At any cost? A policy discussion paper

By: Christine Whitehead
Published: September 2007

At any cost? A policy discussion paper

Mortgage possessions are on the increase and the state safety net for homeowners in difficulty is minimal. At the same time, rising house prices means householders are extending themselves much further to get into home ownership. This Shelter discussion paper written by housing economists Christine Whitehead and Katrina Gaus from the London School of Economics looks at some of the key issues and directions for policy development.