Research by Savills also reveals that most industry leaders are more worried about safety than a year ago
Delivering social rented homes has become more important to housing executives, according to the Savills Housing Sector Survey 2019.
The annual research found 84% of senior housing professionals see social rented homes as a top priority – up from 65% last year.
The survey of more than 500 leaders from across housing associations and local authorities also found that more than half of respondents believe too little is being done to maintain the existing housing mix – up from 35% in 2017.
But despite this, 54% see building more homes as more important than investing in existing homes and communities.
The survey also found 78% of respondents have become more concerned about health and safety than in 2018.
Robert Grundy, head of housing at Savills, said: “There is more expectation on the social housing sector than at any time in recent memory.
“First, pressure on new housing delivery continues in the face of a slowing housing market and the uncertainty of Brexit.”
“[And] along with this, and in the long shadow of the Grenfell tragedy, the Social Housing Green Paper, the Hackitt Review and the likely review of the Decent Homes Standard have led to a sustained focus on health and safety compliance of existing stock,” he said.
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