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Homes for the future – what matters to Caerphilly County Borough residents?
We want to know what is important to you when thinking about your future home and support
What you tell us will help us to plan for the homes needed in Caerphilly County Borough.
If you are aged 50 and over, we would like to hear from you...
Prize draw: enter to win one of four £50 shopping vouchers!
This survey should take 10 mins to complete.
Caerphilly County Borough Council has asked an independent company called Housing LIN to work with us on this research.
www.housinglin.org.uk
If you require a paper copy, an alternative format, or any assistance with filling in this survey, please contact Lois Beech: 07436 718344 or research@housinglin.org.uk
Deadline: Friday 4th July 23:59
1.
Are you answering this survey on behalf of someone else?
Yes
No
2.
Which of these age groups do you belong to?
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85-89
90+
3.
Which of the following best describes your current housing situation?
Own a property outright
Own a property but still buying on a mortgage
Shared Equity/Ownership
Rent from a private landlord
Rent from a social landlord (council or registered social landlord)
Living rent-free with someone else
Other (please specify)
4.
How long have you lived in your current home?
Less than 1 year
2 to 5 years
6 to 10 years
11 to 19 years
20+ years
5.
What type of home do you live in?
A house
A flat
A bungalow
A studio/bedsit
Other (please specify)
6.
Do you live in any of the following older persons housing types? (If no, please leave blank)
Retirement or sheltered housing
Extra care housing
A care home
Other (please specify)
7.
How many people live in your home, including you?
Just me (1)
2
3
4
5+
8.
How many bedrooms does your current home have?
Studio/bedsit
1
2
3
4+
9.
Do you have any of the following adaptations in your home? (Please tick all that apply)
Accessible shower or wet-room
Stairlift
Grabrails or handrails
Ramps
Other (please specify)
10.
Do any of the following apply to you and your home? (Please tick all that apply)
The layout and design of my home makes it difficult to move around indoors
It costs a lot to run the heating and/or hot water
It is not easy for me to access my home from the street
I have space in my home that I don't use anymore but have to keep clean and heat
I find it difficult to use the stairs
I find it difficult to afford the rent or mortgage payments
The bathroom is not easy for me to use
I have experienced anti-social behaviour
It is difficult to keep my home warm enough
I find my home difficult to clean and/or maintain
I find my garden difficult to clean and/or maintain
The location makes it difficult to access shops and amenities
Other (please specify)
11.
Are you likely to move home in the future?
Yes - Within the next two years
Yes - In 3-5 years' time
Yes - In 6-10 years' time
Yes - More than 10 years' time
No - Not planning to move at all
12.
Regardless of whether you are likely to move or not, if you did move to a different home in the future, what type of home would you expect to move to?
A house
A flat
A bungalow
A studio/bedsit
Other (please specify)
13.
Regardless of whether you are likely to move or not, if you did move to a different home in the future, how many bedrooms would you expect it to have?
Studio/bedsit
1
2
3
4+
14.
If you moved recently (in the last 5 years), or if you were to move to a different home in the future, which of these, if any, influenced or are most likely to influence your move?
A smaller home
A home that is easier to clean and/or maintain
A cheaper home (e.g. more affordable mortgage or rent or cheaper running costs)
To be closer to family or caregivers
A more accessible home
A better or safer neighbourhood
A home where there is an age-criteria to move in (e.g. 55+ or 60+)
A home where there is specialised care and support available onsite
A home with better access to public transport, shops, health services and amenities
A home where there are staff available onsite
To be able to live with family or extended family members
A home with access to good parking
Other (please specify)
15.
If you were to consider moving, where would you like the accommodation to be located?
Town centre
City centre
On the outskirts of a town/city
A rural/village setting
Other (please specify)
16.
If you were to consider moving home, would you consider moving to housing with a minimum age-criteria (e.g. 55+ or 60+)?
Yes
No
Maybe
17.
If yes or maybe, which would you consider?
Retirement or sheltered housing
Extra care housing
Care home
Other (please specify)
18.
How important is it to you to remain in your local community in later life?
Very important
Somewhat important
Unsure
Somewhat unimportant
Not important
19.
Regardless of whether you are likely to move or not, if you did move to a different home in the future, which one of these would you expect it to be?
Own a property outright
Own a property but still buying on a mortgage
Shared Equity/Ownership
Rent from a private landlord
Rent from a social landlord (council or registered social landlord)
Living rent-free with someone else
Other (please specify)
20.
If you were to move to a different home in the future, what would you say are the main barriers, if any, to moving? (Please all that apply)
Personal attachments to current home
Complexity of the moving process (e.g. finding a property, dealing with agents/solicitors
Costs associated with moving (e.g. hiring movers, storage, legal fees)
Being able to afford to buy or rent a different home
Suitable home not available
I would have to move away from my friends/family/community
Lack of information about housing choices
Physical difficulties of moving due to declining health
I would not want to move
Other (please specify)
21.
If you were thinking about moving, would any of the following types of help make you more likely to decide to move? (Please tick all that apply)
Help with the cost of moving
Help with practical tasks such as decluttering, packing and disposing unwanted items
Help to set up new things in the home
A main contact person who would help with administrative tasks such as notifying companies of change of address
Opportunities to meet new neighbours to settle into the area
Other (please specify)
22.
Any other comments?
Demographic questions
23.
What is your postcode?
24.
I am:
Female
Male
Prefer to self-describe
Prefer not to say
If you would prefer to self-describe, please write it in:
25.
How would you describe your health, generally speaking?
Very good
Good
Fair
Bad
Very bad
Prefer not to say
26.
How would you describe your ethnicity?
White
Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups
Asian or Asian British
Black/African/Caribbean/Black British
Prefer not to say
Other ethnic group
27.
Religion or belief?
Buddhist
Christian (all denominations)
Hindu
Humanist
Muslim
Sikh
Jewish
No religion
Prefer not to say
Other (please specify)
Prize draw and project involvement
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28.
Please tick the statements below the apply to you:
I am happy to be contacted by Housing LIN about this topic in the future by telephone
I am happy to be contacted by Housing LIN about this topic in the future by text message
I am happy to be contacted by Housing LIN about this topic in the future by email
I am happy to be contacted by Housing LIN about this topic in the future by post
I would like to be entered into the prize draw with the chance to win 1 of 4 £50 ‘Love to Shop’ vouchers
29.
Contact details
Your name
Telephone number
Email address
Postal address
30.
Do you live in older persons housing?
Living in older persons housing
Not living in older persons housing
