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Read more at: Social housing in the East: Challenges for the region and implications for the UK

Social housing in the East: Challenges for the region and implications for the UK

This report informed the strategic thinking of national and local government and the social housing sector. It also aimed to build public understanding of the key challenges and opportunities that the region would face in the future.


Read more at: International review of land supply and planning systems

International review of land supply and planning systems

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation published an international review of land supply and planning systems conducted by CCHPR, looking at what works and whether successful mechanisms from other countries could be transferred to the UK context. The review suggested that land supply was a key issue...


Read more at: Impact of welfare reform on housing associations – 2012 Baseline report

Impact of welfare reform on housing associations – 2012 Baseline report

The National Housing Federation has commissioned Ipsos MORI and Cambridge Centre for Housing and Planning Research to assess how welfare reform impacts across the housing association sector in England. The first component of the research programme is to establish baseline data and understand pre-...


Read more at: Intended and unintended consequences? A case study survey of housing associations and welfare reforms

Intended and unintended consequences? A case study survey of housing associations and welfare reforms

The National Housing Federation has commissioned Ipsos MORI and Cambridge Centre for Housing and Planning Research to assess how welfare reform impacts across the housing association sector in England. The baseline report was published in late 2012 and this case report builds on that baseline...


Read more at: Evaluation of Removal of the Spare Room Subsidy: Interim Report

Evaluation of Removal of the Spare Room Subsidy: Interim Report

The Interim Report from the Evaluation of the Removal of the Spare Room Subsidy (often referred to as the 'bedroom tax'), carried out jointly by CCHPR and Ipsos Mori, has been published. The report explores the effects of the cuts to Housing Benefit for working age social housing tenants who are...


Read more at: The Changing Role of Private Renting in Europe

The Changing Role of Private Renting in Europe

This research suggests that it is economic pressures rather than government policies which have been most important in changing the role of private renting across Europe. The research, undertaken by LSE London with the Cambridge Centre for Housing and Planning Research and experts from Denmark...


Read more at: Evaluation of FirstStop: Phase 2 Reports

Evaluation of FirstStop: Phase 2 Reports

The reports present the findings from an ongoing evaluation by the Cambridge Centre for Housing and Planning Research, which is analysing and informing the development of the FirstStop service. The new initiative aims to provide older people, their families and carers with a one-stop shop for...


Read more at: Evaluation of the FirstStop information and advice initiative for older people: findings 2011/2012

Evaluation of the FirstStop information and advice initiative for older people: findings 2011/2012

A comprehensive information and advice service enabling older people to better plan ahead for their future housing and care needs is a key requirement if Britain is to cope successfully with its ageing society. The evaluation of FirstStop shows how it is helping older people to make difficult...