Doubts over Future Ability to Provide Homes for the Poor

There is likely to be little room for low income households in tomorrow’s ‘social’ housing, a thinktank has suggested, as housing associations are driven ‘up-market’ towards higher-value commercial exploits to support their businesses.  Nevertheless, according to the report, the sector’s social conscience remains strong, as they seek to balance commercial realities with their social purpose. With the context of changing economic and policy environment, such as reduced grant, welfare reform, growing private rented sector, and a “fragile” economy, as well as new freedoms granted to social landlords, the report examines how today’s conditions will shape the sector of tomorrow.  Read more on the Housing Excellence website.