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Off the shelf: a bad bargain?

By: Language: English Series: Housing ; 25(4) May 1989, 18-21(3)Publication details: 1989Subject(s): Summary: The new system of financing housing association schemes may have major consequences for future development methods. Reviews housing associations` increasing use of "off the shelf" schemes, i.e. completed private speculative developments. It is more usual for housing associations to use design and build arrangements. Discusses the varying quality of off the shelf schemes.

The new system of financing housing association schemes may have major consequences for future development methods. Reviews housing associations` increasing use of "off the shelf" schemes, i.e. completed private speculative developments. It is more usual for housing associations to use design and build arrangements. Discusses the varying quality of off the shelf schemes.