The case for investing in social housing and how to deliver it

Explore the research and reports that have shaped our call for government investment in social housing ahead of the Spending Review on 11 June.

Evidence check: the impact of the housing emergency

Underinvestment in social housing is fuelling the housing emergency. Simply follow the link below and enter your postcode to view the latest data for your local authority.

In your area, you'll see:

the number of children who are homeless in temporary accommodation
the number of households on the social housing waiting list
the proportion of homes built in the last decade that were truly affordable social homes

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Leading economists make the case for investing in social housing

We brought together economists, industry figures, and policy experts to highlight why investing in social homes is essential.

They make the case that investment in social homes is not just key to tackling England’s housing emergency, it's also crucial to achieving a thriving, inclusive, and sustainable economy.

Hear from the likes of:

Professor Mariana Mazzucato on how the government can fulfil its human rights obligations whilst strengthening the economy
Ann Pettifor on why the government can afford to invest in mass social housebuilding
Professor John Muellbauer on how the shortage of social housing is damaging our economy, and ways to build more
Dr Adam Yousef on the economic benefits of social housing and the methods for measuring them

Read the essays

As well as this, over 40 top economists, including four Nobel Prize winners, signed an open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves supporting our campaign. Read the open letter [101KB]

The case for investing in social housing and how to deliver it

Evidence check: the impact of the housing emergency

Leading economists make the case for investing in social housing

Further reading

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Loss of social housing

The story of social housing

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