Written question WQ92664
- Asked by
- Andrew RT DaviesConservative
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Local Government and Planning
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 8 days
Question
How is the Welsh Government working with the private sector to deliver more affordable homes?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Local Government and Planning
Leasing Scheme Wales is targeted at the private sector to help deliver more affordable homes, as the property is leased to the local authority. A key aspect of the scheme involves properties being let at Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates to ensure they are affordable.
To date 60% of the homes coming onto the scheme have previously been empty for more than 6 months bringing unused properties back into use.
The scheme includes the provision of grants and other financial support to cover property improvements, repairs and management costs.