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09/08/2023
DfC Launches Consultation On Funding For New Supply Of Affordable Homes
The Department for Communities (DfC) is seeking views on the delivery of new funding to introduce a new supply of Intermediate Rent homes.
Growing the supply of more affordable, better quality homes for rent with longer-term tenancies is a key commitment for the Department for Communities.
The Department will work with the Strategic Investment Board (SIB) to take forward market sounding over Summer 2023, seeking the views of the housing market, to refine the final funding package. The market sounding will help establish the level of market interest to deliver Intermediate Rent homes and the contribution the sector can make to practical delivery.
A spokesperson for the Department for Communities said: "Taking another step towards creating a new supply of more affordable homes for rent, the Department is now engaging further with stakeholders who may have the experience, skills and access to the requisite match-funding to act as the Intermediate Rent Operator for the delivery and operation of Intermediate Rent homes. We encourage feedback on the Intermediate Rent delivery arrangements and the proposed financial support package.
"Responses will help to shape the funding package and steer the development of Intermediate Rent as it moves forward."
The market sounding will take the form of a written questionnaire and potential follow up discussion with SIB.
Growing the supply of more affordable, better quality homes for rent with longer-term tenancies is a key commitment for the Department for Communities.
The Department will work with the Strategic Investment Board (SIB) to take forward market sounding over Summer 2023, seeking the views of the housing market, to refine the final funding package. The market sounding will help establish the level of market interest to deliver Intermediate Rent homes and the contribution the sector can make to practical delivery.
A spokesperson for the Department for Communities said: "Taking another step towards creating a new supply of more affordable homes for rent, the Department is now engaging further with stakeholders who may have the experience, skills and access to the requisite match-funding to act as the Intermediate Rent Operator for the delivery and operation of Intermediate Rent homes. We encourage feedback on the Intermediate Rent delivery arrangements and the proposed financial support package.
"Responses will help to shape the funding package and steer the development of Intermediate Rent as it moves forward."
The market sounding will take the form of a written questionnaire and potential follow up discussion with SIB.
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