on sustainability, challenges related to participation rates, implementation efficiency, and regulatory coherence need to be addressed. This analysis contributes to a deeper understanding of the legal and regulatory dimensions of housing policies in Indonesia, providing insights for policymakers and stakeholders involved in housing development for low-income communities.

Immigrants, slums, and housing policy: The spatial dispersal of the Ethiopian population in Israel

Nearly 40 years after the first wave of Ethiopian immigration to Israel, the country’s Ethiopian population still suffers from significant socioeconomic disadvantage: Many of its members live in highly homogeneous poor neighborhoods, which expose them to a variety of negative externalities. This study is the first to examine empirically the impact of Israel’s policy of absorption and spatial distribution on the formation of homogeneous ghettos of Ethiopians, and the contribution of the government’s major housing assistance programs for Ethiopians to solving or exacerbating this problem. The study, structured into four main stages, embraces a mixed-methods research approach drawing on diverse theoretical and methodological frameworks. In the first stage, we use descriptive statistics to introduce the current characteristics of the Ethiopian population in Israel and compare them with those of other marginalized social groups. In the second stage, we analyze the government’s various housingassistance programs for the Ethiopian population, focusing on three flagship programs. The third stage analyzes the spatial outcomes of the primary housing-assistance program, which remains active to date. Lastly, through in-depth interviews with policymakers and Ethiopian leaders, we delve into the underlying considerations that lay behind the policy decisions made. The research findings indicate that Ethiopians experience social and economic disadvantages, yet their spatial situation seems to be better than that of other disadvantaged groups, because a significant part of this population apparently enjoys the advantages of living in the center of the country. The findings further show that while the various government housing-assistance programs have elevated homeownership rates among Ethiopians, they have not prevent the formation and proliferation of spatial concentrations of poverty. Nor have they ever provided both the means and the knowledge needed to enable Ethiopians households to enhance their quality of life by moving out of these neighborhoods. To truly address the problem of homogeneous concentrations of poverty, a holistic but tailor-made housing policy is essential. This policy should not simply mirroring the national housing policy, which focuses almost exclusively on homeownership, but rather incorporate diverse policy measures for different populations. A good and just housing policy must take into account the existing spatial dynamic and the core–periphery relations and ensure an environment that provides quality employment and education opportunities alongside social networks that the residents can leverage to increase their social, economic, and cultural capital. Otherwise, the government housing-assistance programs will continue to be mere lip service and too little, too late.

Housing and respiratory health among Indigenous peoples in Canada

Indigenous (First Nations, Metis and Inuit) peoples bear a disproportionate burden of infectious and noninfectious respiratory disease in rural and urban communities in Canada. Biologic and behavioral determinants exist and have relevance, but the primary determinants are socioeconomic, environmental and political. Although Canada has recently declared a national housing crisis, crowded and poor-quality housing, or no housing at all, has been experienced by generations of Indigenous peoples. Crowding in homes or shelters increases risk of exposure and dose to infectious agents. Indoor air pollutants are due to housing defects, sources of heat and smoke, and include mold, endotoxin, mite allergens, gases and particulate matter, which in turn are associated with respiratory irritation and disease. Environmental radon is a noted risk factor for lung cancer in communities located in high risk regions. Studies have demonstrated that interventions in Indigenous communities on both the social and biomedical fronts, to improve housing and health care, result in improved well-being, of which respiratory health is only one component.

Project Integration Management and Performance of National Housing Corporation Projects in Kenya with the Moderating Effect of Community Participation

Project Integration Management and Performance of National Housing Corporation Projects in Kenya with the Moderating Effect of Community Participation

Kualitas Produk dan Harga Motor Beat terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Konsumen Dealer Honda Muara Bulian (Studi Kasus Masyarakat Perumnas Muara Bulian)

This study will describe respondent responses to product quality, price, and purchasing decisions. This study is quantitative research, using a questionnaire given to the sample. This research was conducted at a Honda dealer at the Muara Bulian National Housing community who bought the BEAT motorcycle in 2022. In Research, researchers took a sample of 66 people. Population in research entire society who bought a Motor Beat in 2022. The results of this research showed that the Muara Bulian National Housing Society stated good of the quality of the Motor Beat product. Society considered that the price of the Motor Beat Beingwas in the affordable category, and society considered that purchasing decision a Beat motorbike was appropriate, and product quality and price influenced the decision to purchase a Beat motorbike by 77.0%

Environmental Sanitation – A Therapy for Healthy Living for Sustainable Development. A Case Study of Argungu Township Kebbi State, North Western Nigeria

Environmental sanitation is the principle and practice of creating healthful and hygienic conditions in the environment to promote public health and welfare, improve quality of life and ensure a sustainable environment. However, environmental sanitation which remains a catalyst for achieving healthy living has been neglected in most developing countries. In Nigeria, it is common to see people defecating in the open. The ugly side of this is that street gutters are left untidy and filled with dirt, and marketplaces are covered with waste and discarded items. Worrisomely, the story remains the same in rural places where there is hardly any proper waste management technology. All types of waste are dumped into nearby bushes and forests while human faeces are discharged into streams and rivers from which people obtain their water. This is what motivated the researchers to investigate the level of sanitation in Argungu Township in Kebbi State. Data for this study was collected through a structured al interviewing method. The total number of households in five (5) metropolitan wards as contained in the national immunization house listing schedule is 16, 594. However, a systematic sampling method was applied to arrive at the sample. After every count of fifty households, one household was selected making a total of 313 households for the research. The study revealed that people have neglected the sanitation of their environment. In Conclusion, the study recommends the use of a community participation model of sanitation which outlines the role expected by each individual toward ensuring a free and hygienic environment.

Sustainable Structural System Selection Using Hybrid Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Decision Model Based on Seismic Performance

In the rapidly evolving field of sustainable construction, this study aims to address the critical need for advancement in the building industry, focusing on vital indicators like energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness, as well as improving occupant comfort. This research introduces a novel approach to support the choice of suitable structural systems for mass housing projects, with a case study on Iran’s national housing scheme. This methodology involves a four-phase process, beginning with compiling a database from existing studies to outline primary and secondary indicators affecting structural system selection. It utilizes the fuzzy AHP method for criteria prioritization and the fuzzy TOPSIS technique for alternatives (LSF, 3DP, ICF, TRC, and RCCF). The study identified the light steel framing (LSF) system as the optimal choice for Iran’s housing needs based on various criteria. Then, in the final phase, the study evaluates the seismic performance of cold-formed steel (CFS) frames with various sheathing panel types (OSB, DFP, CSP, and GWB) under monotonic loads, examining key seismic parameters across 38 frame setups. The findings reveal that LSF structures can effectively withstand seismic events within the elastic behavior range, suggesting that this construction approach is viable for enhancing mass housing production in Iran’s construction sector.

An avenue for providing the integration of distributed PV generation in low-income dwellings in Brazil

The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact on the income of families benefiting from the “Minha Casa Minha Vida” Brazilian Social Housing Program through the integration of photovoltaic (PV) generation systems into housing financing, as outlined by Law 14,620 enacted in July 2023. Given the novelty of this legislation, there is no existing database for analysis. Consequently, simulations of PV generation were carried out for the typical dwellings provided by the program across the five macro regions of Brazil. The simulation takes into account maintenance and equipment replacement costs, tariff rules, and standard adjustment rates in the country. Across all examined scenarios, the installation of residential rooftop PV systems yielded favorable outcomes, resulting in a reduction in electricity costs for the low-income population. Making provisions for a Sinking Fund in the program was identified as crucial to provide sustainability, long-term operation, maintenance and replacement. Additionally, it was observed that civil construction companies play a crucial role in popularizing the proposal. In conclusion, legislation incorporating PV generation into the national housing program represents merely the initial step toward realizing the widespread adoption of this energy generation technology in the country.

Ensuring Shelter for All: Analyzing India's Legal Framework and Policies on Housing for All

India's rapid urbanization and growing socio-economic inequality have resulted in a severe housing shortage. This study investigates India's legal and policy frameworks concerning housing, focusing on the 'Housing for All' initiative. It examines key legal developments, significant court rulings, and policies like the National Housing & Habitat Policy and the Land Acquisition Act, of 2013. The research highlights the challenges of implementing housing initiatives at municipal, state, and federal levels and evaluates their effectiveness in providing housing to underserved populations. The study underscores the importance of a robust and inclusive legal framework to achieve housing for all, suggesting that access to adequate and affordable housing is crucial for addressing India's housing crisis and ensuring social equity.

The Political Outcomes of Housing Movements: Participatory Governance in Mass Housing Programmes

Research conducted over the past decade examining the impact of social movements on urban politics and housing policy has significantly enhanced our understanding of how these movements resist housing financialisation through direct action, social protest, and advocacy. However, further investigation is still required to comprehend the influence of housing movements on policy design and implementation, in order to understand the paths taken and how social movements shape housing and urban policies. This paper focuses on the self-management branch of the My House, My Life – Entities (Minha Casa, Minha Vida - Entidades), a mass housing programme in Brazil. The paper has two objectives. Firstly, it identifies the strategies that nationally organised urban and housing movements employ to advocate for the inclusion of housing self-management in federal mass housing programmes. Secondly, it examines the policy implications of implementing a participatory governance model (co-management) in national housing programmes, with an emphasis on policy lessons learned. To accomplish this, policy documents, housing movement reports, and news media items were utilised to systematically trace the trajectory to success and examine the policy lessons for participatory governance. This paper makes two contributions: it enriches the literature on social movements against housing financialisation by analysing citizen participation in housing policy design and implementation and it contributes to the field of research on the consequences of social movements by examining the influence of social movements in shaping and housing policies.