The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and the Tenant Services Authority (TSA) have been called upon to provide innovative ways of working, it has been revealed.

Steve Douglas, chief executive of the Housing Corporation, claimed that the organisations - which will take over from the corporation later this year - may face difficulties in ensuring the provision of quality, affordable homes as the economic crisis continues.

However, he expressed his confidence that in spite of the credit crunch, the HCA and TSA will be able to work effectively with both local and national government bodies to "deliver mixed and successful communities".

Mr Douglas said: "To the agencies and the sector, I urge you to be bold, be innovative."

"It will be tough, but meeting the need for affordable homes has never been greater," he added.

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Earlier this month, the Housing Corporation reported that typical tenant satisfaction with housing associations for this year stood at 80 per cent, the same figure recorded last year.

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