Rural Affordable Housing

Rural communities are grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, marked by high house prices, elevated living costs, and lower incomes, threatening their sustainability and vitality.

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20 Jul 2026

Exploring Solutions To Rural Affordable Housing

Affordable housing remains one of the defining challenges facing rural communities, affecting not only those looking for a home but also the ability of businesses, schools and local services to...

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06 Jul 2026

Rural Housing Is About More Than Homes

As Rural Housing Week shines a spotlight on the need for more affordable homes, the Rural Services Network is calling for a broader conversation about the role housing plays in...

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06 Jul 2026

Toolkit Launched To Support Rural Affordable Housing

Launched for Rural Housing Week, the free guide warns villages risk being “written out” of plans that will shape housing for a generation  Rural communities across England are being given...

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06 Jul 2026

Rural Housing Week Focuses On Affordable Homes

As part of National Rural Housing Week, the National Housing Federation is highlighting the growing need for affordable housing across rural England and the vital role it plays in sustaining...

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23 Jun 2026

Can Devolution Deliver More Affordable Homes In Rural Areas?

As England's devolution agenda continues to reshape local government, questions are being asked about what the changes could mean for rural communities and the delivery of affordable housing.

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09 Jun 2026

Social Housing Bill Begins Lords Scrutiny

Social Housing Bill Begins Lords Scrutiny

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18 May 2026

What The King’s Speech Means For Rural Areas

The King’s Speech sets out the Government’s legislative programme for the year ahead, outlining the Bills and policy priorities Ministers intend to bring before Parliament

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18 May 2026

Housing Voices Sought On Council Reform

Housing professionals across England are being encouraged to take part in a new survey exploring the impact of local government reorganisation (LGR) on housing services, governance and local delivery.

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05 May 2026

No More Excuses: Affordable Rural Housing Works

A new report published by English Rural, in partnership with Acuity Research & Practice, challenges long-standing assumptions about the cost of managing affordable housing in rural areas.

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