`

Sign in Subscribe

Affordable Housing

City Hall building.

Private sector developers say 35% affordable housing a "major barrier" to building homes

A report from private sector developers argues that the London mayor must slash affordable housing requirements and release swathes of green belt land to solve the housing crisis.

Phase 1 development seen from south including Rafter Walk - a red curved boardwalk over water.

Canada Water: Developer requests reduction in affordable housing from 35% to 10%

British Land is developing the vast 53-acre site to become London's first new town centre in 50 years. However, there are concerns that local people are being priced out.

Design drawings for 8 new social rent homes at Drakes Court Estate, Forest Hill, Lewisham.

Deputy mayor slams Building Safety Regulator and ex-housing secretary Michael Gove for London's poor record on affordable homes starts

Tom Copley, the deputy mayor for Housing, said he is still confident that London can meet its affordable homes target, despite worrying early figures. Salamander looks at Lewisham's record on social housing and affordable housing starts since 2021.