Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2016-12-17

President Tsai Ing-wen says that real estate should not be a tool for investment or

President Tsai Ing-wen (center) at an event held for architects Saturday at Taipei’s Nangang Exhibition Center. (CNA)

speculation.

Tsai was speaking Saturday at an event held for architects at Taipei’s Nangang Exhibition Center. She said that if the value of real estate is determined by the quality of its architecture, architects, construction companies, and suppliers of building materials will benefit. She said that this will also create job opportunities and improve people’s quality of life.

Tsai said that bringing stability back to the real estate market has alsways been the government’s goal. She said a stable real estate market will not only benefit property owners, but will also encourage more spending on design and planning. Tsai said this will give architects more opportunities to make use of their skills.   [FULL  STORY]