Last week’s ‘build, build, build’ speech last week by the prime minister has been followed this week by confirmation by the chancellor of significant public investment in housing.

The £3bn for green retrofitting and the £50m social housing pilot presents an incredible opportunity to improve energy-efficiency and tackle fuel poverty in our existing homes. The £12bn, five-year Affordable Homes Programme is very welcome and will help the construction of 180,000 affordable homes across England. The long-term nature of this funding allows us to plan longer-term and invest in more strategic land.

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