Urban Waiting Lists Rise By 80 Per Cent

The number of households on social housing waiting lists in urban areas has risen 80 per cent in just over 12 years, according to a study from advisory body the Commission for Rural Communities. It also found households on waiting lists in rural districts had gone up by 68 per cent since 2002. The research predicts demand for new homes will grow by 35 per cent in rural areas and 27 per cent in urban areas between 2006 and 2031. Read more and find a link to the full report on the Inside Housing website.