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Affordable Housing: Construction

Asked by Perran MoonLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 3 November 2025UIN 84128

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department has considered the potential merits of introducing loan guarantees for joint ventures between housing associations and local authorities to support affordable housing delivery.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

My Department already operates guarantee schemes that support affordable housing delivery.

Subject to eligibility criteria, joint ventures between Registered Providers (such as housing associations) and Local Authorities can qualify for these schemes.

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