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Research & information

This section collects together research from a range of agencies relevant to the private rented sector, homelessness and low income households. The research is sorted by subject matter.

For those looking to improve PRS access schemes, a useful self assessment can be performed by using our Key Principles for PRS access schemes in England & Wales and our Key Standards Scotland 2011 for Scotland.

If you know of any other research that will be of interest to people, please let us know at private.renting@crisis.org.uk.

Most recent publications

Access to the most recent research and publications on the Private Rented Sector

Local lettings agencies: a good practice guide

The definitive guide to setting up a local lettings agency

SUSTAIN Research Project

A brief overview of the Big Lottery Funded Shelter & Crisis SUSTAIN research project

Private rented sector as a housing option

Research on the private rented sector as a housing option for homeless and low income households

Evaluations of PRS access schemes

Reports and evaluations of the various PRS schemes by Crisis, Broadway and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.

Cost effectiveness

Reports on the outcomes of using deposit guarantee schemes and the cost benefit of the PRS.

Housing Benefit and rent

Research and information that relates to Housing Benefit and Local Housing Allowance.

Responding to the recession

Decreased mortgage lending, repossession and other issues raised by the economic climate.

Young people in the PRS

Research & information relevant in assisting young people to access sustainable tenancies in the PRS

Learning & skills in the PRS

Including evaluations, Basic Skills and Good Practise reports from a variety of professional bodies.

Strategic view of the PRS

Impact reports, reviews and consultation papers from a number of professional sources on the PRS.

Supporting People

Reports on the Supporting People Grant and other related information.

Rough sleepers and hostel move-on

Evaluation reports, discussion papers on tackling rough sleeping through the PRS.

Scottish Government research

Research and information by the Scottish Government on many aspects of the PRS.

Northern Ireland Executive

Key documents, strategies and other information on the private rented sector in Northern Ireland.

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