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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.

Written by:
Altair Consulting
Date published:

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.

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