The community-led housing movement has been slowly gaining momentum in the UK, and with the recent commitment of £240m of government funding, 2018 is set to be the year it really takes off. Community land trusts (CLTs) are leading the way, helping small groups of engaged residents obtain land or secure a long-term lease on a site.
A CLT has the advantage of being able to dictate the terms of rent or sale conditions for new homes, like in London, where CLT homes in the east end have been sold at one third of market rates. Baroness Bakewell, chair of […]
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