Publications

We have carried out research on a wide range of different aspects of housing. This includes housing for specific groups (travellers, older people and people with a disability), housing tenure (private rented, social and owner occupied) and housing market (supply, demand, place, design).

If you are looking for something in particular or if there is a knowledge gap in terms of a specific area, where you think there is a need for research, please get in touch email: info@housingagency.ie

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Housing for Older People - Thinking Ahead

Posted: Jan 01, 2016 Research area: Housing For Older People

This research was commissioned by the Housing Agency and Ireland Smart Ageing Exchange (ISAX) and the report reviews the housing needs of an ageing population.

Design for Mental Health - Housing Design Guidelines

Posted: Jan 01, 2016 Research area: Housing for People with a Disability, Design

This report was jointly commissioned by the Housing Agency and the Health Services Executive. These housing design guidelines assist those living with persistent mental health conditions. The Housing Agency and the HSE have drawn together best practice in home design for people living with enduring and life altering mental health conditions into design guidelines to help facilitate independent living.

Housing Agency Annual Report 2016

Posted: Jan 01, 2016 Research area:

This is the Housing Agency’s Year Annual Report outlining the Agency’s activities and financial performance in the period.

The National Statement on Housing Supply and Demand 2014 and Outlook 2015-2017

Posted: Jan 01, 2015 Research area: Demand, Supply

This report by the Housing Agency brings together up to date information on housing trends for 2014 and 2015 while looks ahead to future demand. It focuses on: sales, rental sector, affordability, current and future housing demand and policy and legislation.

Family Experiences of Pathways into Homelessness: The Families’ Perspective

Posted: Jan 01, 2015 Research area: Demand

This report was commissioned by the Housing Agency and conducted by independent researchers. The purpose of this research was to identify why families had recently become homeless in Dublin – from their own perspective, and involved interviews with 30 homeless families.

Effective Void Management in Ireland: A Good Practice Guide

Posted: Jan 01, 2015 Research area: Social Housing, Supply

This good practice report by the Housing Agency and Chartered Institute of Housing provides guidance on the management of empty social housing. It provides an overview of good practice in key areas of voids management, illustrated with examples from Ireland and the UK.

Housing Agency Annual Report 2015

Posted: Jan 01, 2015 Research area:

This is the Housing Agency’s Year Annual Report outlining the Agency’s activities and financial performance in the period.

Resolving Unfinished Housing Developments: 2014 Annual Progress Report on Actions to Address Unfinished Housing Developments

Posted: Dec 01, 2014 Research area: Supply

This annual publication charts progress and the results of a survey on tackling the issue of unfinished housing developments. The Housing Agency and the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government supports local authorities in their work in resolving these issues.

Estimate of New Property Requirement for Social Housing

Posted: Jan 01, 2014 Research area: Social Housing, Supply

During the preparation of the Social Housing Strategy 2020, the Housing Agency was requested by the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government to provide an analysis and an estimate of the requirements for additional residential properties to meet the needs of those households qualified for social housing support.

Why Travellers Leave Traveller-specific Accommodation

Posted: Jan 01, 2014 Research area: Housing For Travellers

This research report was commissioned by the Housing Agency for the National Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee (NTACC). It focuses on the reasons why Travellers leave Traveller-specific accommodation and possible approaches to addressing the issues arising.