Originally published in 1982, this is a companion volume to State
Housing in Britain. Together the 2 volumes cover the tenure of some 85%
of all British households in much of the 20th Century. The development
of the tenure between 1918 and 1970 with special reference to its
position in state housing policies is examined. Subsequent chapters
analyse effective demand since 1970, both with respect to its
demographic base and as regards the capacity to buy. In particular the
question of why people want to buy is asked and the supply of housing
(both council houses and former private rented accommodation) as well as
the output of speculative housebuilders is considered. A detailed survey
of the perturbations in the housing market during the volatile
experience of the British economy since 1970 is also covered.