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The government is right to prioritise social rent as the main form of truly affordable...
Conclusion
The government is right to prioritise social rent as the main form of truly affordable housing, but this should not lead to it entirely neglecting intermediate housing such as Rent to Buy and Discount Market Sales, which are intended to benefit those who do not need social rent homes but still cannot afford homes on the open market. Intermediate housing, especially as delivered by Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, can also contribute significantly to the increase in supply of housing in general and home ownership specifically, and for relatively little investment from the government. (Conclusion, Paragraph 93)
Source
Inquiry
Affordability of Home Ownership
Report
2nd Report – Affordability of Home Ownership
09 Jun 2026
HC 41
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.1 yrs
Report published
09 Jun 2026