Housing Finance Policy

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A. Legal and Regulatory Framework

A.1 Legal and Regulatory Framework
VariableEnd of 2015End of 2014End of 2013SourcesVar ID
Basis of the legal system: Civil, Common, Islamic, Other? (Describe)Common law and customary lawCommon law and customary lawCommon law and customary lawA.1.1
Are there specific laws that deal with mortgages? YesYesYesA.1.2
Registration/Transfer of titles:A.1.3
Does the law clearly define different types of property rights?YesYesYesA.1.3.1
Typical number of days needed for the transfer of title858585
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 2015End of 2014End of 2013SourcesVar ID
Reach of subsidies in 2.1.1 to 2.1.4 ?B.2.2
C. Taxation
VariableEnd of 2015End of 2014End of 2013SourcesVar ID
What taxes apply to Residential Real Estate?C.1
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Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 7% live in government-provided housing.
Notes: Calculated as all units without improved toilet facilities.
Notes: Calculated as percentage of housing units not classified as owner-occupied, private rental, or government-provided housing.