A lack of action in working to meet the market needs of
an ageing population was the view shared by many of those in attendance at
HOMES UK 2019. Addressing delegates on the conference’s second day, Lord Best
said that although we are currently living in crisis, “the worst is yet to
come.” Lord Best cited figures showing that 75% of over
65’s are home owners – but said that the number is decreasing to figures of
63%. A Parliamentary inquiry estimated that more than one million low cost
rented homes will be needed to adequately house older people by the late 2040s
– an average of 38,000 homes a year. Read more on 24housing.
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