Call for measures to increase number of affordable rented homes

October 11, 2016

The Chartered Institute of Housing says, in its latest news release published yesterday, ‘The Autumn statement is a chance for the government to turn its commitment to increase supply and affordability into focused action.’

In their submission the CIH calls for measures to significantly increase the number of affordable rented homes across the UK.

Gavin Smart, deputy chief executive of CIH, said: “We welcome the level of focus on housing by the government recently; in particular the acknowledgment that enhancing affordability will be central to solving our housing crisis.

“We believe the Autumn Statement is the opportunity to turn this commitment into action and build a substantial amount of new properties at affordable rents. more….

To read the CIH news release and comments from Gavin Smart  in full click here

 

 

 

Allen Walkey

Highly experienced businessman with a successful career in property sales and investment both in the UK and abroad. Now a freelance writer and blogger for the property and Investment Industry, keeping readers up-to-date with changes and events in a rapidly changing world.

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