Factors to determine housing mix

The appropriate housing mix required to meet community needs in terms of the type and size is provided through up to date Strategic Housing Market Analysis (SHMA). This is updated periodically by NIHE and are published routinely on their website. Whilst this provides a general analysis of the local housing market context and identifies key housing market drivers in relation to three main tenures of housing – social housing, the private rented sector and owner occupied sector – it doesn't provide detailed projections of the size and type of market housing needed in the future. Instead, the mix of private housing should be carefully considered by a developer taking account of the broader economic and demographic trends identified, as well as anticipated market demand and any other relevant considerations.