Policy library
Policy, research and good practice work forms a major part of Shelter's efforts to address and find solutions for homelessness and housing issues. In this section you can browse through the reports, factsheets, briefings and policy consultation responses that we produce.
All policy documents
Policy briefing: Housing Market Renewal
The housing market renewal (HMR) pathfinders have brought much needed investment to parts of the North and Midlands experiencing low demand for housing and long-term economic and social decline. Read summary and download 
Response - FSA Consultation on Sale and Rent Back
Shelter welcomes the opportunity to comment on this consultation paper and the positive action taken by the Government and the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to regulate the sale and rent back (SRB) market. Read summary and download
Response - OFT Draft guidance on second charge lending
Arrears and repossessions have risen dramatically as a consequence of the credit crunch and Shelter has seen a large increase in the number of clients seeking advice on these issues. The Finance and Leasing Association estimates that approximately 1750 second charge repossessions were made in 2008, although there is no data specific to second charge repossessions available from the Ministry of Justice. Shelter’s advice services continue to see poor practice amongst some second charge lenders, in particular with regard to arrears management, and we believe that good guidance from the OFT could help to improve lender behaviour. Read summary and download
Response - Treasury Consultation on Sale and Rent Back
Shelter welcomes the opportunity to comment on this consultation paper and the positive action taken by the Government and the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to regulate the sale and rent back (SRB) market. Read summary and download
Mortgage and Secured Loan Arrears - Adviser and Borrower Surveys
AdviceUK, Citizens Advice, Money Advice Trust and Shelter are undertaking research into how well the government and industry initiatives to lessen the impact of rising mortgage arrears and repossessions are working in England and Wales. The research assesses adviser and borrower views on the impact of the pre-action protocol on lenders’ and judges’ practices, advisers’ experiences so far of the mortgage rescue scheme in England and of changes to support for mortgage interest. A specific aim was to explore whether differences can be seen in the practices of different lender types. In addition the research explores the advisers’ views on outcomes and support for clients following repossession. Read summary and download
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