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22 Jul 2024
1 min read

LGPS intelligence: Delivering financial and social value through affordable housing

With supply constrained and the demand for affordable accommodation looking set to remain robust, we believe the sector offers investors a compelling opportunity to harness these favourable dynamics while also delivering a positive real-world impact.

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Local authority housing waiting lists have averaged 1.3 million households over the last four decades[1]; the need for more affordable housing in the UK is clear. This comes at a time where the key channels for new supply are undergoing notable challenges.

However, in our view, this represents a compelling opportunity for institutional investors to increase exposure to a highly regulated sector, offering them the potential for sustainable returns and long-term, inflation-linked income, with simultaneous potential to deliver a tangible social impact.

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[1] DLUHC, Local Authority Waiting Lists as at Jan 2024

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James Sparshott

Head of Strategic Client Team, Distribution

James is Head of the Strategic Client team at LGIM. This team looks after the evolving needs of LGIM’s largest UK clients. In addition to…

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Michael Adefuye

Michael Adefuye

Research Manager, Real Assets

Michael is a strategist in LGIM’s Real Asset division. With 13 years’ industry experience, he is responsible for research in the UK alternative real estate…

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