Policy and research

The Shelter research team undertakes an annual programme of in-house and externally commissioned research to underpin the organisation’s policy and campaigns work.

Latest research publications

See all Shelter's research and policy publications in the Policy Library.

Immigration and Housing Factsheet

Author: Rita Diaz, Shelter

This factsheet provides information on the trends of international migration to the UK, and looks at the impact migration has on both the economy and social housing.

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Neighbourhood watch - Building new communities: learning lessons from the Thames Gateway

Author: Penny Bernstock, University of East London

This report compares the plans and policies of developers and housing managers with the experiences and perspectives of residents living in and around three developments in the Thames Gateway growth area.

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A route to homelessness? a study of why private sector tenants become homeless

Author: Julie Rugg, University of York
This research examines the underlying reasons why tenancies in the private rented sector end, through interviews with tenants and landlords, and aims to provide some constructive solutions. (April 2008)

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Ongoing / future research projects

 

  • We will be monitoring the impact of the introduction of the Local Housing Allowance, initially focusing on the Broad Market Rental Areas and their impact on affordability for HB claimants.

  • Further work is also planned on mortgage arrears and repossessions.

Research contractors database

While Shelter carries out part of its research in-house, a significant proportion of our research programme is commissioned externally, and we maintain a database of researchers to enable us to draw on a wide range of experience and skills when we put work out to tender.

To find out more, or to be included in this database, complete the online register.

Contact tristan_carlyon@shelter.org.uk with any queries about this database or research at Shelter.


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