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Learn more about social housing in the UK

Want to learn more about social housing, such as how it’s allocated, why we build new homes, what we do when our homes become empty, and more? Get answers in this section.

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Want to learn more about how social housing in the UK is allocated, why building new homes is so important, what happens with our empty homes, and more? Just tap on a tab below for answers.

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About our empty homes and the Lettable Standard

We know it can be frustrating to see empty properties when people need homes. Here’s what happens and why, along with details on our Lettable Standard.
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About our new build development programme

We're committed to increasing the supply of quality affordable housing. Learn more about our new build development programme on this page.
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How is UK social housing allocated?

The way social housing in the UK is allocated, and how those decisions are made, is often complex. This page gives you an overview of how social housing in the UK is allocated.

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