Download agenda for the 1st International V4 Housing Market & Retirement Challanges Workshop. 

The workshop aims to address the complex topics of housing affordability, housing shortages, housing quality, aging, and retirement challenges, along with relevant financial services, fiscal policies, and subsidies. 

Day 1: The presentations will discuss important socio-economics concerns related to the housing market and aging, such as poverty among the elderly and the stress on pension systems and social safety nets. The workshop will explore social exclusion of the elderly and review the quality of housing for the elderly and the sustainability of their living environments. 

Day 2: The focus will shift to the development and competitive landscape of financial markets and services related to real estate investment and retirement planning, emphasizing prudent financial planning. Additionally, the workshop will cover fiscal policies and subsidies related to housing and retirement issues faced by people in V4 countries and beyond in the CEE region. 

Don't hesitate to contact us via email if you and/or your academic research colleagues from V4 countries or the greater CEE region are interested in getting involved in research with our teams or attending our workshop in Budapest in person or online. Contact @ v4householdfin

The second V4 housing market workshop is to be hosted by the University of Economics in Bratislava (EUBA) team late September 29-30 or early October 2025.  The workshop will be in Bratislava, presenting our research findings to policy makers and financial market participants.

Please contact us via email if you and/or your academic research colleagues from V4 countries or greater CEE region are interested in getting involved in research with our teams, or attending one of our workshops.