Abstract
This report examines the financial requirements of community led housing projects in England and explores how these can be met. It quantifies the required amount of funding and finance and assesses whether current provision is sufficient.
Delivering the community led housing pipeline in England
community-led housing market analysis
Published: September 2021 | Document ID: 368
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