Housing Policy in the UK

DAVID MULLINS is Reader in Housing Studies, University of Birmingham, UK.ALAN MURIE is Professor of Urban and Regional Studies, University of Birmingham, UK.

• IntroductionThe Origins of Housing Policy to 1979Housing Under the Conservatives 1979-1997Housing Under New Labour 1997-2004Homeownership in TransitionDeregulating the Private Rented SectorTransforming the Governance, Management and Regulation of Social HousingPolicies and Problems in Social Housing FinanceIncorporating the Non-Profit SectorChoice and Control: Social Housing Management and Access to Social HousingHousing, Social Care, and Supporting PeopleSocial Exclusion, Housing and Neighbourhood RenewalPrivate Sector Housing RenewalA New Comprehensive Housing Policy Overcoming Fragmentation or Managing Complexity?

'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