Private sector renewal
Series: Housing ; October 2000, 43(1)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: Concern over the quality of housing has been rising in recent years. Due to changing definitions and problems with measuring the likely cost of repairs, it is difficult to assess what has been happening with disrepair. However, it has been estimated that in 1996, 20% of private sector dwellings needed £3,000 or more to tackle outstanding repairs, while 10% would need £5,000 or more. Looks at who is affected, standards and definitions, current remedies and funding changes.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS63026 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 108983-1001 |
Concern over the quality of housing has been rising in recent years. Due to changing definitions and problems with measuring the likely cost of repairs, it is difficult to assess what has been happening with disrepair. However, it has been estimated that in 1996, 20% of private sector dwellings needed £3,000 or more to tackle outstanding repairs, while 10% would need £5,000 or more. Looks at who is affected, standards and definitions, current remedies and funding changes.