Housing and life experiences: policy development
This project identifies four practical, housing-related proposals that can be introduced now to prevent, mitigate and reduce housing-related poverty.
Actions it recommends:
- A Government-backed affordable loan scheme to fund property deposits and enable greater access to the private rented sector.
- Conversion of some existing homes to extend the provision of shared social housing, enabling greater access to the sector.
- Provision of basic decoration and floor coverings, and access to furniture packages in the social sector, to reduce moving-in costs for tenants.
- A proposal to deliver consistent comprehensive housing advice services across England, Wales and Scotland.
This report was developed from an initial piece of research JRF commissioned called Housing and life experiences: making a home on a low income. The initial research, and four summaries that focus on key areas, are available to download in the related content section below.
Related content
Housing and life experiences: making a home on a low income
This report provides a detailed analysis of the interaction between poverty and housing across the lifecourse. It shows how good and stable housing can mitigate poverty, and the difficulties in trying to make and sustain a home in an increasingly expensive and constrained housing system.
Access to rent: deposit loan scheme
A case for the provision of a Government backed affordable loan scheme to enable greater access to the private rented sector.
Housing advice service: widening access to housing advice
A case for the provision of consistent comprehensive housing advice services across England, Wales and Scotland.
Social sharing: expansion of shared housing in the social sector
A case for social landlords to expand their provision of shared accommodation using conversion of existing homes.
House to home: giving social housing tenants a place to call home
A case for the provision of basic decoration and floor covering in social housing, along with access to furniture packages.