#224 Affordable Housing in Europe: Inflation, Monetary Policy & Solutions | Kosmas Theodorides

This episode is brought to you by HalloCasa, the SEO-ranked digital business card for real estate agents. Looking to find the right agent, no matter where you are?Visit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.This time we sat down with Kosmas Theodorides, President of the Confederation of European Real Estate Associations (CERA) and Vice President of CEPI, to discuss one of the most pressing challenges in Europe: the housing crisis.Kosmas recently addressed the European Parliament’s Special Committee on the Housing Crisis, speaking about vacant homes and repurposing. In this episode, we dive deep into:The reality of affordable housing across the EUThe impact of inflation, money printing, and monetary policy since 2008 and during CovidThe long-term implications of abandoning the Gold StandardHow national debt and policy decisions shape housing marketsThe struggles of the middle class and younger generationsCEPI’s role in driving housing policy at the European levelPossible EU-wide measures to address the crisis and ensure sustainable housing for the futureWhether you’re a policymaker, real estate professional, or simply concerned about the future of housing, this episode connects macroeconomic forces with everyday realities.Timestamps:00:01:04 Introduction00:02:04 Context of Affordable Housing in the EU & source of inflation00:08:04 Money printing, national debt & housing wealth gaps00:13:04 Middle class and challenges in accessing housing00:20:04 Gold Standard abandonment & economic cycles00:27:04 Demographics, inflation & housing shortages in Greece & the West00:30:40 Potential policies at national & EU level00:33:40 CEPI’s role before the European Parliament00:37:10 Liberal markets vs political intervention00:39:40 Affordable housing outlook in the EU & next steps for CEPI00:43:40 Conclusion & contactContact Information:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kosmas-theodorides-70526216/