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Office-to-housing conversions in France face scrutiny over managed residences
In France, the conversion of commercial office spaces into residential units is being utilized to address both the housing crisis and high vacancy rates in the tertiary real estate sector. Over the last five years, these transformations have accounted for an average of 12,746 authorized housing units annually, representing approximately 2.5% of total national production.
Research indicates a significant trend toward the creation of “managed residences” within this conversion process. These developments are prevalent in both the social and private housing sectors, often driven by the asset management strategies of financial operators. Critics suggest that this focus on managed residences may prioritize real estate financialization over the quality of living conditions and habitability.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] These transformations represent approximately 2.5% of France's total national housing production. metropolitiques.eu
- [○ 1 SOURCE] There is a high representation of managed residences in the conversion of office spaces into housing. metropolitiques.eu
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Office-to-housing transformations in France averaged 12,746 units per year over the last five years. metropolitiques.eu