A Review on Housing Pathways Approach for Young Professionals Housing Affordability

Abstract

Housing affordability studies are ubiquitous associated to housing market analysis and government intervention. Thus, most of the previous studies emphasise on economic and governance perspective, which is demand and supply of housing, are studied as well as housing policies and government roles are highlighted. In this respect, individual experiences towards housing affordability are given less attention. A study on housing affordability through the life course is idyllic in bridging the research gap. Accordingly, the purpose of this paper is to critically overview on housing trajectory concepts that consist of housing careers, housing histories, housing pathways, and housing transition concepts. Hence, to suggest an appropriate concept to be underpinned to young professionals housing affordability study. Secondary data such as journal and books have been used to gather all information needed.