The need for sub-market housing varies between and within regions. Future housing policy should recognise this variation and grant funding should be directed towards supporting new homes that will have the biggest impact on people’s housing challenges. This is likely to require greater coordination between districts, within regions or mayoral areas to ensure homes are delivered in the right places.

Future grant programmes will need flexibility to deliver the most appropriate affordable housing in each area. Our research shows that more social rented homes are needed everywhere alongside other affordable tenures, such as intermediate rent or affordable home ownership options.

Grant funding is likely to be constrained over the coming years. Delivering a range of affordable housing tenures, matched to the requirements of local areas, would therefore maximise value for money and have the greatest impact on people’s lives.

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