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 This report emphasises the impact of the lack of new homes on individuals, wider society and the economy. The analysis highlights the longstanding barriers to new housing, such as land, planning and opposition to development, which have been compounded by the recent financial crisis. The report goes on to analyse the response of the coalition government and outline a coherent framework to move towards delivering the number of new homes which are required. Four areas for greater action are identified along with specific recommendations to increase housing supply. The four areas are:
The report represents the findings of a Consultation held at St George’s House, Windsor Castle in June 2011. The Consultation was attended by a wide range of housing practitioners and housing policy experts with experience from UK and internationally. Links::
More Homes and Better Places
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BSHF at ECA Housing ForumThe Housing Forum Europe & Central Asia is a biennial gathering that brings together leading professionals committed to the cause of sustainable housing.
The exchange of housing for help in the homeHomesharing is a simple idea. A householder offers accommodation to a homesharer in exchange for an agreed level of support. The support needed may be help with the household tasks or it may be financial support, or a combination of both.
World Habitat Awards 2013 finalists announcedThe ten finalists for the 2013 World Habitat Awards have been chosen from a list of over 200 projects from across the globe.
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