August 2020

So how do you go about letting affordable housing with social distancing measures in place? Although lockdown may have been lifted, social distancing measures remain. Face to face viewings are allowed to go ahead as long as social distancing measures being followed.  How can alternative viewings help to let affordable housing with social distancing measures? We've seen housing associations update their...

So could there be a seismic shift in affordable housing? It is not a new concept, it's been around for a while. However, there are increasingly more providers that are creating it due to the increased need and demand. Hopefully, this will make housing more accessible and readily available for those in need. What is classed as affordable housing? Affordable housing is designed for those who cannot afford a...

Council housing vs housing association, so what is the difference between them? Council housing is housing that is owned by the local authority and is intended for those with the highest need. Councils have a duty to house those in need under housing law.There is a criteria that needs to be met for those who are accepted for council housing. Each individual council will have it's own allocation scheme with...