18 research outputs found
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Beside the seaside: perceptions from the ‘front line’ on the support needs of families living in the private-rented sector in Margate
Margate was once a thriving seaside town but with loss of local tourism it is now multiply deprived, its many hotels and guest houses converted into privately rented houses in multiple-occupation (HMOs). The community is transient, demographically skewed, with greater numbers of children in care and economic migrants who present a special demand on local services. Despite a growing interest in setting policy in respect of other issues, there is little published on the state of the privately-rented housing sector in seaside towns and how conditions might be addressed effectively.
This paper establishes a context for effective partnerships working in seaside towns through the selected findings of interviews with front-line practitioners invited to describe the challenges faced in supporting families living in privately-rented housing in Margate. Particular attention is paid to the reasons why people move to the seaside, the ‘fluid’ nature of the community and how partnerships are developing to tackle private sector housing enforcement, community support and social care needs
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Policy-making and politics
Politics is the way society or a nation manages conflicts and disagreements. It is difficult to exclude value judgements from the study of politics. It is important, however, to discover and describe what actually happens. The purpose of this chapter is to review the executive, legislative and judicial functions of central government, the local policy-making process, theories of local government politics and the policy-making process in housing associations. The chapter will begin with an examination of central government and the functions which it performs. It will then investigate the role of local government in practice and in theory and will end with a study of housing associations’ structure and purpose. The chapter focuses specifically on:
The executive, legislative and judicial functions of central government:
the executive, civil service and legislature;
private members’ bills;
scrutiny of government by committees, and questions in the House;
interest and pressure groups;
Scotland and Wales;
central and local government relations;
sub-central structures;
inter-governmental relations;
central and local government relations during the 1980s.
Local policy-making processes:
Elected members;
Local interest groups;
Individuals within the policy-making process.
Theories on local government politics:
localist theory;
public choice theory;
dual state thesis;
local state theory.
Housing associations:
structure;
board/committee members.
Conclusions
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Equal opportunities and housing
The elderly do not have any legislation to protect them but have to endure the disadvantages which can restrict their access to good-quality services such as housing and health. Since the introduction of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and the Race Relations Act 1976, there has been a range of studies (see Commission for Racial Equality, 1984, 1988, 1989a, 1989b; Greater London Council, 1986; Rao, 1990; and Sexty, 1990) which have served to highlight the fact that women and black and ethnic minority people still encounter discrimination in terms of access to areas of provision such as housing. There is also evidence to suggest that there is a strong link between ill-health and poor housing.
The purpose of this chapter, therefore, is to focus on how the elderly, single women, black and ethnic minority households and the sick are often disadvantaged in housing markets in terms of choice, access and affordability, and to review public policy response. Specifically, the chapter examines:
The elderly in relation to:
Household formation.
Housing tenure and housing condition.
Household incomes and wealth.
Staying put or moving into alternative accommodation.
Women in relation to:
Home ownership.
The family home after divorce or separation.
Black and ethnic minority households in relation to:
Home ownership.
Housing association tenure.
The local authority rented sector.
Racism.
Health and housing:
Health and housing tenure.
Health and poor living conditions
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Introduction
Although there are many books in print on different aspects of housing, reflecting discrete professional and academic interests, there is an absence of a wide-ranging text covering the essential foundations of housing studies. As a collaborative venture, this book is intended, in large part, to fill this vacuum but, since each relevant profession or academic school is concerned with housing from a different perspective, there is no generally acceptable order in which the appropriate subject-matter should be studied. Inevitably any selected sequence will not suit all professionals or academics. There is nevertheless an attempt to cover the necessary material in a logical order, as far as possible
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Children, housing and health
Purpose - To consolidate and review current literature that relates children's health to their housing and living environments.
Design/methodology/approach - A range of published sources which review the relationship between children, housing and health. The sources consolidate research that applies specifically to children and their domestic situation. The paper also reviews literature around municipal tower block estates and the unique health/architecture relationship before turning to children living in temporary bed and breakfast accommodation. An overview of current public health policy that seeks to reintegrate housing and well‐being is undertaken.
Findings - Decent housing lies at the heart of health for all. Generally, the picture is more positive, but action remains slow. Children's needs must be given a higher priority in housing in future to promote physical and emotional well‐being.
Research limitations/implications - It is not an exhaustive list and the sources are mainly UK publications.
Practical implications - The UK approach to children, housing and health may be of interest to a number of overseas countries in Eastern Europe, Africa and Asia.
Originality/value - This paper fulfils an identified information/resources need and offers readers such as students, academics and practitioners an overview of the UK approach
"Buy to let": A popular investment?
Purpose – The UK “buy to let” property market is significant with over 1,024,300 “buy to let” mortgages outstanding between 1996 and 2007. This paper investigates whether the factors that encourage male and female individuals to invest in the “buy to let” property market are similar or different. Design/methodology/approach – The research is conducted through a quantitative study which examines whether the advantages outweigh the disadvantages for landlords investing in the “buy to let” housing market and if these issues are perceived to be the same by male and female landlords. Through a literature review the research author critically evaluates books, papers and legislation to establish the current background information which exists on the “buy to let” market. The primary research contained within this paper is conducted through a survey questionnaire distributed to 100 landlords attending private sector landlord forums. Findings – This paper recognises that overall male and female landlords have differing approaches to their investment decisions within the “buy to let” sector. Originality/value – This paper establishes new learning relating to gender expectations regarding “buy to let” investments
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Housing policy: an introduction
The fourth edition, this textbook has been completely revised to examine the current state of housing policy in the UK. Exploring developments in housing policy made since Labour's 1997 electoral victory, the book addresses current issues including the 'brownfield versus greenfield' debate; the phasing out of renovation grants; the transfer of local authority housing to registered social landlords; boom, slump and boom in the owner-occupied sector.
Other topics addressed range from regional policy and housing across the UK, to social exclusion, community care and homelessness
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Construction Management and Organisational Behaviour
This book offers a comprehensive and up-to-date account of management ideas and practices, focusing on the human relations side of construction management. Easily accessible and suitable for use within the classroom or in distance learning situations, it discusses a range of themes and trends covering evidence based management practices in the construction industry. A variety of learning elements will be included, such as case studies, projects, and review questions, fully supported by interactive web based material including multiple choice questions, exercises, annotated links to other relevant web sites and an online glossary to explain key terms. Each chapter will also contain annotated further reading, chapter summaries and outline summaries of relevant legislation within the construction industry