This section includes an overview of our most recent reports and research. See our reports archive for previous reports.
Click on the links below to download an executive summary of each report. If you require any further information, please contact the press office.
Your guide to the good life
March 2007
This latest report looks into the growing desire to switch to living 'the good life'. The research found that 73% of people in Britain would use more sustainable and renewable energy in their homes if they understood more about it, and more than half either already adopt sustainable ideas or greatly admire those who do. The report explores the interests of those looking to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle.
Download: The good life (28kb pdf)
Care for the community?
October 2006
The research examines first time buyers' buying patterns and focuses on what that activity means to the development and/or demise of communities.
Download: Care for the community? (25kb pdf)
The Professionals Report
October 2006
Despite being highly educated and trained, many young professionals in the finance, legal, education, medical and art & design sectors feel that they are living on a tight budget and struggling to make ends meet. This report explores how, having worked hard to get into their professions, young skilled workers find themselves struggling to meet lifestyle expectations that go hand in hand with their new roles.
Download: The Professionals (25kb pdf)
The Happiness Report
August 2006
A study into British happiness. The purpose was to:
Download: Happiness Report (50kb pdf)
The Dream Homes Report
July 2006
A report for Standard Life Bank in the interests of all those who aspire to a celebrity-style home.
Download: The Dream Homes Report (30kb pdf)
Motorhomes Report
July 2006
This report examines the change in holiday patterns caused by cheap jet travel, the ability to release equity from properties, the upsurge of interest across the British population in UK-based holidays and how the social trend for nostalgic activities has created a new-found interest in the benefits of the motor home and motor home living.
Download: Motor homes report (19kb pdf)
Wine Cellar Research
June 2006
Report looking into wine wastage/storage - and how much money consumers are wasting each year.
Why Mortgage Consumers Miss Out on the Long Term Value of Mortgages
May 2006
This study examines the effect of behavioural biases on mortgage selection decisions. We carry out both consumer focus groups, including conjoint-style mortgage choice simulations, and analysis of a set of typical mortgage products on the market.
Download: Why Mortgage Consumers Miss Out on the Long Term Value of Mortgages (86kb pdf)
Navigating the Mortgage Maze
Feb 2006
This report gives important new insights into how consumers feel about the whole process of obtaining a mortgage.
Download: Navigating the Mortgage Maze (39kb pdf)
Mortgage Confusion
Feb 2006
A report about how consumers view the mortgage market.
Download: Mortgage Confusion (63kb pdf)
Life Changing Experiences
Feb 2006
Report looking into consumers thoughts on adventure
See our reports archive for previous reports.
