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‘Generation rent’ and the ability to ‘settle down’: economic and geographical variation in young people’s housing transitions
- Authors:
- HOOLACHAN Jennifer, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Youth Studies, 20(1), 2017, pp.63-78.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The term ‘Generation Rent’ denotes young people who are increasingly living in the private rented sector for longer periods of their lives because they are unable to access homeownership or social housing. Drawing on qualitative data from two studies with young people and key-actors, this paper considers the phenomenon of ‘Generation Rent’ from the perspective of youth transitions and the concept of ‘home’. These frameworks posit that young people leaving the parental home traverse housing and labour markets until they reach a point of ‘settling down’. However, the authors' data indicate that many young people face difficulties in this ‘settling’ process as they have to contend with insecure housing, unstable employment and welfare cuts which often force them to be flexible and mobile. This leaves many feeling frustrated as they struggle to remain fixed in place in order to ‘settle down’ and benefit from the positive qualities of home. Taking a Scottish focus, this paper further highlights the geographical dimension to these challenges and argues that those living in expensive and/or rural areas may find it particularly difficult to settle down. (Edited publisher abstract)
No place to call home: the social impact of housing undersupply on young people
- Authors:
- PENNINGTON Jenny, BEN-GALIM Dalia, COOKE Graeme
- Publisher:
- Institute for Public Policy Research
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 42p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Despite being one of the richest countries in the world, the UK is failing to provide enough homes for young people. The underlying issue is that house-building has not kept pace with demographic and social trends, creating a basic problem of undersupply. There has been significant growth in the number of households over the last few decades, largely driven by an ageing population. The social impact of this is less well known. This report explores the social impacts of the undersupply of housing on young people. Through quantitative and qualitative research, it found that, although it is still a strong aspiration – with 88 per cent of young people aged 18–30 wanting to own their own home in 10 years’ time – homeownership is thought to be unattainable for a majority. Fifty-one per cent of those currently renting thought that they would not be able to own in the next 10 years. Young people were realistic about needing to compromise and make sacrifices. But, unable to see how this aspiration could be fulfilled. Current options were seen to be stifling ambition, career goals and family plans.
Locked out: the Trailblazers' report into accessible housing
- Author:
- TRAILBLAZERS YOUNG CAMPAIGNERS NETWORK
- Publisher:
- Muscular Dystrophy Campaign
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 16p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This investigation into accessible housing and the services of the UK’s housing providers was instigated following concerns raised by members of the Trailblazers network and their families when searching for accessible accommodation to rent or buy. Members reported having to wait years to find wheelchair-accessible homes, despite local authorities providing funds for adaptations to the homes of thousands of disabled people every year. The report was compiled using the views and experiences of 200 disabled members. It found that eight out of 10 members were not confident they would find a suitable property if they moved out of the family home, and the same number were not confident they would be able to access the same level of care if they moved out of their local authority. It also showed that a lack of information from estate agents, local authorities or other providers has prevented or deterred half their members from living independently. The charity is calling on local authorities to make it easy for young people to transfer their healthcare packages between regions.
Lifting the Latch
- Author:
- HAYES Derren
- Journal article citation:
- Young Minds Magazine, 103, December 2009, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- YoungMinds
The LATCH project, a service run by charity Bromley Churches Housing Action, which helps homeless 16-25 year olds find accommodation by placing young homeless people with hosts who offer them spare rooms in their own homes is described.
Young people's housing transitions
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
In a series of UK-wide discussions and events, young people and practitioners working with young people gave their views on issues surrounding the transition to independent living. The discussions covered difficulties that young people faced and examples of good practice.
Housing choices and issues for young people in the UK
- Author:
- HEATH Sue
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 41p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
Young people are experiencing increased risk and uncertainty as they move into independent housing. This review considers their options and highlights some of the most pressing housing-related issues facing young people in the UK today.
Care leavers take giant 'Step' to independence
- Author:
- GULLAND Anne
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 16.10.08, 2008, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Step (Supported Tenancies Employment Pathways) is a project in Hartlepool which is giving care leavers the chance to lead settled lives of their own. The service, run by Disc (Developing Initiatives, Supporting Communities), which helps 16- to 24-year-olds find and maintain a home, and supports them into education, training or employment is described.
Making a difference: supported lodgings as a housing option for young people
- Author:
- HOLMES Johanna
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Communities and Local Government
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 60p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Local authorities and their partners are making considerable inroads into the task of meeting the Government's target of eliminating the use of bed and breakfast accommodation for 16 and 17 year olds, except in an emergency and then for no more than six weeks. By 30 June 2008 the number staying in bed and breakfast had fallen from approximately 1,000 in September 2006 to 420, 160 of whom had been placed for more than six weeks. Supported lodgings services have played an important role in this in some areas, and Communities and Local Government has supported a number of new services in 2007-08. The aim of this guide is to inform and support local authorities' planning and commissioning of supported lodgings within the context of strategies to tackle youth homelessness. It is based on a review of supported lodgings services in 17 local authority areas in England, and of data collected through the Supporting People programme.
Home alone: housing and support for young people leaving care
- Author:
- RAINER
- Publisher:
- Rainer
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Gaps in local authority planning mean that almost one in six young people leaving care are placed in unsuitable - sometimes unsafe - accommodation, according to a report released today by young people's charity Rainer. In some of the worst cases vulnerable young people were placed in housing that was physically unsecured and where they were subjected to harassment and discrimination by other tenants and staff. They could find themselves miles away from work or training and effectively cut off from friends and other support. One in three care leavers did not feel safe where they were living.
Is there a card left to play?
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 31.01.02, 2002, pp.42-43.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
A multi-disciplinary panel consider the case of a young person who has left care, is refusing help and has had his benefits withdrawn.