This book is designed to look in depth at current developments in local authority housing finance in England – especially the implications of the policies of the new government, the implementation of the Housing & Planning Act 2016, the vote for Britain to leave the European Union, the public finances, welfare reform, rent reductions, sale of high value properties to fund the extension of ‘right to buy’ to housing associations, ‘pay to stay’ and new development. If you want to be up to date with the world of local authority housing finance, this is the seminar for you!

Those with an interest in developments in local authority housing finance in England, including Senior Management and Housing Managers in Housing Authorities and Arm’s Length Management Organisations, Elected Members, ALMO Board Members, Housing Accountants, Civil Servants and Tenant Representatives should find this book useful. It assumes a basic knowledge of local authority housing finance but does not assume that readers are experts. 

This book addresses the following questions:

·         What is the Political, Economic, Social and Technical Context?

·         What are the implications for local authority housing finance of the government’s policies on housing and welfare?

·         How will the Housing & Planning Act be implemented?

·         How can councils develop effective self-financed business plans and invest in existing and new housing including regeneration?