Health effects of holistic housing renovation in a disadvantaged neighbourhood in the Netherlands: a qualitative exploration among residents and professionals.

And only now they realize in what kind of mess they actually lived before, and what that does to you.’ (P10) They described a clear trend that during renovation residents’ health first deteriorates, as they go through a rough patch as the basis of their life, a safe and secure home, is invaded in and tampered with, whereas after renovation their health improves, they are proud of how clean and tidy their house is, and the appearance of both the outside and inside of the building makes them feel better.

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