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Read more at: The effects of rent controls on supply and markets

The effects of rent controls on supply and markets

This project, commissioned by Shelter, explored the possible effects of different rent control scenarios on the operation of the Private Rented Sector in England. Six different rent control options were considered, proposing different limits to rents and changes to security of tenure.


Read more at: How do landlords address poverty? A poverty-focused review of the stratetgies of local authorities, landlords and letting agents in England

How do landlords address poverty? A poverty-focused review of the stratetgies of local authorities, landlords and letting agents in England

Rising rents, more low‑income households in private renting, reduced funding for house building and welfare reforms present major challenges for landlords and local authorities in England. This research explores how landlords are responding, what can be learnt from their written strategies and...


Read more at: Landlords’ written strategies to address poverty and disadvantage

Landlords’ written strategies to address poverty and disadvantage

This is a review of the written strategies of social landlords, local authorities and private landlords' written strategies exploring the focus on poverty within these documents. It has been produced as the second stage in a wider project exploring the role of poverty in housing organisations...


Read more at: Affordable Housing Film

Affordable Housing Film

CCHPR has made a short film on promoting policy change to boost the supply of affordable housing. The film sets out the problem of a low level of house building in the UK, relative to needs, and looks at the policy options to address the low level of production.


Read more at: Sight loss is not life loss: Evaluation for Southampton Sight

Sight loss is not life loss: Evaluation for Southampton Sight

The Cambridge Centre for Housing and Planning Research at the University of Cambridge has undertaken an independent evaluation of the Sight Loss is not Life Loss project. The evaluation found that the project is helping to reduce social isolation and to support people in maintaining their...


Read more at: Estimating the scale of youth homelessness in the UK

Estimating the scale of youth homelessness in the UK

Centrepoint, the youth homeless charity, commissioned CCHPR to calculate up to date estimates of the number of young people experiencing homelessness in the UK during a year. The work drew on a range of secondary data sources, and also on a series of local case studies and also on a survey...


Read more at: Poverty focussed review of housing organisations’ strategic and business plans - Initial Report

Poverty focussed review of housing organisations’ strategic and business plans - Initial Report

This report presents the findings from the first stage of a project that is exploring where poverty fits within the strategies, policies and business plans of local authorities, housing associations and private landlords.