Leading up to the 3rd European Responsible Housing Award ceremony taking place in Lyon on June 6th as part of the International Social Housing Festival, we will be showcasing all 25 finalists with their shortlisted projects. "Fair financing for housing affordability" means sustainable investment that ensures cost effectiveness and balancing of the level of services provided, related costs and how far current and prospective tenants/residents can afford them - minimizing housing costs as well as mitigating real estate speculation. Find out more about the 5 finalists below and listen from them what drives their work.

On the occasion of the launch of 'The State of Housing in the EU 2017' report, Housing Europe Secretary General, Sorcha Edwards explains which are the five concrete links between EU policy and the housing sector, beyond the statement that "housing is not an EU competence".

Why responsible housing finance is key to combat the affordable housing shortage that becomes a reality in more and more European countries.