Reports

Reports by Shelter on research, policy and good practice, available to buy online.

Building blocks

Building blocks

A Regional Campaigns discussion paper exploring innovative ideas for delivering more affordable homes in a housing downturn. Read more 

Price: £10 (excluding VAT)

Homes for the future

Homes for the future

England is facing a severe shortage of affordable homes, a problem that lies at the heart of the country’s housing crisis. Shelter’s new research shows that we must build a greater proportion of social rented and intermediate homes than currently envisaged. Read more 

Price: £12.5 (excluding VAT)

The future of social housing

The future of social housing

A collection of essays written by leading housing academics that takes an in-depth look at the strengths of the social housing sector and the key challenges that it faces. Read more 

Price: £15 (excluding VAT)

Neighbourhood watch

Neighbourhood watch

Study exploring how the needs of residents have been factored into development plans for the Thames Gateway, with good practice recommendation methods for other regions. Read more 

Price: £12.5 (excluding VAT)

A route to homelessness?

A route to homelessness?

A study of why private sector tenants become homeless. Read more 

Price: £10 (excluding VAT)

New directions volume 2

New directions volume 2

Featuring projects whose innovative work is increasing the number of socially excluded adults in settled accommodation. Read more 

Price: £10 (excluding VAT)

Working with housed Gypsies and Travellers

Working with housed Gypsies and Travellers

Guide based on extensive consultations with Gypsies and Travellers around the country, providing guidance and good practice examples. Read more 

Price: £10 (excluding VAT)

Reaching out

Reaching out

A consultation with street homeless people 10 years after the launch of the Rough Sleepers Unit. Read more 

Price: £7.5 (excluding VAT)

Rights and wrongs - the homelessness safety net 30 years on

Rights and wrongs - the homelessness safety net 30 years on

Report considering the current system of homelessness provision in England, and areas where improvement is needed. Read more 

Price: £7.5 (excluding VAT)

Time to change: short-sentence prisoners

Time to change: short-sentence prisoners

This report examines the unique challenges of providing housing requirements for short-sentence prisoners. Read more 

Price: £7.5 (excluding VAT)