Housing policy is a fundamental element of national prosperity, as it has a significant impact on people's affordability and quality of life. Slovenia is persistently facing a shortage of affordable housing, increased rental costs and unstable housing market conditions. Despite Article 78 of the Constitution of the Republic of Slovenia guaranteeing the right to adequate housing, many citizens face challenges in accessing this right due to the prevailing market conditions, which are often unfavourable to them.
The aim of the master thesis was to examine the role of the state in the development of housing policy in Slovenia. This was achieved by analysing the regulatory mechanisms that countries use to provide affordable housing. The aim was to contribute to a deeper understanding of the housing challenges, to offer guidelines for improvement and to provide concrete proposals for the development of a more effective housing policy.
The survey shows that the housing market in countries with strong state intervention (e.g. Austria, the Netherlands) is more stable and affordable. In particular, Austria and the Netherlands allocate 24% and 29% of their housing stock to social housing, which is significantly higher than in Slovenia, where social housing accounts for only 6%. The lack of public rental housing and limited regulatory control over the market are two key factors contributing to the challenges in access to housing in Slovenia.
To improve the situation, it is necessary to strengthen the construction of non-profit housing, to control rental growth, to encourage the use of vacant housing through fiscal measures and to put in place effective mechanisms to monitor the housing market. The development of housing cooperatives, the promotion of public-private partnerships and the adoption of a comprehensive long-term strategy would contribute to the establishment of a stable and equitable housing system. It is therefore essential to introduce systemic solutions if
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