Budget 2016: Some workable solutions for rents and mortgages

Noel Baker looks at what should be in the budget to keep a roof over people’s heads

1. Commit to regularly checked targets on social housing:

The Government has launched the Social Housing 2020 strategy, but there are calls for swift implementation and bricks and mortar. St Vincent de Paul wants the Government to assess delivery and output in 2015 against the targets set by Q1 2016.