Poor return for privates
Smulian, Mark
Poor return for privates - 2006 - Contract Journal 433(6579) 14 June 2006, 24-25(2) .
Considers why only a comparatively small proportion of the Housing Corporation's budget for social housing was awarded to commercial housebuilders, despite the fact that the Treasury accepts that builders are more efficient than housing associations in delivering value for money. Argues that some builders found the bids process too onerous, whilst others are wary of the political risk, especially in view of the possible merger of the Housing Corporation with English Partnerships. Also looks at the plans of the six builders who have been awarded grants.
England and Wales--1543-
Poor return for privates - 2006 - Contract Journal 433(6579) 14 June 2006, 24-25(2) .
Considers why only a comparatively small proportion of the Housing Corporation's budget for social housing was awarded to commercial housebuilders, despite the fact that the Treasury accepts that builders are more efficient than housing associations in delivering value for money. Argues that some builders found the bids process too onerous, whilst others are wary of the political risk, especially in view of the possible merger of the Housing Corporation with English Partnerships. Also looks at the plans of the six builders who have been awarded grants.
England and Wales--1543-