With rapid household growth exerting pressure on green belts and the growing dislocation of housing markets in different regions, housing is once again becoming a central issue on the British political agenda. Written by a well known group of researchers in lively and accessible style, this timely new book provides a broad ranging assessment of key policy developments in early Twenty first century Britain as they relate to both private and public sector housing spheres. MARKET 1: Undergraduate and postgraduate courses on housing policy/housing management; social policy; built environment; urban and regional studies etc on degrees in Housing; Planning; Public Policy/Management; Social Policy; Built Environment; Surveying; Estate Management and related professional qualifications MARKET 2: Housing and Local Government professionals and general policy readership; Wide public library sale

House prices and mortgage debt have moved to centre stage in the management of national economies, regional development and neighbourhood change. Describing, analysing and understanding how housing markets work within and across these scales of economy and society has never been more urgent. But much more is known about the macro-scales than the microstructures; and about the economic rather than social drivers of housing market dynamics. This book redresses the balance. It shows that housing markets are social, cultural and psychological - as well as economic - affairs. This multidisciplinary approach is helpful in understanding the economic staples of supply, demand, price and information. It also casts new light on the emotional and political economy of markets.

House prices and mortgage debt have moved to centre stage in the management of national economies, regional development and neighbourhood change. Describing, analysing and understanding how housing markets work within and across these scales of economy and society has never been more urgent. But much more is known about the macro-scales than the microstructures; and about the economic rather than social drivers of housing market dynamics. This book redresses the balance. It shows that housing markets are social, cultural and psychological - as well as economic - affairs. This multidisciplinary approach is helpful in understanding the economic staples of supply, demand, price and information. It also casts new light on the emotional and political economy of markets.

What can you do if you're a lonely mermaid, you long for friends, and the only school is on dry land? Leena's dad has warned her that humans are dangerous, but on World Book Day, when all the children are dressed up as storybook characters, Leena grabs her chance. But with her new best friend asking questions, the Head demanding to meet Leena's parents, and loud-mouthed bully Trandulah spying on her, how long can Leena keep her secret? Around thirty minutes of read-aloud fun, mystery and danger, for children aged five or six upwards. Large text and a colour illustration at each page turn for the delight of young readers. (Also available are an ebook edition, a black & white paperback edition, and an audiobook). This story, first published by Macmillan Children's Books, is illustrated in this new edition by author/illustrator Moira Munro. It's also available as an audiobook, an eBook, and as a black and white paperback.

What can you do if you're a lonely mermaid, you long for friends, and the only school is on dry land? Leena's dad has warned her that humans are dangerous, but on World Book Day, when all the children are dressed up as storybook characters, Leena grabs her chance. But with her new best friend asking questions, the Head demanding to meet Leena's parents, and loud-mouthed bully Trandulah spying on her, how long can Leena keep her secret? Around thirty minutes of read-aloud fun, friendship, mystery and danger, for children aged five or six upwards. This story, first published by Macmillan Children's Books, is illustrated in this new edition by author/illustrator Moira Munro. Large text and a BLACK AND WHITE illustration at each page turn for the delight of young readers. An audiobook, colour paperback, and ebook are also available.