Publications Housing Outlook Q2 2026 23 May 2026 by Hannah Aldridge Welcome to our latest Housing Outlook, launching a Resolution Foundation research programme on the future of the private rented sector (PRS).[1] Welcome to our latest Housing Outlook, launching a Resolution Foundation… Continue Reading
Comment The huge homeownership hurdle Hannah Aldridge, Senior Research and Policy Analyst at the Resolution Foundation, explains why having a decent salary isn't always enough to get a mortgage, and what we can do about it. 27 March 2026 by Hannah Aldridge I’ve reached a point in my life where many of my peers are homeowners who talk about things like ‘kitchen triangles’[1]. As someone who doesn’t own their home, I nod… Continue Reading
Publications Credit where credit’s due? Unpacking the distributional impact of Britain’s mortgage lending rules 26 March 2026 by Hannah Aldridge and Simon Pittaway and James Smith Almost half of Britain’s 8.3 million potential first-time buyers earn enough for a mortgage on a starter home, but just 11 per cent have enough saved for a deposit. A… Continue Reading
Events Stopping dreams coming true Is financial regulation holding back Britons’ aspirations of home ownership? Thursday 26 March 2026 The dream of owning your own home is a powerful life goal for many. Once realised, it comes with better living standards, as well economic security. But many families are… Continue Reading
Events Finding the right keys for growth How should housing feature in the Budget? Thursday 13 November 2025 The Budget run-in has centred around what taxes the Chancellor will need to raise to meet her fiscal rules. But housing could potentially play in equally decisive role. Ambitious planning… Continue Reading
Publications Housing Outlook Q4 2025 25 October 2025 by Hannah Aldridge In 2012, Local Housing Allowance (LHA) levels were linked to the 30th percentile of local rents and automatically revised to reflect market changes. However, since the systematic link with market… Continue Reading
Publications Housing Outlook Q3 2025 27 September 2025 by Camron Aref-Adib and Imogen Stone Welcome to our third Housing Outlook of 2025. [1] This quarter, we show that delivering 1.5 million new homes by the end of Parliament would be a real step-change in… Continue Reading
Comment Latest planning data casts doubt on the Government’s ability to deliver 1.5 million additional homes 18 September 2025 by Hannah Aldridge Data on planning decisions out today shows that 7,000 planning applications for residential developments were granted in the second quarter of 2025, as shown in Figure 1. This is the… Continue Reading