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Is there evidence of particular difficulties faced by migrant/minority groups in purchasing or renting property of their choice?

Code:
RED72
Key Area:
Housing & Segregation
Strand(s):
Discrimination, Equality
15/02/2012 - 19:40
Short Answer

Yes; difficulties exist at the social, not legal level.

Qualitative Info

According to studies, difficulties in purchasing or renting property still exist among migrants.

See among others: Drydakis, N. (2011), "Ethnic Discrimination in the Greek Housing Market", Journal of Population Economics, 24(4), 1235-1255.

Groups affected/interested Migrants, Refugees
Type (R/D) Anti-migrant/xenophobia
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas Housing
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