The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) today launched its first e-learning course and toolkit aimed specifically at those interested in or specialising in rural housing provision – including Local Authorities, Registered Providers and developers. Both tools aim to address the issue of provision of affordable housing, which is a particular challenge in rural areas.
Launched ahead of the National Housing Federation’s Rural Housing Week, which runs from 11-17 July, the course “Affordable Rural Housing – Bringing affordable homes to rural areas”, is a free online module offering participants the opportunity to learn about a range of topics including:
In rural areas, the impact of lower average earnings combined with higher house prices creates significant challenges for communities, which can lead to the break-up up of family ties and other networks. This can result in communities becoming less diverse and unsustainable, as businesses close and people move away. Read More
