The UK’s small but mighty housing associations will play their part in getting Britain building again
Original Article Summary
By Jonathan Pearson, director at Residentially I have spent many years working in social housing, yet rarely have I felt such a tension between size and speed. Yes, the government’s ambitious commitment of delivering 1.5 million new homes in this Parliament must be applauded. But if we leave the heavy lifting to only a handful […] The post The UK’s small but mighty housing associations will play their part in getting Britain building again appeared first on PropertyWire.
PropMatch Curated Analysis
Small housing associations outperform larger ones in delivery rates relative to their stock size, and new government reforms including a National Housing Bank and simplified planning processes could unlock their potential for small-scale development.
Investor Relevance
Small and medium developers may face increased competition from housing associations accessing cheaper finance, but could also benefit from similar planning reforms and land release policies. The focus on smaller, infill developments aligns with typical SME developer strategies.
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