Affordable Housing

What we provide

Affordable housing are homes that are to be rented or sold to households whose needs are not being met by the private housing market because prices are too high. It is recognised that home ownership has become increasing difficult because of the high costs and increasing property prices.

For low and mid income households who lack the means to meet the costs of private sector housing they will be eligible for affordable housing. There are several types (i.e. tenures) of affordable housing, such as social rented, affordable rented and intermediate housing.

From these housing issues, the government has placed emphasis on affordable housing and through Homes England (the government’s housing and regeneration agency) they aim to deliver affordable and quality homes.

Whether you are a register provider, charity or local authority, we have the expertise and experience to provide affordable housing valuations for a variety of needs.  From Existing Use Value – Social Housing (EUV-SH), acquisition / disposal purposes to advisory services for S106 policy compliant schemes, we can assist.

We can also assist private developers to understand the amount of affordable housing provision for a new planning application and the ideal mix for deliverability of a development site.

No matter your requirement please contact us with any queries that you may have.

Blackacre Surveyors

Key Contact

Simon Ly
Simon Ly MRICS MNAEA MARLA MTPI
Director | Chartered Surveyor & RICS Registered Valuer
t: 07939 939301
e: simon.ly@blackacresurveyors.com
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Affordable Housing Valuation London

Our RICS-registered valuers provide specialist affordable housing valuations and viability assessments across London and Sussex. We support developers, registered providers, and local authorities in meeting Section 106 requirements.

Independent Section 106 & Viability Advice

We deliver robust financial viability assessments (FVA) to determine the optimum proportion of affordable units for new schemes, ensuring your developments remain financially viable while complying with local planning policies.

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