A new Housing Pact published today calls for the government to prioritise investment in housing, preserve quality standards for all tenants and support reforms that promote mobility. In return, the Housing Pact promises sector-wide innovation that can help deliver more homes with less public money, give millions of people a better quality of life and tackle poverty.

The Housing Pact, delivered by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and supported by Ocean Media Group, the publishers of Inside Housing magazine, was developed by housing staff, tenants, board members and councillors during the CIH annual conference in June. It sets out what is needed to tackle the country's housing challenges. It also commits the housing sector to be more innovative in pursuing new partnerships and new ways to deliver affordable homes.


Sarah Webb, CIH Chief Executive, said: "The Housing Pact is a clear message from people with a passionate interest in housing. As a sector we understand the need for spending cuts, but we will not stop fighting for affordable rented housing, fighting for the most vulnerable and working tirelessly to ensure no one is trapped in poverty by their housing. There are tough times ahead but I am convinced that by working together we can make a positive and constructive contribution to delivering homes and communities we can all be proud of."

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