Urram Housing Survey Update

MCDC has been grateful to be able to use a recent local housing survey by Urram to be able to support their funding applications as the survey clearly demonstrates the local need for more affordable housing. Louise White from Urram contributed the following update regarding the survey:

“200 questionnaires were sent out, and we received and we received 43 responses. This consisted of 7 responses from rented properties and 36 from owned properties. There were a range of responses when asked about timescale of moving home, ranging from soon as to within 5 years. The number of bedrooms needed in the home was from 2 to 4. The budget that people had for renting was from £400-£600 per month and for purchasing a property was from 100K to 200K+.

We received questionnaire responses from people who had registered with the Highland Council for a rental home and people who had tried and failed to find a house to rent. Many answers said that if they could not find suitable housing to fit their needs they would move. 30 people who answered the questionnaire severely agreed with the statement “Community needs more housing for affordable rent” and “Applicants who wish to live and work here should get priority for new affordable housing” A lot of people say that people who are local should get priority and families who have primary aged children.”