Housing policy is the overall set of actions and measures planned and defined at the highest level of government which directly influences the demographic dynamics of the country, i. e. changes in the number of the population. Unlike other sectors of economy, the demand for residential space exists in any situation, regardless of whether there is a growth or decline in the development at the national level. Providing an appropriate environment, regulating the management and administration of the housing stock is part of housing policy, which is justified by historical trends in the sphere of real estate. The aim of the study is to identify the factors that affect the implementation of housing policy and the management and administration of residential houses. The identification of these factors will allow to identify their positive or negative impact on planning processes and the further development of interrelated components of the sector. Within the framework of the study, by using the quantitative research methods, the regulatory framework was analysed, publicly available data on the demographic situation and its composition, housing stock, as well as related financial data were collected, analysed and compared. Evaluating historical trends in housing policy and management and administration of residential buildings, it is concluded that changes in ownership patterns and their historical chronology are directly related to the intensity of cooperation between the state and local governments in defining and developing of housing policy, which, hence, justifies the need for further studies.