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Need, aspiration and demand

rcserpa — 2023-03-16 16:53:24 UTC

What is the difference between housing need, housing aspiration and housing demand? [250-300 words]
5pts

Data

rcserpa — 2023-03-16 17:02:26 UTC

What can official data sets tell you about housing need and demand in a local area? (200-250 words)
4pts

Assessing need and demand

rcserpa — 2023-03-16 17:09:50 UTC

Which of the following is the starting point for developing local housing strategies?
A. Housing Need and Demand Assessment
B. Housing and Economic Needs Assessment C. Local Housing Market Assessment
D. All of the above

Housing Need

2023-03-23 19:54:34 UTC

There are several different definitions of housing need. Name and describe two definitions of housing need (250-300 words) 4pts

Scottish assessment mechanism

2023-03-23 20:01:23 UTC

Name the process required by Local Authorities in Scotland to assess the needs for housing within their area.
- Housing Need and Demand Assessment
- Housing and Economic Needs Assessment
- Local Housing Market Assessment
- Affordable Housing Assessment
1pt

Elasticity

2023-03-30 11:18:48 UTC

Name the four key parameters that relate to elasticity. (2 pts)

Measuring Affordability

2023-03-30 11:21:45 UTC

Which key measures are used to determine affordability? (2 pt)

Affordable housing supply

2023-03-30 11:58:22 UTC

Rent affordability only applies to the Private Rented Sector.
True or False?

Characteristics of Affordable Rent Sector

2023-03-30 12:01:46 UTC

What are the 3 main characteristics of affordable rent sector?
A) lower rents compared with PRS, Greater security from eviction and priority for vulnerable tenants
B) Greater security from eviction, equal rents for all and better quality housing
C) High quality housing, lower rents compared with the PRS and greater security from eviction if you don't pay rent.

Answer: A

Economic concepts

2023-03-30 12:28:48 UTC

Describe the difference between a macro and micro economic approach as it relates to housing finance (200 words) 4pts.

Expenditure

2023-04-03 13:56:31 UTC

What type of expenditure describes government investment on goods and services intended to create future benefits?

A - Capital Expenditure.

Expenditure

2023-04-03 13:57:15 UTC

Staff salaries, benefits and paying insurance bills are all examples of which type of expenditure?

A- current (or revenue) expenditure

General Fund

2023-04-03 14:56:13 UTC

What is the purpose of Section 93 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973?

A - It requires a local authority to have a general fund.

Economic Rationalism

2025-03-27 14:39:54 UTC

In the context of the human rights based principle of progressive realisation of needs contained in the ICESCR, name two tensions/barriers that are created through the financialisaton of housing

MCQ on Housing First

2026-03-23 16:43:49 UTC

What are the 5 principles of Housing First - then have a list to choose from with some red herrings thrown in.

Local Housing Strategy

2026-03-26 16:19:52 UTC

Critically discuss how a Local Housing Strategy shapes long‑term housing outcomes. Consider how it identifies housing need, directs investment, integrates housing with health and social care, and supports homelessness prevention, with reference to priorities such as improving housing quality and expanding specialist and accessible homes.

Financialisation

2026-03-26 16:21:35 UTC

In what ways has the financialisation of housing affected the affordability of rented housing, and with what consequences for different types of households?

Government intervention in the housing market

2026-04-02 14:11:14 UTC

To what extent should governments intervene in the housing market to address affordability challenges? Consider the benefits and challenges of such intervention.

Housing wealth inequality

2026-04-30 14:45:20 UTC

Discuss the role of housing policy in shaping housing wealth inequality. How do housing systems influence the creation and distribution of wealth, and assess the extent to which policy interventions can reduce or reproduce inequality.

Tenant Representation

2026-05-14 14:33:02 UTC

How might tenants’ views be sufficiently represented across different parts of the housing system?