Opinion: Evidence versus instinct
I’ve been a strong advocate of evidence-based decision making throughout my career, writes HQN Associate Emma Lindley. I have two degrees, I commission research, I
11 May 2022
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Renovation project in Sweden balances cost and tenant choice
A study from Sweden examines how municipal housing companies can afford to renovate homes without causing steep rent increases to tenants. The research by Kristina
11 May 2022
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Do shared services improve resilience? Mixed evidence from district councils during the Covid-19 pandemic
Inter-municipal collaboration, often referred to as ‘shared services,’ has gained a significant foothold in English local government over the last 10-15 years, bringing England into
11 May 2022
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Refurbish or replace? Calculating the relative costs
The decision on whether to replace or renovate housing is complex, involving factors such as aesthetics, the popularity of the housing and costs of improvements.
11 May 2022
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Research round-up – April 2022
This roundup by Emma Lindley provides a selection of recent research and reports across a range of strategic housing topic areas. If you’d like to
11 May 2022
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