Theoretical assessment of impacts of property rights on existing reconstruction and development program houses

Gladness Makgobi, Nokulunga Mashwama, Clinton Aigbavboa

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Abstract

The paper assesses the impacts of property right on low-cost housing and the solutions to address the challenges of property rights on low-cost housing. A literature review is the primary research method on the subject matter to find answers to impacts of property rights on affordable housing. The basis of the study is a general literature review (locally and internationally) published by other researchers on the similar study. The study indicated that enhanced political voice and political accountability has an impact on improving the prospects for secure property rights. Moreover, influence and supports the notion that the rule of law, in providing legal security for property rights, is an enabling condition for economic growth. Furthermore, if governments of developing countries provide real property ownership with clear titles and rights enforceable by law, then poor people will be able to use their assets to obtain credit which can be employed in productive activities, and countries could lever themselves and their poor inhabitants out of poverty. The research will make contribution to type of land reform, which lead to sustainable development through land titling, a reduction in the probability of being evicted, or otherwise losing land rights and provide land users with greater assurance that they will enjoy fruits of their labor and investment, thereby encouraging them to make long-term investments for sustainable use of their properties.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationISEC 2019 - 10th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference
EditorsDidem Ozevin, Hossein Ataei, Mehdi Modares, Asli Pelin Gurgun, Siamak Yazdani, Amarjit Singh
PublisherISEC Press
ISBN (Electronic)9780996043762
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Event10th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, ISEC 2019 - Chicago, United States
Duration: 20 May 201925 May 2019

Publication series

NameISEC 2019 - 10th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference

Conference

Conference10th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, ISEC 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago
Period20/05/1925/05/19

Keywords

  • Governance
  • Housing
  • Insecure tenure
  • Regulatory framework

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction

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