noun phrase · academic
housing policy
UK/ˈhaʊzɪŋ ˈpɒlɪsi/US/ˈhaʊzɪŋ ˈpɑːlɪsi/HOUS·ing POL·i·cy
plans and actions by governments or organisations to regulate and support housing
Examples
“The government's housing policy focuses on increasing affordable homes.”
“Critics argue that existing housing policy favours developers over tenants.”
“Effective housing policy can reduce homelessness.”
Band 8 sentence
“Current housing policy must balance the needs of low-income families with incentives for private developers.”
Collocations
- government housing policy
- national housing policy
Word family
Common mistakes
The policy of housing is effective.→The housing policy is effective.
Housing policies needs reform.→Housing policies need reform.
Say it for a higher band
5housing plan→6housing strategy→7+housing policy
Synonyms
housing strategy
Easily confused
housing market
“Rising prices in the housing market have made it harder for young people to buy a home.”
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