social housing

British

noun

accommodation provided by the state for renting

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The installation of low carbon tech will only be available to those who are homeowners or in social housing, but the Warm Homes Plan also includes recent announcements to changes in renters' rights.

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She pointed to the government's Homelessness Strategy, saying the government was providing £1bn for social housing, and £39bn for affordable housing.

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"I would definitely be happy to pay more if I know it was going into schools and social housing would be on the increase," she says.

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The Bridges' landlord, social housing provider Eastlight Community Homes, is also part of SHIELD.

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After the work is done, the homes will be handed over for sale as affordable homes or for social housing.

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