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C/S/368. Dissertation. Effectiveness of RAPS initiative in tackling homelessness

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2011
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The dissertation addresses the problem of the homeless investigating the effectiveness of the initiative called Rented Accommodation in the Private Sector (RAPS) undertaken in the UK. Literature is reviewed on the causes of homelessness and the effects of the global financial and economic crisis on the housing market, the need for sustainable housing, the background of the RAPS project, etc. The methodology of the research includes analysis of secondary sources and primary data obtained from interviews and questionnaires sent to a selection of employees, landlords and tenants. Conclusions are made about the perceptions of the RAPS scheme suggesting recommendations about its further promotion.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, RAPS initiative, Rented Accommodation, Private Sector, homelessness, sustainable housing, financial crisis,

 
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