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Homes

A selection of relevant JRF Findings. For more summaries of JRF work,
visit the Findings section of our website.

homelessness and repossession – a selection of JRF Findings

410 Research on single homelessness in Britain
This review draws together findings from research on homelessness and single people in the 1990s.
April
2000
H221 Living in bed and breakfast in the 1990s
This study surveys the extent to which homeless people book themselves into B&B accommodation as a last resort. It finds that, while demand for this accommodation remains high, there is a decline in the sector due to a gradual reduction in benefits available to pay for B&B.
September
1997
829 The social consequences of mortgage repossession for parents and children
This research found that the experience of having their home repossessed can have distressing and enduring social, psychological and health consequences for both parents and children.
August
1999
H125 The consequences of mortgage arrears and possessions in a depressed housing market
This research identifies the changing management of arrears in the early 1990s, and the continuing social and financial consequences of the arrears and possession process for households and housing providers.
September
1994
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home ownership – a selection of JRF Findings

573 Affordability differences by area for working households buying their homes
This analysis demonstrates the local difficulties working households face buying homes in different local authority areas.
May
2003
113 Home-ownership and poverty in Britain
Using data from the Poverty and Social Exclusion Survey, this study finds that half of all people living in poverty are home-owners.
January
2003
D51 The future of low-cost home-ownership
This Findings reports on the conclusions of a task force set up by the JRF to examine the future for publicly subsidised low-cost home-ownership projects
December
2001
370 Helping owners to repair and maintain their homes
This review of the JRF’s programme on repair and maintenance proposes a new framework for maintaining the quality of owner-occupied homes.
March
2000
939 Older owner-occupiers´ perceptions of home-ownership
This study concludes that, although older people prefer to be home-owners, they also feel there are burdens accompanying this status.
September
1999
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private renting – a selection of JRF Findings

562 A new settlement for the private rented sector
This summarises the conclusions of an independent Private Sector Commission, organised by Shelter and the JRF, on what measures would improve both the quality and quantity of accommodation in this sector.
May
2002
213 Developing and managing market renting schemes by housing associations
This research examined what role market renting might play in the work of social housing providers.
February
2003
D60 Students and the private rented market
This research looks at the housing demand from full-time students and examines the implications for other groups seeking private rented accommodation.
December
2000
689 Financial institutes and private rented housing
This study finds renewed interest among City institutions in investing in private renting.
June
1999
H214 The market for a new private rented sector
Based on discussion groups with ‘middle income’ working men and women, this research studies consumer views of private market renting to discover the expectations and preferences of this group.
June
1997
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housing conference – a selection of JRF Findings

N/A Land for housing: current practice and future options (Briefing)
This report aims to address the tensions inherent in current policy and suggest positive and proactive ways forward.
March
2002
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supply of housing – a selection of JRF Findings

N/A Land for housing: current practice and future options (Briefing)
This report aims to address the tensions inherent in current policy and suggest positive and proactive ways forward.
March
2002
N41 The effectiveness of planning policies for affordable housing
This interim study shows there is considerable variation in the interpretation of affordable housing policies across England and in the amount of affordable housing obtained.
November
2001
820 The impact of migration on housing requirements
This analysis concludes that housing pressures in the South of England, particularly in London, are likely to continue, even if there is an "urban renaissance" in the North and Midlands.
August
2000
699 Perceptions of low demand for housing and the reality of housing need and demand
This analysis finds that surpluses of unlettable and unsaleable houses are a local phenomenon and do not demonstrate an overall falling away of housing demand.
June
1999
519 The problem of low housing demand in inner city areas
This detailed study finds that the low demand for housing in some inner city areas is more to do with severe poverty and joblessness than the quality of housing.
May
1999
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