Councils are obliged to survey private homes. This stems from the wide range of powers and obligations councils have, which need to be evidence driven.
The Eastbourne House Condition Survey report details the resident and housing stock profile of the town. It also provides invaluable information about the following:
The report details the likely cost implications associated with achieving the various legislative and aspirational targets relevant to Local Housing Authorities.
The survey was conducted on a random sample of 900 dwellings that then represent all housing stock. Each dwelling was inspected internally and externally, for energy efficiency, health and safety and socio-economics.
The Eastbourne House Condition Survey was part of a wider project covering the BEST area (Brighton and Hove and East Sussex Together), on the basis of efficiency and to provide a consistent approach.
