Paul Marinko 28 January 2026

Government boosts incentive for councils to build homes

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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