Housing Associations Eye Bulk Sales Of Shared Ownership Stock

Housing associations are looking to offload shared ownership stock to private bidders in a move to free up cash. Rising costs linked to fire safety works and net zero carbon targets are leading housing associations to consider large-scale disposals of their shared ownership stock. Affordable housing is seen as an attractive option for investors who are mindful of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. These investors also find shared ownership attractive because it offers both retail price index-linked (RPI) rent increases as well as some exposure to house price growth. Read more on Inside Housing.

Inside Housing - News - Housing associations eye bulk sales of shared ownership stock to private investors to boost cash