Social Housing Is Becoming ‘Increasingly Commercialised’, Says Study

The social housing sector has become ‘increasingly commercialised’ as housing associations look for new ways to make money, report finds. A new report from Zurich Municipal has found difficult times and dwindling revenue streams has forced Registered Providers (RPs) of housing to turn to ‘non-core’ activities, such as social care or operating leisure centres, to make money. A previous report by the public sector insurer had found that 76% of RPs had introduced new services beyond their core role as a housing provider. Read more on the LocalGov website.