ENHR Cambridge workshop - Families, Housing and the Asset Society

As housing becomes an increasingly important driver of wealth accumulation and social inequality, understanding its impact on individuals, families, and societies has never been more critical.

On 4–5 June 2026, our Director of Research, Dr Suraya Ismail, participated in the ENHR Cambridge Workshop, Families, Housing, and the Asset Society, held at the University of Cambridge. Organised by the European Network for Housing Research (ENHR) in collaboration with the Lab for Interdisciplinary Spatial Analysis (LISA), the workshop brought together international scholars and researchers to examine the links between housing, family dynamics, and the growing role of property ownership in shaping wealth and inequality.

As the opening keynote speaker, Dr. Suraya presented “Home Ownership and Housing Inequalities in Malaysia: How Institutional Arrangements and Social Norms Shape Market Outcomes.” Her presentation explored how institutional arrangements and social norms influence housing outcomes in Malaysia, contributing to broader discussions on the role of housing systems in shaping social and economic inequalities across different societies.