Delivering Decent Homes

This section provides an explanation of the options available (ie ALMO, Transfer and PFI) to local authorities who cannot deliver the Decent Homes Target by retaining their stock. It also includes information about the role of Registered Social Landlords and renewal in the private sector.

The Audit Commission plays a key role in helping local authorities to improve their housing services through auditing, inspection and research. They also help improve the performance of housing associations, in conjunction with the Housing Corporation.

Progress towards the Target

We have reduced the number of non-decent social homes by one million, and increased the proportion of private sector vulnerable households in decent homes to 65 per cent. By 2010 local authorities and housing associations will have spent over £40bn on housing.