LGPS Central report sees scope to lift social housing investment to GBP 1 billion

PUBT · 1d ago
LGPS Central report sees scope to lift social housing investment to GBP 1 billion
  • LGPS Central report outlined steps to expand local authority pension investment in UK housing, with a focus on social housing.
  • Strategy work includes a planned Social Housing Fund launch in 2027, with more direct investment structures to cut costs.
  • Targeted collective social housing allocation for 14 partner funds seen rising to GBP 1 billion from about GBP 600 million.
  • Report flagged England added 208,600 net dwellings in 2024/25 versus a 300,000 annual government target.
  • Affordable housing pressure highlighted, with 1.34 million households on waiting lists as of March 31, 2025.


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