News from the Building and Social Housing Federation (BSHF)
Energy efficiency study
BSHF is been supporting a longitudinal study by Metropolitan Housing Partnership on the impact of energy efficiency features in new and retrofitted homes. The first report from the three year study, called ‘Homes of Our Times’, has recently been published and is available for download from MHP: Homes of Our Times The report suggests that there is a worrying gap between designed performance and the actual performance that customers receive. Up to half of residents were unaware of the low and zero carbon technologies (LZCT) in their homes. This initial report assesses whether residents were achieving intended savings, emitting less carbon and using less energy as a result of their greener homes. Evidence presented in the report demonstrates the pressing need for better and clearer engagement and communication to raise awareness of how the homes and technologies work and what residents need to do in order to benefit from them both in terms of energy and financial savings.
Regeneration Inquiry
BSHF’s submission to the Communities and Local Government Select Committee’s inquiry on regeneration drew on academic research into the Housing Market Pathfinder programme. The work, carried out by former BSHF CASE student, Andrea Armstrong, highlighted the challenges that future regeneration efforts will face, particularly in areas that have experienced repeated attempts at regeneration policies and strategies over a period of decades. BSHF Evidence to Select Committee on Regeneration
Welfare Reform – Public Bill Committee
Continuing the work started by its Consultation at Windsor Castle on the subject of Support with Housing Costs, in June 2010, BSHF has submitted evidence to the Public Bill Committee for the Welfare Reform Bill. The evidence drew attention to the fact that the specification of the housing component of Universal Credit (clause 11) is very broadly drawn, potentially granting substantial powers to ministers to change how it is calculated without further parliamentary scrutiny. It also highlighted the need for the design of Universal Credit to be coordinated with wider housing policy (such as the introduction of Affordable Rent), to create a coherent approach. Public Bill Committee evidence
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Thursday, 7 April 2011
Friday, 26 March 2010
NEW PUBLICATIONS FROM CLG
New publications from CLG include the report on housing land supply and the cost of the review of sustainable homes:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/corporate/researchandstatistics/research1/researchpublications/
http://www.communities.gov.uk/corporate/researchandstatistics/research1/researchpublications/
Monday, 1 March 2010
NEWS FROM CLG
New research publications, can be viewed at:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/corporate/researchandstatistics/research1/researchpublications/
http://www.communities.gov.uk/corporate/researchandstatistics/research1/researchpublications/
Monday, 1 February 2010
Thursday, 28 January 2010
NEWS FROM THE NI HOUSING EXECUTIVE
Housing Research Bulletin – 9th Edition
The most recent edition of the Housing Research Bulletin summarises a number of short reports on the private rented sector in Northern Ireland, produced by the University of Ulster for the Housing Executive. The findings point towards a sector that fulfils a vital role in catering for a range of needs, and raise questions on how best to support the quality private rented sector that will continue to be a very necessary part of Northern Ireland’s housing market.
On a similar, sustainability-related theme, other articles in this edition of the Research Bulletin consider the impacts of second homes north and south of the border in Ireland, new evidence on the level of segregation in Housing Executive estates outside Belfast, and the measurement of ‘social assets’ at local level in Northern Ireland.
It can be accessed at: www.nihe.gov.uk/housing_bulletin_autumn_09_.pdf
Continuous Tenant Omnibus Survey
The 2008 Continuous Tenant Omnibus Survey (CTOS) was the fifteenth comprehensive assessment of the attitudes of Housing Executive tenants to be carried out since 1994. As well as gathering views on the Executive’s service provision, the survey provides a useful socio-economic profile of Housing Executive tenants.
www.nihe.gov.uk/continuous_tenant_omnibus_survey_annual_report_2008__november_2009_.pdf
Migrant Workers and the Housing Market: A Case Study of Dungannon
There has been no comprehensive study of the effect of the rapid increase in the number of migrant workers on Northern Ireland’s housing market. This research goes some way to address this issue. Using Dungannon as a case study, it examines the impact that migrant workers have had on the local housing market, provides an insight into their current housing circumstances and gives a preliminary indication of their future housing needs.
www.nihe.gov.uk/migrant_workers_and_the_housing_market_-_a_case_study_of_dungannon.pdf
Performance of the Private Rental Market (Belfast Metropolitan Area)
This report examines the developments in the private rental market January-June 2009. It indicates that in line with other parts of the UK average rent levels have declined a little.
www.nihe.gov.uk/rental_report_jan-june_09.pdf
The Private Rented Sector in Northern Ireland
This important suite of new research publications deals with aspects of privately rented accommodation and the experiences of tenants.
Introduction and Background
www.nihe.gov.uk/private_rented_sector_in_northern_ireland_report_1_introduction_and_background_to_research_series__published_july_2009_.pdf
Stock Profile and Physical Condition Report
www.nihe.gov.uk/private_rented_sector_in_northern_ireland_report_2_stock_profile_and_physical_condition_report__published_july_2009_.pdf
Socio-economic Profile of Private Sector Tenants
www.nihe.gov.uk/private_rented_sector_in_northern_ireland_report_3_socio-economic_profile_of_tenants_in_the_private_rented_sector__published_july_2009_.pdf
Living in the Private Rented Sector
www.nihe.gov.uk/private_rented_sector_in_northern_ireland_report_4_living_in_the_private_rented_sector_-_the_experiences_of_tenants__published_august_2009_.pdf
Stick, Twist or Bust: Final Report
This study looks at the impact of falling grant rates and the efficiency agenda on the ability of small and medium-sized housing associations in England to develop new social housing. This final report consolidates previous working papers and offers a commentary on the significance of the findings for the housing association sector in Northern Ireland.
www.nihe.gov.uk/stick_twist_or_bust_-_final_report.pdf
The most recent edition of the Housing Research Bulletin summarises a number of short reports on the private rented sector in Northern Ireland, produced by the University of Ulster for the Housing Executive. The findings point towards a sector that fulfils a vital role in catering for a range of needs, and raise questions on how best to support the quality private rented sector that will continue to be a very necessary part of Northern Ireland’s housing market.
On a similar, sustainability-related theme, other articles in this edition of the Research Bulletin consider the impacts of second homes north and south of the border in Ireland, new evidence on the level of segregation in Housing Executive estates outside Belfast, and the measurement of ‘social assets’ at local level in Northern Ireland.
It can be accessed at: www.nihe.gov.uk/housing_bulletin_autumn_09_.pdf
Continuous Tenant Omnibus Survey
The 2008 Continuous Tenant Omnibus Survey (CTOS) was the fifteenth comprehensive assessment of the attitudes of Housing Executive tenants to be carried out since 1994. As well as gathering views on the Executive’s service provision, the survey provides a useful socio-economic profile of Housing Executive tenants.
www.nihe.gov.uk/continuous_tenant_omnibus_survey_annual_report_2008__november_2009_.pdf
Migrant Workers and the Housing Market: A Case Study of Dungannon
There has been no comprehensive study of the effect of the rapid increase in the number of migrant workers on Northern Ireland’s housing market. This research goes some way to address this issue. Using Dungannon as a case study, it examines the impact that migrant workers have had on the local housing market, provides an insight into their current housing circumstances and gives a preliminary indication of their future housing needs.
www.nihe.gov.uk/migrant_workers_and_the_housing_market_-_a_case_study_of_dungannon.pdf
Performance of the Private Rental Market (Belfast Metropolitan Area)
This report examines the developments in the private rental market January-June 2009. It indicates that in line with other parts of the UK average rent levels have declined a little.
www.nihe.gov.uk/rental_report_jan-june_09.pdf
The Private Rented Sector in Northern Ireland
This important suite of new research publications deals with aspects of privately rented accommodation and the experiences of tenants.
Introduction and Background
www.nihe.gov.uk/private_rented_sector_in_northern_ireland_report_1_introduction_and_background_to_research_series__published_july_2009_.pdf
Stock Profile and Physical Condition Report
www.nihe.gov.uk/private_rented_sector_in_northern_ireland_report_2_stock_profile_and_physical_condition_report__published_july_2009_.pdf
Socio-economic Profile of Private Sector Tenants
www.nihe.gov.uk/private_rented_sector_in_northern_ireland_report_3_socio-economic_profile_of_tenants_in_the_private_rented_sector__published_july_2009_.pdf
Living in the Private Rented Sector
www.nihe.gov.uk/private_rented_sector_in_northern_ireland_report_4_living_in_the_private_rented_sector_-_the_experiences_of_tenants__published_august_2009_.pdf
Stick, Twist or Bust: Final Report
This study looks at the impact of falling grant rates and the efficiency agenda on the ability of small and medium-sized housing associations in England to develop new social housing. This final report consolidates previous working papers and offers a commentary on the significance of the findings for the housing association sector in Northern Ireland.
www.nihe.gov.uk/stick_twist_or_bust_-_final_report.pdf
Friday, 4 December 2009
NEWS FROM CLG
Measuring and valuing public services at the neighbourhood level:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/measuringpublicservices
Review of permitted development for charging points for electric cars:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/electriccarsreview
Small scale renewables and low carbon technology:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/smallscalesummary
Economic developments delivered by the New Dimensions programme:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/fire/newdimensionbenefitsreport
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/measuringpublicservices
Review of permitted development for charging points for electric cars:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/electriccarsreview
Small scale renewables and low carbon technology:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/smallscalesummary
Economic developments delivered by the New Dimensions programme:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/fire/newdimensionbenefitsreport
Wednesday, 4 November 2009
NEWS FROM CLG
Key messages on housing market renewal pathfinders:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/housing/hmrkeymessages
National evaluation of housing market renewal pathfinders 2005-2007:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/housing/hmrnationalevaluation
Housing market renewal and community cohesion:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/housing/hmrcommunitycohesion
Housing market renewal and private sector developers:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/housing/hmrprivatesectordevelopers
Policy alignment and partnership working in housing market renewal pathfinders:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/housing/hmrpolicyalignment
Value for money issues and the evaluation of housing market renewal pathfinders:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/housing/hmrvalueformoney
Wider performance measures for the housing market renewal programme:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/housing/hmrwiderperformance
Supporting People client records and outcomes annual report 2008-09:
http://www.spclientrecord.org.uk/pubs.cfm
Citizenship survey April - June 2009:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/corporate/statistics/citizenshipsurveyq1200910
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/housing/hmrkeymessages
National evaluation of housing market renewal pathfinders 2005-2007:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/housing/hmrnationalevaluation
Housing market renewal and community cohesion:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/housing/hmrcommunitycohesion
Housing market renewal and private sector developers:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/housing/hmrprivatesectordevelopers
Policy alignment and partnership working in housing market renewal pathfinders:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/housing/hmrpolicyalignment
Value for money issues and the evaluation of housing market renewal pathfinders:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/housing/hmrvalueformoney
Wider performance measures for the housing market renewal programme:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/housing/hmrwiderperformance
Supporting People client records and outcomes annual report 2008-09:
http://www.spclientrecord.org.uk/pubs.cfm
Citizenship survey April - June 2009:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/corporate/statistics/citizenshipsurveyq1200910
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
NEWS FROM CLG
Transformational Change? A Synthesis of New Evidence 2008-09
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/transformchangendcp
This report synthesises the evidence and analysis from a variety of reports published as part of the evaluation of the New Deal for Communities Programme on the extent of change that has occurred in the 39 deprived neighbourhoods the programme covers.
An Overview of Cross-sectional Change Data 2002-2008
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/crosssectiondatandcp
This report presents new data from the 2008 New Deal for Communities household survey and, for key indicators, tracks change from 2002 across the series of household surveys bi-annually. Local and national benchmarks are included where data permits.
Four Years of Change? Understanding the Experiences of the 2002-2006 New Deal for Communities Panel - Main Report
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/fouryearschangendcp
This report provides a longitudinal perspective on outcome change in deprived areas through the analysis of household survey data collected as part of the evaluation of the New Deal for Communities Programme.
Understanding and tackling worklessness volume 1: Worklessness, employment and enterprise: Patterns and change
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/worklessnessvol1
Understanding and tackling worklessness volume 2: Neighbourhood level problems, interventions, and outcomes
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/worklessnessvol2
Improving outcomes? Engaging local communities in the NDC Programme
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/improvingoutcomesndcp
This study explores the nature and impact of community engagement activities in six New Deal for Communities (NDC) Partnerships.
Raising educational attainment in deprived areas: the challenges of geography and residential mobility for area-based initiatives
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/educationndcp
This report explores the challenges in New Deal for Communities areas for local partnerships to develop and evaluate effective interventions to raise the educational attainment of local children.
Residential mobility and outcome change in deprived areas
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/residentmobilityndcp
This report examines the nature and impact of residential mobility on outcome change in the New Deal for Communities areas with a focus on how 6 case study partnerships experience and address issues raised by residential mobility in their areas.
The 2008 Partnership Survey
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/parnershipsurvey2008
This report sets out the findings from the 2008 New Deal for Communities Partnership Survey which covers a range of operational issues such as personnel and staffing,partnerships with other agencies, organisational structure and plans for succession.
The NDC Programme: Outputs and Expenditure 1999-2007
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/outputsexpenditurendcp
This report presents a summary of data on spend and outputs to date.
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/transformchangendcp
This report synthesises the evidence and analysis from a variety of reports published as part of the evaluation of the New Deal for Communities Programme on the extent of change that has occurred in the 39 deprived neighbourhoods the programme covers.
An Overview of Cross-sectional Change Data 2002-2008
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/crosssectiondatandcp
This report presents new data from the 2008 New Deal for Communities household survey and, for key indicators, tracks change from 2002 across the series of household surveys bi-annually. Local and national benchmarks are included where data permits.
Four Years of Change? Understanding the Experiences of the 2002-2006 New Deal for Communities Panel - Main Report
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/fouryearschangendcp
This report provides a longitudinal perspective on outcome change in deprived areas through the analysis of household survey data collected as part of the evaluation of the New Deal for Communities Programme.
Understanding and tackling worklessness volume 1: Worklessness, employment and enterprise: Patterns and change
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/worklessnessvol1
Understanding and tackling worklessness volume 2: Neighbourhood level problems, interventions, and outcomes
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/worklessnessvol2
Improving outcomes? Engaging local communities in the NDC Programme
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/improvingoutcomesndcp
This study explores the nature and impact of community engagement activities in six New Deal for Communities (NDC) Partnerships.
Raising educational attainment in deprived areas: the challenges of geography and residential mobility for area-based initiatives
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/educationndcp
This report explores the challenges in New Deal for Communities areas for local partnerships to develop and evaluate effective interventions to raise the educational attainment of local children.
Residential mobility and outcome change in deprived areas
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/residentmobilityndcp
This report examines the nature and impact of residential mobility on outcome change in the New Deal for Communities areas with a focus on how 6 case study partnerships experience and address issues raised by residential mobility in their areas.
The 2008 Partnership Survey
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/parnershipsurvey2008
This report sets out the findings from the 2008 New Deal for Communities Partnership Survey which covers a range of operational issues such as personnel and staffing,partnerships with other agencies, organisational structure and plans for succession.
The NDC Programme: Outputs and Expenditure 1999-2007
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/outputsexpenditurendcp
This report presents a summary of data on spend and outputs to date.
Tuesday, 4 August 2009
NEWS FROM CLG
New publications from CLG include:
Attitudes to Housing: Findings from Ipsos MORI Public Affairs Monitor Omnibus Survey
Attitudes to Housing: Findings from Focus Groups
Exploring local authority policy and practice on housing allocations
The research can be accessed at:
www.communities.gov.uk/publications/housing/housingoptionsattitudes
Attitudes to Housing: Findings from Ipsos MORI Public Affairs Monitor Omnibus Survey
Attitudes to Housing: Findings from Focus Groups
Exploring local authority policy and practice on housing allocations
The research can be accessed at:
www.communities.gov.uk/publications/housing/housingoptionsattitudes
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
NEWS FROM CLG
New Reports from CLG on Community Empowerment include:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/localgovernment/localdecisionlessons
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/localgovernment/localdecisionreview
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/localgovernment/localdecisionlessons
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/localgovernment/localdecisionreview
Thursday, 14 May 2009
CLG ANALYTICAL SERVICES PROGRAMME
The CLG Analytical Services Analytical Programme 2009-2010 research newsletter has now been published online:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/corporate/analyticalservices200910
The challenge for the Directorate this year will be to continue the development of the evidence base on our core policy areas of housing, planning and regeneration, while also focusing on how the Department can mitigate the negative impacts of the economic downturn on individuals and families, communities and businesses and local public services.
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/corporate/analyticalservices200910
The challenge for the Directorate this year will be to continue the development of the evidence base on our core policy areas of housing, planning and regeneration, while also focusing on how the Department can mitigate the negative impacts of the economic downturn on individuals and families, communities and businesses and local public services.
Thursday, 7 May 2009
NEWS FROM CLG
New CLG research on migration and minority communities - http://www.communities.gov.uk/communities/publications/research-stats/
Friday, 27 March 2009
NEWS FROM CLG
New publications on mixed communities -
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/housing/mixedcommunitiessummary
New publications on deprived neighbourhoods -
http://www.communities.gov.uk/communities/publications/research-stats/
New publications on enterprise zones -
http://www.communities.gov.uk/localgovernment/publications/research-stats/
New publications on planning, building and environment -
http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/publications/research-stats/
Monday, 2 March 2009
NEWS FROM NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE
Northern Ireland Housing Market Review and Perspectives 2009-2012
The Housing Executive launched the latest of its annual Housing Market Review reports at the Northern Ireland Housing Forum on 18th February 2009. The Review provides a comprehensive update on developments in the housing market over the past year in the context of a world recession, and highlights the important role that construction of an increased number of social dwellings can play both in the economy and in meeting housing need. The report can be accessed online: www.nihe.gov.uk/housing_market_review_and_perspectives_2009-12.pdf
The most recent edition of the Housing Executive’s Housing Research Bulletin was also launched at the same event. It summarises findings on a number of subjects, including the extent to which buy-to-let investment impacted on house price growth, how higher-density development can provide quality living space, and the shape and state of Northern Ireland’s HMO sector. Findings on the accommodation needs of Travellers and rural housing need assessment are also featured in this, the eighth Research Bulletin, which can be downloaded at: www.nihe.gov.uk/index/sp_home/research-2/housing_research_bulletin.htm
The Housing Executive launched the latest of its annual Housing Market Review reports at the Northern Ireland Housing Forum on 18th February 2009. The Review provides a comprehensive update on developments in the housing market over the past year in the context of a world recession, and highlights the important role that construction of an increased number of social dwellings can play both in the economy and in meeting housing need. The report can be accessed online: www.nihe.gov.uk/housing_market_review_and_perspectives_2009-12.pdf
The most recent edition of the Housing Executive’s Housing Research Bulletin was also launched at the same event. It summarises findings on a number of subjects, including the extent to which buy-to-let investment impacted on house price growth, how higher-density development can provide quality living space, and the shape and state of Northern Ireland’s HMO sector. Findings on the accommodation needs of Travellers and rural housing need assessment are also featured in this, the eighth Research Bulletin, which can be downloaded at: www.nihe.gov.uk/index/sp_home/research-2/housing_research_bulletin.htm
NEWS FROM CLG
- The process of formulating the analytical programme has begun and it is planned to publish an agreed programme on the CLG website in April 2009
- Preliminary results from Survey of English Housing 2007/08, http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/corporate/statistics/sehprelimresults0708
- English House Condition Survey 2007 - Headline report, http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/corporate/statistics/ehcs2007headlinereport
Monday, 9 February 2009
News from CLG
• Housing care and support: A guide to integrating housing related support at a regional level: http://www.spkweb.org.uk/Subjects/Supporting_People_independent_review/Housing+Care+Support+A+guide+to+integrating+housing+related+support+at+a+regional+level.htm
• Changing Supporting people in England: Results from a pilot exercise: http://www.spkweb.org.uk/Subjects/Supporting_People_independent_review/Changing+Supporting+People+in+England+Results+from+a+pilot+exercise+-+Survey+Summary.htm
• Changing Supporting people in England: Results from a pilot exercise: http://www.spkweb.org.uk/Subjects/Supporting_People_independent_review/Changing+Supporting+People+in+England+Results+from+a+pilot+exercise+-+Survey+Summary.htm
NEW PUBLICATIONS FROM CLG
• The PFI initiative for HRA housing baseline report: http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/housing/pathfinderbaselinesummary
• Citizenship survey: http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/corporate/statistics/citizenshipsurveyq12008-09
• Digital inclusion: http://www.communities.gov.uk/corporate/publications/research-stats/
• Julie Rugg's review of the PRS: http://www.communities.gov.uk/news/housing/1000701
• Citizenship survey: http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/corporate/statistics/citizenshipsurveyq12008-09
• Digital inclusion: http://www.communities.gov.uk/corporate/publications/research-stats/
• Julie Rugg's review of the PRS: http://www.communities.gov.uk/news/housing/1000701
RESEARCH NEWS
News from Northern Ireland Housing Executive
• The 2006 House Condition Survey has recently been published. It presents comprehensive findings on the region’s housing stock including dwelling tenure and age, unfitness, state of repair, SAP ratings, Fuel Poverty and how Northern Ireland’s housing stock performs under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System. The report can be downloaded at: www.nihe.gov.uk/housing_conditions_survey_2006.pdf and www.nihe.gov.uk/2006_housing_conditions_survey_statistical_annex.pdf
• The Private Rented Sector Index 2007 has recently been published. Produced by the Housing Executive in partnership with PropertyNews.com and the University of Ulster, this report, which concentrates on the Belfast Metropolitan Area, provides the first detailed insight into the dynamics of the private rental market in Northern Ireland. Based on a sample of almost 5,400 rental transactions, the report provides analysis by location, property type and number of bedrooms, and also offers insights on average monthly rent. It is however an index which is in its early stages – other sources of information such as private sector Housing Benefit data will refine the index in the future.
• The Housing Research Bulletin for Autumn 2008 can be accessed at: www.nihe.gov.uk/housing_research_bulletin_autumn_2008.pdf. Highlights include the second and final phase of a project by Professor Chris Paris (University of Ulster) which examined the concentration, use and impact of second homes in Northern Ireland; and research on household energy consumption carried out among Housing Executive tenants as part of a larger project looking at energy consumption in three European States.
• The 2006 House Condition Survey has recently been published. It presents comprehensive findings on the region’s housing stock including dwelling tenure and age, unfitness, state of repair, SAP ratings, Fuel Poverty and how Northern Ireland’s housing stock performs under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System. The report can be downloaded at: www.nihe.gov.uk/housing_conditions_survey_2006.pdf and www.nihe.gov.uk/2006_housing_conditions_survey_statistical_annex.pdf
• The Private Rented Sector Index 2007 has recently been published. Produced by the Housing Executive in partnership with PropertyNews.com and the University of Ulster, this report, which concentrates on the Belfast Metropolitan Area, provides the first detailed insight into the dynamics of the private rental market in Northern Ireland. Based on a sample of almost 5,400 rental transactions, the report provides analysis by location, property type and number of bedrooms, and also offers insights on average monthly rent. It is however an index which is in its early stages – other sources of information such as private sector Housing Benefit data will refine the index in the future.
• The Housing Research Bulletin for Autumn 2008 can be accessed at: www.nihe.gov.uk/housing_research_bulletin_autumn_2008.pdf. Highlights include the second and final phase of a project by Professor Chris Paris (University of Ulster) which examined the concentration, use and impact of second homes in Northern Ireland; and research on household energy consumption carried out among Housing Executive tenants as part of a larger project looking at energy consumption in three European States.
Monday, 6 October 2008
News from CLG
As part of CLG's Analysis Week, Michael Ball, Mark Stephens and other members of the Housing Markets and Planning and Housing Analysis and Surveys gave a series of short presentations on aspects of the credit crunch and the housing market. These were well attended and well received by CLG analysts and policy staff.
Recent publications include:
Housing in England
Statutory Homelessness statistics
Recent publications include:
Housing in England
Statutory Homelessness statistics
The "Cole Report" Published
The government has published the report of the panel of independent stakeholders chaired by Professor Ian Cole, the Director of CRESR (Sheffield Hallam University), on the future regulation of the social housing sector in England. The report makes a series of recommendations to bring both local authorities and housing associations within the new regulatory framework being established by the Tenants Services Authority. The Cole Report is available from:
www.communities.gov.uk/publications/housing/thecolereport
www.communities.gov.uk/publications/housing/thecolereport
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