Lyons Experts Criticise Homeownership Focus

The government is too focused on homeownership and needs to do more to help those who cannot buy, a commission of experts has warned. The Lyons Commission, originally formed by then Labour leader Ed Miliband in autumn 2013, has reconvened on a “wholly independent basis” to review the current government’s housing policy. In a report published via the National Housing Federation, the Lyons experts warned the government is “leading an orchestra made up only of the strings section” through its focus on homeownership. It also urged the government to “clearly acknowledge” the role of housing associations and councils in boosting housing supply and called for closer working with the industry to develop Starter Homes. Download the report from the NHF website.