Housing Waiting List

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Social housing

Social housing waiting lists to soar to two million people in 10 years, report finds

It would take 21 years to clear England's current social housing backlog unless Labour ramp up affordable housebuilding, analysts warn

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Housing Waiting List

Social housing waiting lists to soar to two million people in 10 years, report finds

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