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Paul Marinko 28 January 2026

Government boosts incentive for councils to build homes

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Councils are to be freed up to build and manage up to 1,000 homes without having to open a Housing Revenue Account (HRA).

The move comes as ministers drive to deliver 300,000 social and affordable properties in the next 10 years.

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