Social housing and private tenants receive less government subsidy than home-owners, a new report has revealed today.
The research, which has analyised government spending, taxation and housing regulations, found home-owners are the most subsidised of the market.
Published by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), it shows that the Government is directing about £8bn a year annually into private housing over the five years to 2020/21. This compares to under £2bn a year for new social housing.
CIH chief executive, Terrie Alafat, said: 'This report demonstrates just how much government support is going to the private market, and to home-owners in particular. It takes a comprehensive look at the way the government supports our housing system – and we would urge ministers to do the same. Currently just 21% of government investment is going to affordable housing.
'Rebalancing this budget to support people on lower incomes who can’t afford to buy could make a big difference. It is vital that the government supports councils and housing associations to build more homes for social rent.'
