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The Section 106 Clearing Service, launched by Homes England, has quickly gained traction as a vital platform for matching affordable housing obligations with registered providers. With nearly 300 registrations in the first 50 days, the service is proving that there is strong demand from housing associations for acquiring S106 affordable homes. However, despite this high level of interest, a key...

As the housing crisis continues to deepen across the UK, the recently published National Housing Federation (NHF) Strategic Review serves as both a sobering reflection on the challenges faced by housing associations and an inspiring call to action. Highlighting key insights, priorities, and opportunities for the sector, the report outlines a path forward to deliver good-quality, safe, and affordable homes...

Shared ownership offers a practical route to homeownership, providing an affordable option for individuals and families. At Highlight Housing, we aim to educate prospective purchasers, guide them through every stage of the home-buying process, and provide a seamless, supportive experience that empowers them to proceed with confidence. Educating and Supporting Prospective Buyers Purchasing a shared...

Places for People, the UK’s leading social enterprise, has appointed Highlight Housing, a specialist affordable housing sales agency, to market and sell their shared equity properties across Scotland. Highlight Housing specialises in the sale of new-build affordable housing throughout the UK, offering an in-depth knowledge of low-cost homeownership schemes and a thorough understanding of regulatory...

The government’s updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) introduces significant reforms designed to meet the UK’s housing needs, with a target of building 1.5 million new homes by 2029. These changes mark a shift in how housing is delivered, balancing ambitious housing targets with sustainability, community priorities, and local authority accountability. For housebuilders, housing...

We’re excited to announce that Highlight Housing has chosen Alexander Sloan - Accountants and Business Advisors, as its representatives. Their extensive expertise in the social housing sector makes them the perfect partner as we focus on delivering stand-out affordable housing solutions across the UK. Alexander Sloan is Scotland’s leading auditor for Housing Associations bringing unparalleled...

The S106 (England) and S75 (Scotland) agreements play a vital role in delivering affordable housing as part of new residential developments. These agreements ensure that housebuilders contribute to the creation of good-quality, affordable homes, which are often sold to housing associations or other registered providers. However, the current market is facing challenges, particularly a noticeable lack of...

The Scottish Government has unveiled its 2024 budget, delivering a landmark commitment to tackle Scotland’s housing crisis. At the heart of the announcement is a £768 million allocation to provide an additional 8,000 affordable homes, reinforcing the government’s pledge to ensure everyone in Scotland has access to safe, secure, and good-quality housing. This significant investment forms part of...

"The sector can seize the opportunity to broaden access to homeownership and deliver housing solutions that truly address the affordability challenge in 2025." - Ryan Blair, Highlight Housing Zoopla’s latest House Price Index provides an encouraging outlook for the UK housing market in 2025, with house prices stabilising and modest growth predicted. For the affordable housing sector, these trends...

The UK housing market has long faced challenges in meeting demand, offering affordability, and delivering diversity in housing options. Amid these pressures, custom build housing is emerging as a dynamic and growing sector that provides a unique solution. Combining the benefits of personalised design with the efficiencies of traditional construction, custom build housing has the potential to transform the...