The emphasis in this book is on the practical lessons to be learnt from existing housing co-operatives. It provides contextural material serving as an overlook at the development of housing co-operatives in the UK. The book makes extensive use of case studies and examines the practical issues which would concern any professional or politician with an interest in the co-operative sector. The book is designed for managers of housing departments, local and national politicians involved in housing, developers and housing association administrators as well as for professional students on the IOH and other related courses.