Is Affordable Housing the star of the real estate investment landscape now?

Is Affordable Housing the star of the real estate investment landscape now?

July 2, 2026 · 21 min · Season 19 · Episode 3

About this episode

The episode discusses the current landscape of affordable housing in the UK and its potential as an investment opportunity.

Send us a Text £39 billion is going into UK affordable housing. Sounds like a lot. But in practice, the estimated need is 145,000 affordable homes per year. This programme could deliver 30,000. That gap is the opportunity for investors. The default structure of investments has changed. It’s no longer just: → debt + government grant It’s now: → debt + equity + grant Private capital isn’t optional. It’s essential. In our latest podcast episode, we cover: Who is positioned to deliver at scaleThe...

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