Housing associations warned over sleepwalking into market rent

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Published by 24publishing for 24dash.com in Housing and also in Central Government, Communities, Local Government

A senior housing figure has warned housing associations that just because they have core competencies in managing social housing, it doesn't mean they have the right skills and staff to deliver market rented products. Chris Withnall, general manager at Midlands-based Lyng Community Association - and previously a director at Sanctuary Housing - fired the warning at a 24housing magazine roundtable last week on diversification. New housing minister Mark Prisk is keen to see housing associations cro...

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