Most British people would back more council and housing association homes being built in their local area, according to new research.
From LG news:
Publishing the results of a survey carried out by Ipsos Mori, the National Housing Federation (NHF) called for more investment in affordable homes to ‘end the housing crisis within a generation’.
It found a large majority of people wanted social housing to be an option for people who can’t afford private rents as well as a safety net for the most vulnerable.
The research, launched to mark National Housing Day [#HousingDay], shows that:
- 58% of those questioned support more social housing being built in their local area
- 80% said social housing should be available for people who can’t afford the cost of private renting as well as providing a safety net
- More than two thirds say social housing plays an important role in tackling poverty
The NHF says only half the number of homes needed to keep up with demand are being built every year and there is already a backlog of undersupply.
NHF director of policy and external affairs, Gill Payne, said: ‘Everyone needs a decent home they can afford to live in and we should be proud of our country’s social housing that provides just that for millions of people across the country.
‘But sadly, after decades of governments failing to build the affordable homes we need, we’re now faced with a housing crisis that can only be solved by having the right homes in the right places at a price that people can actually afford.
She added: ‘We’re calling on all political parties to invest in more affordable homes and to commit to end the housing crisis within a generation.’