Posted: Nov 21, 2022 By: Communications Research area:  Housing Attitudes & Aspirations Series, Demand, Supply, Place
Residential Satisfaction during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Ireland 2020

This study is the third in the Housing Agency series National Study of Housing Experiences, Attitudes and Aspirations in Ireland. Previous reports were published in 2018 and 2019. The 2020 National Study of Housing Experiences, Attitudes and Aspirations in Ireland aims to measure householders’ satisfaction levels with homes and neighbourhoods, and also their future housing aspirations.
The study took place in December 2020, ten months into the pandemic. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on householders was assessed through new questions.

Key Findings, can be found in report

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Posted: Sep 10, 2020 By: roslynmolloy , ursulamcanulty , séinhealy and annemurphy Research area:  Housing Attitudes & Aspirations Series, Social Housing, Private Rented Sector, Owner Occupied, Housing For Older People, Demand, Design
Apartment Living in Ireland 2019

Housing Agency National Study of Irish Housing Experiences, Attitudes and Aspirations in Ireland - Apartment Living in Ireland 2019.  This study set out to find out how satisfied people living in apartments were with their homes.

The information in this research study was collected by: face-to-face Interviews with more than 500 people living in apartments, two focus groups with families with young children living in apartments and two focus groups with older renters, a literature review and a summary of recent policy changes, legislation and guidelines that impact on the development of apartment living.

The report is available here.

Posted: Dec 11, 2019 By: ursulamcanulty Research area:  Social Housing, Demand
Summary of Social Housing Assessments 2019

Each year, the Housing Agency carries out an assessment of households qualified for social housing support. The Summary of Social Housing Assessments brings together information provided by local authorities on households that are qualified for social housing support but whose social housing need is not currently being met. It is a point-in-time assessment of the identified need for social housing support across the country.

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Posted: Jul 11, 2019 By: Roslyn Molloy , Sein Healy , Ursula McAnulty Research area:  Housing Attitudes & Aspirations Series, Social Housing, Private Rented Sector, Owner Occupied, Demand, Design, Place
Housing Experiences of Renters and Owners in Ireland: Reports 3 & 4

This report is based on findings from the Housing Agency National Study of Irish Housing Experiences, Attitudes and Aspirations in Ireland, and focuses on the housing experiences of renters and owners in Ireland.

The focus of this study is on housing tenure, and examines levels of satisfaction within homes and neighbourhoods.  Tenure is analysed in more detail in the rented sector, with an analysis and comparison of social and private rented housing, while in the homeownership sector there is analysis and comparison of those who own their home with or without a mortgage. 

The report is available here

A working paper discussing the findings is available here.

 

 

Posted: Mar 01, 2019 By: Philip Crowe Research area:  Demand, Supply
Incentives for the Re-Use of Vacant Buildings in Town Centres for Housing and Sustainable Communities in Scotland, Denmark and France

This report, commissioned by The Collaborative Working Group for Housing and Sustainable Living, and funded by The Heritage Council of Ireland, examines the reuse of vacant buildings in town centres. Authored by Dr Phillip Crowe, it examines the reuse of vacant buildings in town centres.  The research was funded by the Heritage Council of Ireland

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Posted: Mar 01, 2019 By: Philip Crowe Research area:  Demand, Supply
How Data on Vacancy is Created and Used: Case studies from Scotland, Denmark and Philadelphia

This report, commissioned by The Collaborative Working Group for Housing and Sustainable Living of which the Housing Agency is a member, examines how data on vacancy is created using a case study approach.  Authored by Dr Philip Crowe, it examines vacancy data in Scotland, Denmark and Philadelphia.  The research was funded by the Housing Agency.

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Posted: Dec 01, 2018 By: Roslyn Molloy , Sein Healy , Ursula McAnulty Research area:  Housing Attitudes & Aspirations Series, Demand
National Survey of Irish Housing Experiences, Attitudes and Aspirations in Ireland.  Report 2: Irish Residential Satisfaction

This is the second in a series of reports from a National Study of Irish Housing Experiences, Attitudes and Aspirations.  Report 2 focuses on national housing and neighbourhood satisfaction.  It also looks at dwelling and neighbourhood characteristics, attitudes to different tenures and housing affordability.  It is based on a nationally representative sample survey of 1,200 householders. 

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Posted: Dec 01, 2018 By: Roslyn Molloy , Sein Healy , Dr Robert Mooney Research area:  Housing Attitudes & Aspirations Series, Demand
National Survey of Irish Housing Experiences, Attitudes and Aspirations in Ireland.  Report 1: Drivers of Residential Satisfaction and Aspirations in Ireland

This is the first in a series of reports from a National Study of Irish Housing Experiences, Attitudes and Aspirations.  Report 1 consists of a literature review and exploratory focus groups.  The objective of the focus groups was to explore themes around residential satisfaction and housing aspirations emerging from the literature review.

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A working paper on the study is available here.

 

Posted: Jan 01, 2018 By: The Housing Agency Research area:  Demand, Social Housing
Summary of Social Housing Assessments

The Summary of Social Housing Assessment 2018 counts the total number of households qualified for social housing support, to inform policy and plan for the right types of housing support.  It brings together information provided by local authorities about the numbers of households assessed as qualified for housing support on a prescribed date – 11th June 2018.  The report provides a breakdown of the data by set criteria – local authority, age, household composition, current tenure, basis of need, accommodation requirements, length of time on the list, etc.

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Posted: Jan 01, 2017 By: Future Analytics Research area:  Demand, Supply
Housing Supply Requirements in Ireland's Urban Settlements 2016 - 2020: Notes on Housing Supply Requirements

The Housing Agency commissioned Future Analytics to carry out research examining minimum housing requirements in Urban Settlements.  A minimum housing requirement arises when the supply of existing homes in an area is insufficient to accommodate changes in the projected population along varying household sizes.  This is a supporting note on Housing Supply Requirements.

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