Social housing waiting lists would take 119 years to clear
Original Article Summary
England's social housing waiting lists would take 119 years to clear at current construction rates, according to research by Shelter. More than 1.3 million households are waiting for social homes, whilst only 12,198 were built last year. The post Social housing waiting lists would take 119 years to clear appeared first on PropertyWire.
Investor Analysis
England's social housing waiting list would take 119 years to clear at current build rates, with construction down 64% in 15 years and a £29bn council debt acting as a structural brake — sustaining long-term PRS demand and driving councils toward private temporary accommodation leases.
Investor Relevance
The chronic social housing shortfall acts as a structural demand floor for private rental, particularly in areas with high waiting lists. For landlords leasing to councils as temporary accommodation, this signals sustained and growing demand. For wider PRS investors, it confirms that affordability pressure and housing scarcity will continue to underpin rental demand across most of England.
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