Social Housing Myths Debunked

The myths that social housing residents are characterised by high levels of benefit dependency, long-term unemployment and limited aspiration are debunked by new research. The latest Real London Lives report from the g15 group of London’s largest housing associations also shows that, contrary to common perceptions, migrants and single parents have no advantage in the allocation of housing. The research is the first qualitative report from a three-year study commissioned from the University of York and demonstrates that housing association residents in London live lives of remarkable diversity. Download either the full report or a summary from the Real London Lives website.