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AFFORDABLE HOUSING MODEL Presentation by Alan Richards and Melvyn Stone, with a ‘call to arms’ from Jackie Sadek
The UK is facing a devastating housing crisis with over 172,000 children in temporary accommodation. ACES leaders Alan Richards and Melvyn Stone propose a radical new "Affordable Housing Model" to bypass viability delays and accelerate the delivery of social rent homes.
Melvyn Stone and Alan Richards and Jackie Sadek
7 min read


BUILD TO RENT 2026 will test BTR’s potential and government’s resolve
As the UK faces intense demand for quality rental homes, 2026 marks a critical crossroads for the Build to Rent (BTR) sector. From planning reform to the Renters’ Rights Act, discover what will determine if BTR becomes a mainstream solution for the housing crisis.

Justine Edmonds
3 min read


PLANNING REFORM Will it work?
With a pledge to deliver 1.5 million new homes, the Labour government is moving to "oil the wheels" of the planning system. But can planning reform alone solve the deep-rooted imbalance between rising build costs and the need for affordable housing?.
Clare Jones and Madison Thomas
6 min read
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