Housing Finance Policy

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A. Legal and Regulatory Framework

A.1 Legal and Regulatory Framework
VariableEnd of 2014End of 2013End of 2012SourcesVar ID
Registration/Transfer of titles:A.1.3
Typical number of days needed for the transfer of title  64 days
WDI
A.1.3.4
Is there specialized legislation covering:A.1.9
B. Housing Finance Subsidies
B.1 Subsidies to Housing Finance Institutions
B.2 Subsidies to Households
VariableEnd of 2014End of 2013End of 2012SourcesVar ID
Reach of subsidies in 2.1.1 to 2.1.4 ?B.2.2
C. Taxation
VariableEnd of 2014End of 2013End of 2012SourcesVar ID
What taxes apply to Residential Real Estate?C.1
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Notes: 2010 = 100
Notes: 2010= 100
Notes: Loans from government and other creditors
Notes: Loans from government and other creditors
Notes: Non - bank, state-owned financial institutions
Notes: Only 57% of housing stock has sheet metal or tile roofing.
Notes: There are 3 MFI's that offer house loans
Notes: This is the average mortgage interest rate. Most mortgages are termed at 7 years. Maximum term is 20 years.