A new report by Birmingham-based thinktank the Human City
Institute proposes to extend mutualism across the housing sector, through the
creation of more co-operatives in existing social housing stock and community
land trusts. The report found co-operative housing has higher levels of housing
management performance and tenant satisfaction, and is more effective in
building social capital and creating stronger communities. Co-operative housing
accounts for between 5%-15% of housing in Europe, but in the UK this figure is
only 1%. The report recommends bringing the UK's figure more in line with
Europe through the mutualisation of at least 500,000 social homes. Download the
report from the Human City website.
