National Housing Finance Systems: A Comparative Study

Originally published in 1985, this book provided a broad review of the range of systems of housing finance used throughout the developed and developing world at the time. It surveys the development of housing finance and the ways in which individual countries have coped with the various problems encountered along the way.

Sir Mark Boleat has had a long and varied career covering public policy, business and consultancy work. He has been Political Leader of the City of London, chief executive of major financial trade bodies, chair of commercial companies and charities and a consultant on housing finance in emerging markets, regulation and trade associations. He is currently chair of LINK, which runs the UK’s cash dispenser network, and Senior Adviser to the Policy Centre Jersey. He has written books on housing, housing finance, regulation and Jersey.