Have a question?
033 3772 0409

Housing Solicitors

Manchester sets out plan to build up to 2,000 affordable homes every year (23 January 2017)

Date: 23/01/2017
Duncan Lewis, Housing Solicitors, Manchester sets out plan to build up to 2,000 affordable homes every year

Manchester City Council has announced a new plan to accelerate the delivery of affordable homes in the city and create up to 2,000 affordable homes every year.

The housing affordability framework – which was approved by the council’s executive earlier in January – sets out how the city will ensure a strong supply of “decent, secure housing to rent or buy” for those below the average household income for the city.

The strategy covers a range of tenures, including social housing, affordable rent properties, shared ownership or shared equity – and rent to purchase homes.

The council says that there are a number of ways in which it can support affordable building in Manchester – and each development will be considered an opportunity to boost affordable provision in the city.

The council will work with public and private sector partners to make use of funding streams, such as the government’s National Productivity Investment Fund (NPIF) – and will take advantage of the relaxation of restrictions around grant funding for affordable homes.

Successful bids will form an important part of Manchester’s Housing Affordability Fund, alongside other types of investment using council land, assets and borrowing power, where appropriate.

In the last five years, a total of 2,721 homes were built through the city’s Affordable Homes Programme, but in the same period, 1,800 affordable homes were lost through demolition, Right to Buy and Right to Acquire – leaving a net gain of 921 new affordable homes.

However, the council says this is not enough to support the housing needs of Manchester – the new framework aims to accelerate this to deliver between 1,000 and 2,000 new affordable homes a year.

At the same time, the council says it will use a range of resources to replace social housing lost through Right to Buy and demolitions, maintaining social housing at the current figure of around 70,000.

Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council, Councillor Bernard Priest, said:

“Manchester is leading the way to ensure the city can deliver decent and secure housing that meets the needs of residents that are below the average income for the city.

“Decent housing shouldn’t be a luxury – it should be something that everyone in Manchester can enjoy.

“We intend to make sure up to 2,000 homes a year are built that are decent, secure and affordable.”


Duncan Lewis Housing Solicitors

Duncan Lewis housing solicitors can advise on a wide range of housing law, including advising developers and self builders on planning permissions and planning appeals.

There are Duncan Lewis offices across England and Wales and our housing team is also able to advise on:


  • Debt management for homeowners

  • Disrepair of rented property

  • Housing Benefit

  • Housing possession

  • Landlords’ obligations

  • Landlord and tenant disputes

  • Lease extensions

  • Local Authority housing

  • Mortgage repossession

  • Notice to quit

  • Nuisance neighbours

  • Right to Buy

  • Right to Rent checks

  • Tenancy agreements

  • Unlawful eviction.

For expert legal advice on housing law, call Duncan Lewis housing solicitors on 0333 772 0409.


For all Housing related matter contact us now.Contact Us

Call us now on 033 3772 0409 or click here to send online enquiry.
Duncan Lewis is the trading name of Duncan Lewis (Solicitors) Limited. Registered Office is 143-149 Fenchurch St, London, EC3M 6BL. Company Reg. No. 3718422. VAT Reg. No. 718729013. A list of the company's Directors is displayed at the registered offices address. Authorised and Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority . Offices all across London and in major cities in the UK. ©Duncan Lewis >>Legal Disclaimer, Copyright & Privacy Policy. Duncan Lewis do not accept service by email.