Accelerating Housing Production in London: Making National Housing Policy Work in the Capital

This GLA-published LSE research on housing density is a joint venture with LSE London, the Department of Economics and the Department of Geography. This research data aids the development of policies and preparation of the London Plan. Read the full report.

Living in London’s New Dense Neighbourhoods

A joint project between LSE Cities and LSE London, this research explores how residents experience life in different forms of high-density housing in London. Find out more about the research project.

Rising to the Challenge: London’s Housing Crisis

A joint venture with the Department of Economics, LSE London and the Department of Geography. The report provided five key recommendations. View the full report here. 

The Role of Overseas Investors in the London New-Build Residential Market

A report for Homes for London assembled as a joint venture with LSE London and the Department of Economics. LSE London has just completed a study of the role of overseas investors in the London residential market for the GLA.

They looked at the proportion of new homes sold to buyers who live abroad and at the proportion of those homes left empty; they also examined the contribution of overseas sales and finance to new development. Read the full report.

Why Else is Density Important? (London Plan Density Research Project 5) 

A report for the Mayor of London and a joint venture with the Department of Economics and the Department of Geography. The current London Plan’s objective of optimising densities is directed essentially at securing a number of additional dwellings within London that is closer to the housing supply target, while sustaining appropriate residential quality and accessibility in the neighbourhoods where development would occur. Read the full report.

Defining, Measuring and Implementing Density Standards in London (London Plan Density Research Project 1.)

A report for the Mayor of London and a joint venture with the Department of Geography and the Department of Economics. This project explores the various definitions of density and the different methods by which it can be measured. It considers which approaches best provide an understanding of two key issues: urban form and the number of people in an area. See the full report. 

Housing in London: Addressing the Supply Crisis

A joint venture with the Department of Geography, LSE London & the Department of Economics. In summary, the report demonstrates that private renting plays a key role in the UK’s housing system. The key concern is whether there will be sufficient landlords to continue to meet the continuing growth in tenant demand. Read the full report. 

The Case for Investing in London’s Affordable Housing

A joint venture with LSE London and the Department of Economics. Read the full report.

Making the Most of Build to Rent – Future of London

A report conducted by LSE London. See the full report.  

Alternative Housing Development in London

A report conducted by LSE London. See the full report. 

Taking Stock: Understanding the Effects of Recent Policy Measures on the Private Rented Sector and the Buy-to-Let

A report conducted by LSE London. Read the full report.  

Home Advantage: Housing the Young Employed in London

A report by the Department of Economics and LSE London. See the full report. 

Proposals for Regulation and Private Rented Sector: An Analysis

A report by the Department of Economics. See the full report.

The Case for Public Investment in Affordable Housing in London

A report by the Department of Economics. Read the full report.