Research and analysis

Giving up home ownership

Research on why borrowers have either given voluntary possession or have sold their home due to financial difficulties.

Documents

Giving up homeownership: A qualitative study of voluntary possession and selling because of financial difficulties

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244: Giving up homeownership: a qualitative study of voluntary possession and selling because of financial difficulties

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Details

This research brings together evidence from qualitative interviews with borrowers who have either given voluntary possession or have sold their home due to financial difficulties, to inform our understanding of the drivers, experiences and outcomes for these households.

The findings and recommendations in this report are those of the consultant authors and do not necessarily represent the views or proposed policies of the Department for Communities and Local Government.

Published 12 August 2010