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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.
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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