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 - Taking Stock
There is a drastic shortage of housing in England.
This impacts negatively on households’ aspirations
and needs; one million children live in overcrowded
conditions, households delay starting families because
they can’t afford a home, more and more people live in
the sector with the highest rates of non-decency (the
private rented sector) and over a third of us believe that
our children will not be able to afford a decent home. Read summary and download 
Briefing: Landlord accreditation
Private renting has grown rapidly over the last
decade. Yet problems are rife and standards are
often poor. Shelter believes landlord accreditation
offers councils a localist, practical and effective tool
to improve standards for private renters. Read summary and download
Response - CLG consultation on definiton of affordable housing
Affordable Rented housing should not be defined as a form of social housing, in that it is unlikely to meet the needs of many households that are eligible for social housing for a secure and affordable home without increased welfare dependency and risk of repeat homelessness. Read summary and download
Attitudes to Housing Affordability
Shelter has commissioned YouGov to explore how people are coping with their housing costs in the current economic climate. Read summary and download
Response: SRA consultation on Alternative Business Structures Fee Structures
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is applying to become a Licensing Authority for alternative business structures (ABS) under the Legal Services Act 2007 (LSA). The principle that the SRA has adopted to the development of the regulatory framework for ABS is that consumers of legal services, whether from traditional firms or ABS, should enjoy the same levels of service and regulation. Read summary and download
