CIH reveals new housing manifesto for north-east
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has published a new manifesto calling for a greater emphasis on the transformation of existing properties and greater support for the elderly and infirm.
Issues dealt with in the manifesto include the setting up of provisions to help one third of the population of the north-east which currently lives in a deprived area – the highest proportion of any region in the UK, news which could be of particular interest to those looking for housing jobs in the area.
Gavin Brown, chair of CIH North East, commented: "Our manifesto is a shared vision for the region and emphasises the opportunities for housing to contribute to the overall prosperity of the north-east."
Meanwhile, the Homes and Communities Agency recently announced that it is looking into the possibilities surrounding the conversion of existing low-cost homes into rent-to-buy properties.
In addition, the organisation noted that it is looking to establish an equity investment model to help support the development of major strategic sites in the UK.
