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Read more at: Older people’s views of service provision in Cambridge

Older people’s views of service provision in Cambridge

28 February 2014

This project was a collaboration led by Dr Gemma Burgess between CCHPR, the Department of Geography and the Office of External Affairs and Communications at the University of Cambridge. A study was conducted on behalf of the Cambridge Older Peoples Reference Group (COPRG) to explore older people’s views of services in the Cambridge area.


Read more at: New publication from Alan Holmans on the history of household projections

New publication from Alan Holmans on the history of household projections

28 February 2014

This paper on the household projections in England by Alan Holmans, looks at their history and uses over time, starting with the 1930s when data from two censuses was used to predict new household formation rates and continuing to the current period when greater emphasis is placed on survey data.


Read more at: Evaluation of the FirstStop initiative - new report shows continued success of the service

Evaluation of the FirstStop initiative - new report shows continued success of the service

28 February 2014

A summary of the evaluation so far of the FirstStop initiative has just been published. It was included as an insert in the 26th April issue of The House parliamentary magazine magazine which is sent to all MP's and Peers.


Read more at: CCHPR Presentations at Housing Studies Association Conference 2012

CCHPR Presentations at Housing Studies Association Conference 2012

28 February 2014

Four members of CCHPR gave presentations at the Housing Studies Association Conference 2012 at the University of York.


Read more at: New research into rural housing published

New research into rural housing published

28 February 2014

Social tenants in rural areas are more likely to than those in urban areas to have to move house as a consequence of reductions in housing benefit, but there are fewer smaller dwellings for them to move to.


Read more at: CCHPR presentation at the Housing Statistics Network Social Housing Statistics Seminar

CCHPR presentation at the Housing Statistics Network Social Housing Statistics Seminar

28 February 2014

In the first part of their HSN Social Housing Statistics Seminar presentation, Connie gave a brief overview of the recent policy changes in social housing and the collection of housing statistics, and described some CCHPR projects on how these changes affected the social housing sector. Christine then outlined the future policy analyses on impact of localism on social housing and the data requirements to support the new agenda.


Read more at: What is the new normal for home ownership in England?

What is the new normal for home ownership in England?

28 February 2014

Drawing upon initial findings from research to be published in mid june, Peter Williams, Director at CCHPR recently posed the questions about what is the new normal (ie, what level) for home ownership in England?


Read more at: Understanding the second-hand market for shared ownership properties

Understanding the second-hand market for shared ownership properties

28 February 2014

This report, commissioned by Thames Valley Housing Association and the National Housing Federation explores the operation of the second-hand market for shared ownership properties. It also also examines the practice of ‘staircasing’, whereby a shared owner may purchase additional shares of their home.


Read more at: Housing in Transition: Understanding the dynamics of tenure change

Housing in Transition: Understanding the dynamics of tenure change

28 February 2014

Patterns of housing tenure in England have changed dramatically over the last twenty years. Looking forward, and depending upon the nature of economic recovery, there could be even greater change. Mortgaged home ownership could fall to little more than 25% of all households from over 40% in the early 1990s, and overall homeownership dropping from a high of around 70% to perhaps 62% in 2025. Private renting could increase by nearly 40% to house over 5.5 million households. These are findings from a study by CCHPR for the Resolution Foundation and Shelter.


Read more at: Capturing Planning Gain – The Transition from Section 106 to the Community Infrastructure Levy

Capturing Planning Gain – The Transition from Section 106 to the Community Infrastructure Levy

28 February 2014

The Community Infrastructure Levy came into force in April 2010 (DCLG, 2011a). It allows local authorities in England and Wales to raise funds from developers undertaking new building projects in their area and the money can be used to fund a wide range of infrastructure that is needed as a result of development. This research for the RICS explores the issues arising in the transition to the new system.