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Newhaven Research

Newhaven Research is an Edinburgh-based company, established in April 2003.

Our expertise lies in our proven ability to:

• Meet the high-level research and intelligence needs of government, and the wider housing industry
• Improve customer understanding of the operation of the housing system
• Assist in the development of effective strategies for the delivery of regeneration and social justice
• Enhance our clients' planning and business effectiveness

Dr Anthony O'Sullivan

07971 498584

tony@newhavenresearch.co.uk

Gillian Young

07971 495014

young@newhavenresearch.co.uk

Services

Newhaven Research provides a range of research and consultancy services, tailored to our client needs and requirements.

We work with Scottish Government, local authorities and other agencies to improve understanding of the operation of local and national housing markets, and the broader requirements of local communities.

We regularly collaborate with University based researchers and with other specialist consultancies to ensure we provide a tailored service that meets individual client requirements.

We also work with local authorities and housing associations to improve business planning and asset management.

We apply the most stringent professional standards to all our work, and we are committed to undertaking research that is innovative, practical and participative.

Consultancy services

Our consultancy services include:

• Strategy and policy development and implementation
• Feasibility studies and options appraisal
• Financial modelling and business strategy support
• Service reviews, including service user consultation
• Housing market analysis in both urban and rural contexts
• Performance management advice
• Project and programme evaluation and impact assessment
• Policy briefing
• Project management and facilitation
• Training on how to undertake effective strategy development

Research services

Our research services include:

• Economic analysis, including econometric modelling
• Community research
• Surveys, including on-line surveys
• Conducting focus groups
• In-depth interviewing
• Case study research work
• Undertaking base-line studies and benchmarking exercises
• Training on conducting and commissioning research, and housing market analysis

Team

Dr Tony O'Sullivan

Dr. Tony O'Sullivan is co-founder and Director of Newhaven Research. He is a recognised authority on housing and regeneration, with over 25 years experience in researching and analysing housing and area regeneration issues in the public sector, university sector and the private sector.

As the Head of Planning and Chief Economist with Communities Scotland and its predecessor organisation Scottish Homes, Tony was a lead player in the development of the Local Housing Strategy framework, provided analysis that supported the development of the 2001 Housing (Scotland) Act, and was responsible for the 1991, 1996 and 2002 Scottish House Condition Surveys. He was also a member of the Housing Improvement Taskforce, the recommendations of which informed development of the Housing (Scotland) 2006 Act.

As an economist and researcher, Tony combines analytical rigour with excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to customer service. He is an honorary Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Urban Studies at the University of Glasgow.

Gillian Young

Gillian Young is also a co-founder and Director of Newhaven Research. A social scientist by training, Gillian also holds a professional housing qualification.

Gillian also worked for Communities Scotland and Scottish Homes. Prior to co-founding Newhaven Research she was Head of Business Intelligence for the Scottish regeneration agency.

Specific areas of expertise include strategic planning, customer research, and housing market analysis. Gillian has wide-ranging consultancy experience in the development of local housing, private housing sector, and antisocial behaviour strategies, combined with a strong track record in policy development, business planning and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data. Gillian is committed to improving ways of analysing social and economic statistics so as to maximise the 'intelligence' they can provide to policy-makers and others.

She is a former committee member of Lorne Area Housing Association.

Curriculum Vitae

Dr Tony O'Sullivan

Career Profile

• 2003 - Director, Newhaven Research
• 1989-2003 Chief Economist and Head of Research and Planning, Communities Scotland (prior to 2001, Scottish Homes)
• 1988-1989 Economist, London Underground
• 1983-1988 Lecturer, Glasgow University

Accomplishments

• Development and implementation of Scottish local authority housing planning framework
• Primary responsibility for national house condition surveys in Scotland 1991-2002
• Developed and led Communities Scotland Corporate Planning
• Co-author of widely acknowledged good practice approach to market analysis for housing planning
• Direct responsibility for major pieces of analysis underpinning the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001
• Conducted research for the Housing Improvement Task Force
• Widely published on housing issues, including housing subsidies, planning, fuel poverty, housing need and Right to Buy.

Education

• 1987 Sussex University: PhD (Housing Subsidies in the UK)
• 1981 Sussex University: MA Economic Theory of Policy and Planning
• 1979 Sussex University: BA Economics

Other Appointments

Honorary Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Urban Studies at the University of Glasgow since April 2003

Gillian Young

Career Profile

• 2003 Director Newhaven Research Limited
• 1997 to 2003
• Head of Business Intelligence, Communities Scotland (prior to 2001, Scottish Homes)
• 1995 to 1997 Planning Co-ordinator, Scottish Homes
• 1992 to 1995 Research Coordinator, Scottish Homes
• 1988 to 1992 Research Officer, Scottish Homes (formerly SSHA)
• 1986 to 1987 Researcher, Scottish Council for Single Homeless
• 1986 Project Officer, Scottish Community Education Council / Scottish Association Youth Clubs
• 1985 Committee Clark, Central Regional Council

Accomplishments and key skills

• Housing related strategy development and review work for central and local government and the Chartered Institute for Housing
• Authored numerous studies in relation to analysis of housing market, neighbourhood profiling, and housing market analysis
• Developed Communities Scotland Housing Market Context Statement framework and directed Scottish Homes Geographic Information Strategy
• Proven track record in project management, undertaking qualitative and quantitative research, impact assessment and policy evaluation
• Co-author of good practice approach to market analysis for housing planning
• Experienced in stakeholder engagement, workshop facilitation, training and conducting focus groups
• Proficient at working on major projects as a member of a multi disciplinary team
• Proficient in use of a range of software packages and presenting research findings to varied audiences

Education

• 1988 - 1991 University of Glasgow; Diploma in Housing Studies
• 1980 - 1984 University of Aberdeen; MA (Hons) Sociology

Clients

Our clients include:

• Scottish Government
• The Chartered Institute of Housing
• The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations
• Scottish local authorities
• Scottish Enterprise
• The Northern Ireland Housing Executive
• Scotland's National Park Authorities
• Registered Social Landlords

Examples of recent and ongoing work we have undertaken include:

• Examination of strategic issues regarding the future of social renting and options for reforming Right to Buy, both for the Chartered Institute of Housing
• A joint study with Glasgow University into the potential impact of the credit crunch on the Scottish housing system, for the Chartered Institute of Housing
• Policy support on telecare to the Scottish Government's Joint Improvement Team
• Collaborative work with the University of Glasgow on the definition of housing market areas across Northern Ireland, for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive
• Consultancy support to Renfrewshire Council on the development of a new council rent structure
• Evaluation of the Highland Housing Alliance on behalf of the Scottish Government
• Business planning support to the Hebridean Housing Partnership

Contact Newhaven Research

Newhaven Research: Published Reports

Published Reports

PDF files and links are supplied where permitted - download pdf reader here

• 2003
• 2004
• 2005
• 2006
• 2007
• 2008
• 2009

Published in 2003

• SHBVN Local Housing Strategy Sub Group: Workplan, Scottish Housing Best Value Network
• Perth and Kinross Future Housing Demand, Supply and Needs Issues Paper, Perth and Kinross Council
• Perth and Kinross Housing Quality Issues Paper, Perth and Kinross Council
• Perth and Kinross Sustaining Communities Issues Paper, Perth and Kinross Council
• Clackmannanshire Future Housing System Balance Issues Paper, Clackmannanshire Council
• Clackmannanshire Housing Quality Issues Paper, Clackmannanshire Council
• East Renfrewshire Local Housing Strategy Option Appraisal Workshops Report, East Renfrewshire Council

Co-authored

• More, A. Maclennan, D., and O'Sullivan, A. (2003) Estimating Affordable Housing Requirements: Report to West Lothian Council, West Lothian Council
• More, A. Maclennan, D. and O'Sullivan, A. (2003) West Lothian Housing Market: Choices, Changes And Affordability: Report to West Lothian Council, West Lothian Council
• Craigforth and Newhaven (2003) Clackmannanshire Private Housing Market Report, Clackmannanshire Council
• Experian BSL and Newhaven (2003) Housing and Migration: A Conceptual Model for North West England, North West Development Agency

Published in 2004

• Securing the Future: Housing for the Hebrides - Developing the Western Isles Local Housing Strategy 2004-2009, Western Isles Council
• Assessing the Impact of REAL Community Learning Centres, Scottish Enterprise Glasgow and Glasgow City Council Cultural and Leisure Services
• Will The Real Owner-Occupiers Please Stand Up? What Motivates Owner-Occupier Repair And Maintenance Expenditure In Scotland? Scottish Consumer Council
• South Lanarkshire Local Housing Strategy Strategic Option Appraisal Workshop Report, South Lanarkshire Council
• Scottish Housing Quality Standard Briefing Note, Housing Quality Network, York
• Scottish Housing Quality Standard Delivery Plans, Housing Quality Network, York
• Fuel Poverty in Scotland, Housing Quality Network, York
• Scottish House Condition Survey 2002: Glasgow Report, Glasgow City Council
• Housing In Scotland No 1: "State Of The Nation", Housing Quality Network, York
• Affordable Housing Needs in South Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire Council
• Clackmannanshire Homelessness Steering Group: An Effectiveness Review, Clackmannanshire Council
• Clackmannanshire Housing System: Current Trends and Prospects, Clackmannshire Council
• Scottish House Condition Survey 2002: Edinburgh Private Sector Analysis, City of Edinburgh Council

Co-authored

• Craigforth and Newhaven (2004) Understanding the Dynamics of Low Demand in Owner Occupation in East Ayrshire and North Lanarkshire, Communities Scotland
• Craigforth and Newhaven (2004) Achieving A Better Understanding Of The Private Rented Sector In North Lanarkshire North Lanarkshire Council
• Craigforth and Newhaven (2004) Achieving A Better Understanding Of The Private Rented Sector In East Dunbartonshire, East Dunbartonshire Council
• O'Sullivan, A., Young, G., Maclennan, D., Gibb, K., McLaren, J., Britain, A., Dowie A., and Thornton, C (2004), Local Housing Systems Analysis, A Good Practice Guide, Communities Scotland

Published in 2005

• Local Housing Strategies: Two Steps Forward? Chartered Institute of Housing
• Housing In Scotland No 2: "Affordable Housing", Housing Quality Network, York
• Attitudes To Home Repair And Maintenance Among Homeowners In Lanarkshire: North and South Lanarkshire Councils
• Edinburgh Owners Attitudes to Home Repair And Maintenance: Focus Group Summary Report, City of Edinburgh Council
• The Emerging Policy Framework for Private Housing In Scotland: Briefing Note, City of Edinburgh Council
• Housing Disrepair in Scotland: Evidence from the Scottish House Condition Survey 2002 - a briefing note, Scottish Consumer Council
• Housing in Scotland No 3: "State of the Nation", Housing Quality Network
• Housing in Scotland No 4: "The Housing (Scotland) Bill 2005", Housing Quality Network
• Housing in Scotland No 5: "State of the Nation", Housing Quality Network
• Right To Buy In Scotland: Impacts Of The Current Policy Framework And Options For Reform, Chartered Institute of Housing
• Clackmannshire Housing Needs Assessment Clackmannanshire Council
• Cairngorms National Park Authority Housing Workshop Report, Cairngorms National Park Authority
• Park Plan: Housing Issues Paper: Cairngorms National Park Authority

Co-authored

• Craigforth and Newhaven (2005) Glasgow Housing Association Rental Comparability Study, Glasgow Housing Association

Published in 2006

• Housing in Scotland No 6: "The Scottish Regeneration Policy Statement", Housing Quality Network
• Housing in Scotland No 7: "State of the Nation", Housing Quality Network
• Housing Information Review, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
• Aberdeenshire Private Sector Housing Analysis and Issues Paper, Aberdeenshire Council
• Private Sector Housing Strategy Option Appraisal Workshops Report, Aberdeenshire Council
• Understanding the Funding Maze A Guide To Funding Sources For Community Care Services Joint Improvement Team, Scottish Government

Co-authored

• Glass, A., McGregor, A., McTier, A., O'Sullivan, A., and Young, G (2006) Affordable Housing and the Labour Market in Scotland, Communities Scotland

Published in 2007

• The Future of Social Housing in Scotland, Chartered Institute of Housing: Edinburgh. pdf
• Affordable Housing Needs in South Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire Council
• Affordability and Migration within the Ayrshire Housing System, Communities Scotland
• Falkirk Council Affordable Housing Needs Assessment Reviewed Falkirk Council
• South Ayrshire Area Profiling Tool: Pressured Housing Signals, South Ayrshire Council

Co-authored

• Newhaven and Craigforth (2007) Moray Housing Needs and Market Study, Communities Scotland and Moray Council
• Newhaven and Craigforth (2007) Western Isles Housing Needs Assessment, Comhairle Eilean Siar
• Glasgow University and Newhaven (2007) Determining the Impact of Rent Policy Changes On RTB Sales in Glasgow, Glasgow Housing Association
• Wilcox S and Newhaven (2007a) Social Sector Rents In Scotland: An Analysis Of Rents In 2005/6 And A Review Of Future Policy Options, Scottish Executive
• Newhaven Research and Wilcox S (2007) Developing an Operating Cost Index For Scottish Local Authority Landlords: An Exploratory Analysis, Scottish Executive

Published in 2008

• All Pain No Gain? Delivering Affordable Housing Through The Planning System, Chartered Institute of Housing pdf
• Hebridean Housing Partnership Board Management Plan Event 2008 Report, Hebridean Housing Partnership
• Independent Evaluation of the North Lanarkshire Local Housing Strategy Including The Strategic Housing Investment Plan, North Lanarkshire Council
• Review Of The Highland Housing Alliance And The Highland Revolving Landbank Fund, Scottish Government on behalf of the Housing Supply Taskforce
• Scottish Housing Digest Bulletin, Chartered Institute for Housing in Scotland
• The Potential Role of Extra Care Housing In The Spectrum of Housing Provision For Older People in the Western Isles Western Isles Council

Co-authored

• Glasgow University and Newhaven (2008) Explaining the Relative Development Costs of Social Housing in Scotland, Scottish Federation of Housing Associations
• Glasgow University and Newhaven (2008) Housing Market Analysis Study: Larne A Report to the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, Northern Ireland Housing Executive
• Maclennan D and O'Sullivan T (2008) Housing Policies For Scotland: Challenges And Changes, Joseph Rowntree Foundation
• Newhaven Research and Glasgow University (2008) The Credit Crunch and the Scottish Housing System, Chartered Institute for Housing in Scotland pdf
• Glasgow University, Reading University, Strathclyde University and Newhaven Research Scottish Model Of Housing Supply And Affordability, Scottish Government
• Gibb K, O'Sullivan T and Glossop C (2008) Home Economics: How Housing Shapes City Economies Centre for Cities Policy Institute pdf

Published in 2009

• Scottish Housing Digest Bulletin, Chartered Institute for Housing in Scotland
• Monitoring Telecare Progress Joint Improvement Team, Scottish Government
• Hebridean Housing Partnership Board Business Planning Workshop 2009 Report, Hebridean Housing Partnership

Co-authored

• Craigforth and Newhaven (2009) A review of good practice in local authority engagement with the private rented sector drawn from case studies across the UK, including options for working with private landlords to house homeless, Scottish Government
• Craigforth and Newhaven (forthcoming) Assessing Housing Need, Demand And Affordability
• In The Greater Dundee Housing Market Area Dundee City Council and Dundee Partnership
• Young G, O'Sullivan T and Gibb K (forthcoming) Northern Ireland Housing Market Areas
• Northern Ireland Housing Executive
• Gibb K, and O'Sullivan T (forthcoming) Housing-led Regeneration and the Local Impacts of the Credit Crunch, Local Economy

Company

Statement of Professional Conduct

Newhaven Research staff adhere to the RESPECT code of practice for socioeconomic research, and all work undertaken by Newhaven Research Limited as sole, main, or subcontractor is required to meet this code of practice in full. In summary, the code ensures that:

• Scientific standards are met and upheld through all research work conducted
• All research work undertaken is fully compliant with legal requirements, including (but not restricted to) data protection requirements
• All work recognises and respects the intellectual property of other people and organisations
• All research undertaken is for the benefit of society, and avoids social harm to specific groups and individuals

Data Protection Registration

Newhaven Research Limited is registered on the Data Protection Public Register as a provider of research, consultancy and advisory services.

Environmental Policy

Newhaven Research Limited recognises that it can contribute towards the conservation and protection of the environment. Our environmental objectives are to:

• Act in an environmentally friendly way as a company.
• Ensure our work with local communities, public and private sector organisations helps to improve the environment and promote sustainable development.

Newhaven Research Limited will at all times:

• Promote environmental awareness through its work.
• Conserve energy by investing in energy efficient IT and electrical equipment.
• Recycle business waste products wherever possible
• Purchase supplies from environmentally friendly suppliers.
• Use public transport wherever possible.
• Strengthen expertise and participation in relevant consultancy initiatives.
• Seek to identify and support environmentally sound regeneration initiatives.

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