Homes England to move away from ‘pure’ supply in social value shift

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Homes England will shift away from a ‘purist’ focus on housing supply towards regeneration, with performance judged by a much wider range of metrics including social value per pound of investment.

Harry Swales, chief investment officer at the agency, speaking ahead of the agency publishing its new five-year strategic plan, said Homes England will adopt a less “universal” approach to funding schemes as it seeks more “ambitious” partnerships to shape places.

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