Unlocking Affordable Housing: The role of private investment in meeting the UK’s housing need

Affordable housing plays a critical role in reducing homelessness, supporting low-income families, and enabling local workers to remain in the communities they serve. It contributes to better health and education outcomes, reduces strain on public services, and supports inclusive economic growth. Despite its clear social and economic value, the UK’s affordable housing supply consistently falls short of demand.

This briefing sets out private capital’s role in the sector, and how addressing barriers to private capital is instrumental in unlocking additional capital and capacity, helping ensure affordable housing keeps pace with demand