Research Programme 2008-2010

In 2006, the Regional Housing Board agreed in principle to progress a programme of research based on the areas identified in Chapter 10 of the 2005 Regional Housing Strategy. Furthermore, in preparation for an update of the Regional Housing Strategy and for the development of SIRS, there was a need to refresh the shared evidence base with RSS.

Sufficient budget has been secured to fund the research programme. The RHE has sought approval for a budget of £400k from the Regional Housing Pot for research for 2008-11, and these funds have been approved.

In the period leading to March 2010 there is a need to refresh the Regional Housing strategy in terms of key evidence about housing markets, particularly given changes in housing markets and the wider economy, and the need to identify trend data.

At the same time, work strands are already in place in partnership between the Assembly and Advantage West Midlands to begin the process of developing SIRS, and there is a need to ensure this work is informed by up-to-date and reliable housing data.

Research work - completed

Wesr Midlands Regional Housing Strategy HMA Refresh 2009 - Technical Report. Univeristy of Sheffield

Research to identify the contribution that can be made to health outcomes by Regional Housing Policy. February 2009. Housing Vision Consultancy with Gill Leng.

The Economic Demand for Housing in the West Midlands 2006-2026. February 2009. SQW Consultating

- Presentation slides from 17 December 2009 workshop, Birmingham: Central HMA; North, South and West HMAs)

- Local Authority Dashboards

The Impact of Recession on Housing in the West Midlands and the Implications for Policy. February 2010. Nevin Leather Associates

Presentation slides from the Housing and the Recession: local responses workshop, 18 November 2009.

Investigation into the potential homelessness and housing impacts of the recession on vulnerable groups. January 2010. West Midlands Regional Homelessness Strategy Implementation Group.

The role of new housing in the West Midlands Housing Market. Analysis of a survey commissioned by the West Midlands Regional Assembly. Nevin Leather Associates. September 2009

Implications of Market Conditions for West Midlands Housing Markets and Regional Housing Policy June 2009. Ecotec and GVA Grimley.

West Midlands House Price Analysis June 2009. Worcestershire County Council

'Low Carbon Housing - developing a baseline for refurbishment in the West Midlands' report.
The joint West Midlands Regional Assembly and Advantage West Midlands report was launched on Monday 23rd March 2009 at the Orange Studio in Birmingham.. According to the report, the West Midlands will need to spend a further £189.1million per year on installing energy efficiency measures into homes if it is to achieve its CO2 emissions targets.

Affordability and Housing Supply - A review of the implications for the West Midlands of the National Housing and Planning Advice Unit recommendations. Report for the West Midlands Regional Assembly February 2009 - Green Balance Consultants

Analysis of Strategic Housing Market Assessments in the West Midlands: Stage 1 Technical Report. February 2009 ECOTEC Research and Consulting

Housing demand and need in the West Midlands: 2009 revision to regional estimates for 2006 to 2026 April 2009. Produced by The Centre for Housing and Planning Research,Department of Land Economy, University of Cambridge on behalf of the Regional Housing Executive.
Executive Summary

The Implications of the Economic Downturn for Regional Housing Targets. March 2009 ECOTEC Research and Consulting