Home Group has given a broad welcome to a report from an influential think tank which has proposed a new strategy for housing in the UK private and social sectors.

The "Together at Home: A new strategy for Housing" report from the Institute of Public Policy Research published urges greater provision of social housing combined with an approach which continues to encourage homeowners and renters in the private and social sectors to live in the same neighbourhoods.

The report recognises that while home ownership will be the goal for many it will never be an option for some and that a vibrant social housing sector has a major role to play in helping to shape society.


Mark Henderson, Home Group chief executive said: “The IPPR report outlines what Home Group has been saying for a long time. While many people wish to own their home there is a significant section of society for whom that will never be an option.

"We need to ensure that we provide high quality accommodation for people and that we also provide homes in the areas of greatest need.

"The suggestion to give local authorities and other Governmental bodies greater freedom in making land available for development along with encouraging alternative sources of funding and investment in the sector is something we support.

"We agree with IPPR that a greater mix homeowners living alongside social renters produces balanced communities and promotes social mobility. We would like to see increased requirements for use of section 106 provisions in the planning process. "

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