Housing associations insights

Welcome to our insights hub, where we deep dive into the most pressing issues, trends and opportunities in the UK's housing association sector.

Housing associations, as non-profit organisations, are pivotal in providing affordable housing solutions and addressing the growing housing crisis in the UK.

In our hub, you'll find a wealth of resources that bring together expert perspectives, innovative strategies, and practical knowledge. Our exclusive interviews with key industry leaders offer firsthand insights into the latest developments and future directions of the sector. You'll also discover detailed case studies that highlight real-world examples of success and challenges in housing delivery, as well as in-depth articles that explore the ever-evolving housing landscape.

Insights

NHBC holds first Affordable Housing Innovators event

NHBC hosted the first Affordable Housing Innovators event in partnership with the British Property Federation to explore ‘Innovation through partnership’.

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An interview with Barbara Richardson

We spoke with Barbara Richardson, Managing Director at Square Roots about her career and the future of affordable housing.

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NHBC launches Housing Association Insights collection

Built. On insight - a collection of industry insights from leaders in housing association development, has been produced to shine a light on the important work of housing associations.

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Introducing your sector lead for affordable housing

Charlie’s role as Sector Lead for Affordable Housing, part of NHBC’s Alternative Residential team, focuses on managing relationships with housing associations, their contractors and other sector stakeholders.