This book provides an accessible and up-to-date overview of the current debates and discussions in housing policy and practice. It acts as a source of reference for anyone studying or working in the housing field; from social policy studies to town planning.

David Garnett is currently Chair of Two Rivers Housing. He is co-author, with John Perry, of Housing Finance, published by the Chartered Institute of Housing in a revised edition in 2005. He is an experienced university lecturer, having been principal lecturer in Housing Finance at University of West of England, Bristol, and has extensive experience as a trainer, consultant, examiner and higher education manager.