The Case of Affordable Housing A Global Perspective on Financing and Institutional Ownership
Lack of affordable housing can have a significant impact on productivity and economic growth worldwide and may lead to increased segregation and inequality within communities.
To date, in the UK, the supply of housing at affordable levels has been approached primarily through the provision of subsidized government schemes such as shared ownership, Help-to-Buy, and build-to-rent, in addition to the rising market of the private rented sector.
With restrictive public budgets, the provision of affordable housing has meant institutional investors and housing associations taking a more active role in the financing of residential developments.
Our research on affordable housing brings together academics and a wide range of industry stakeholders. We work closely with private sector investors, the public sector, and non-profit organizations to enhance our understanding of affordable and social housing.
Through this collaboration between academic research and industry expertise, we aim to explore new models
of affordable housing provision and financing, produce relevant policy advice, and provide solutions to the global challenge of the housing affordability crisis.