Housing Policy in the UK

'This important book will serve both as an essential reference and a very lively stimulant.' - Malcolm Harrison, Public Administration '...a readable and interesting book, well-written, engaging and up-to-date...offers new and insightful angles on recent housing policy developments and trends...This book is to be recommended to students, academics and professionals interested in the field of housing policy.' - Andrew R. Tallon, Local Government Studies 'Overall this book is a comprehsensive assesment in the UK housing policy from the early 20th century right up to current times, offering some food for thought on future developments.' - Helen Rankine, Social Policy and Social Work '[W]ell written and illustrated... provides a good general overview of the evolution of housing policy along with an informed discussion of some of the major recent developments.' - Colin Wood, Town Planning Review

Housing Policy in the UK is a major new textbook that traces the emergence of a 'new comprehensive housing policy' in the wake of the Communities Plan and regionalisation. Grounded in cutting-edge research and analysis, it provides a clear account of the evolution and current dimensions and tensions at the heart of this policy.Housing Policy in the UK is a major new textbook that traces the emergence of a 'new comprehensive housing policy' in the wake of the Communities Plan and regionalisation. Grounded in cutting-edge research and analysis, it provides a clear account of the evolution and current dimensions and tensions at the heart of this policy.