Spotlight Housing and aging population [electronic resource]
Language: English Publication details: London Savills 2015Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: With predicted demographic growth in the UK over the next 30 years and an increasing aging population this paper highlights a number of issues such as the need to release property equity and ensure more efficient use of the housing stock by encouraging down-sizing to reduce the problem of under-occupation. Compares drivers of demand and drivers of need. Examines types of housing options available such as existing housing stock, new-build and premium retirement housing, retirement housing, extra care housing and nursing/care homes. Looks at housebuilding opportunities to meet current supply and future needs and discusses incentives for downsizing. Concludes with a look at a new style of development described as bungalows in the sky.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Book | Virtual Online | ONLINE PUBLICATIOIN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 158956-2001 |
With predicted demographic growth in the UK over the next 30 years and an increasing aging population this paper highlights a number of issues such as the need to release property equity and ensure more efficient use of the housing stock by encouraging down-sizing to reduce the problem of under-occupation. Compares drivers of demand and drivers of need. Examines types of housing options available such as existing housing stock, new-build and premium retirement housing, retirement housing, extra care housing and nursing/care homes. Looks at housebuilding opportunities to meet current supply and future needs and discusses incentives for downsizing. Concludes with a look at a new style of development described as bungalows in the sky.