arc4 operates predominantly across nine key areas of housing expertise, providing tailored support, analysis and advice that is delivered by specialists in their fields, as outlined below.
Robust evidence bases in the form of Strategic Housing Market Assessments (SHMA) and Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessments (GTAA)
Offering Housing Needs Assessments (HNA), Local Housing Needs Assessments (LHNA) and Housing Needs Studies (HNS) to a wide range of clients, whilst adding considerable depth through our unique household surveys
Promoting inclusivity in our research and complying with national planning policy to provide industry-leading insights into the needs of particular household groups
Taking an innovative approach to support clients to develop their strategic and policy response, to find solutions and to overcome critical challenges in their current market
Providing market-leading expertise on the private rented sector and its segments. We’ll tell you where demand is strongest, types of properties to invest in and any other key information you need to make the right decision
Supporting investors, developers and registered providers in both the private and public sector by providing expert foresight about potential investment opportunities
Evidencing appropriate demand for both urban and rural development sites whether large or small, supporting clients to develop the optimum scheme
Focusing on areas that require investment, tenure diversification, master planning and new homes to offer more choice for households, we support clients to make these important decisions
Utilising our extensive range of knowledge and data, we undertake research on a range of topics for a range of clients using robust and rigorous techniques and providing tailored recommendations
