The boss of the G15 group of housing associations has raised doubts about the ability of for-profits to deliver at the same volume as traditional providers as the latter step back from section 106 acquisitions.

Around a third of affordable housing delivery in recent years has been through section 106 agreements, which require developers to ensure a minimum percentage of affordable homes in schemes as a condition of planning. A housebuilder will typically forward sell the affordable units to a housing association, who will manage them.