Research and Advice

arc⁴ has developed a strong track record in social, economic and opinion research in relation to housing and community subjects.

With a wide range of research techniques, tools and partners we can tailor studies to produce the most appropriate and cost effective findings.

Our main areas of research include:

Strategic Housing Market Assessments;
Housing Needs and Demand Studies;
Targeted Assessments of specific client groups - for instance, Gypsies and Travellers, New Migrants and housing market sectors such as first time buyers or the private rented sector;
Through our specialist Urbanistix team we also deliver, separately or as part of a single commission, consultation and community engagement, focus groups, creative research and innovative work including hard to reach groups.