> A culture that abhors second hand housing (so structures don't appreciate like land does). Housing that depreciates is no longer a sound investment. If you w

> A culture that abhors second hand housing (so structures don't appreciate like land does). Housing that depreciates is no longer a sound investment. If you want a house that depreciates faster, manufactured homes are an option. It's not at all obvious to me though that a structure that depreciates faster will necessarily be more affordable than a traditional house that has been properly maintained. Even if it is, building a new home every N years will almost certainly consume more resources over the medium to long term.