Our comment on the appointment of the new Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
“Sajid Javid has been a keen supporter of housing associations and the need for them to play an even greater role in solving the crisis.
Our comment on today's Resolution Foundation report
“It is clear that the housing shortage is one of the most acute challenges facing Britain today. What this report highlights are the consequences of continuing with a traditional approach to housing provision that hasn’t been working for some time now.
Our comment on the Spring Statement
“The commitment to affordable housing development in London is a positive move by the Government, which is very welcome."
Our comment on May's speech
“The Prime Minister’s speech emphasises housing’s continued presence at the top of the political agenda. While the government’s renewed focus on meeting delivery rates is important, we want to see more done to support alternative types of housing."
Our comment on latest IFS report on the decline in homeownership for middle earners
“The IFS data confirms that the housing market is simply broken for many young people from every social background. "
Our comment on the ONS house price index
“No doubt homeowners will be pleased that house prices are rising at a slightly increased pace but this will be disheartening news for those who are striving to get on the property ladder and are already having to contend with high private-market rental prices."
Our comment on the new housing minister
“This government has made important commitments to the housing sector over the past year and what’s needed now is continuity and stability so that these vital ambitions can be achieved.
Budget housing announcements response
We welcome the clear-cut push to increase housing stock, but would have liked Mr Hammond to have acknowledged that variety is as much a problem as volume for the sector.