MS, Cabinet Secretary for
Housing and Local Government: The Welsh Government has today
published its latest statistics on
affordable housing provisionin Wales and they tell a powerful
story of delivery and determination.
When we set our target of an additional 20,000 low-carbon homes
for rent in the social sector by 2026, we knew it was ambitious.
But we also knew how much it mattered. That's why we backed
our commitment with over £2 billion of investment - the largest
ever investment in social housing in Wales. And today's data
shows that investment is delivering results.
In 2024–25, 3,643 additional affordable homes were completed
across Wales - a 12% increase on the year before and the highest
total since records began in 2007.
By May 2026, we are forecast to have delivered 18,652 low-carbon
homes for rent within the social sector – and the pipeline of
delivery that we have established is expected to deliver a
further 1,652 units by the end of 2026, bringing the total to
20,304.
This programme is made up of high-quality brand-new homes,
alongside acquisitions and refurbishments of long-term empty
properties that have an important role to play in providing a
safe, secure roof over the heads of individuals and families most
in need and somewhere to call home.
This represents the strongest period of social housing delivery
in nearly two decades, achieved despite the challenges of recent
years - from the pandemic and inflation to supply-chain pressures
caused by Brexit.
Housing remains one of this Government's top priorities - because
a fairer, healthier, more prosperous Wales begins at home.
I want to thank our local authorities, housing associations,
small and medium sized builders and community partners whose
dedication and collaboration have made this possible.
To improve the timeliness and transparency of data, management
information provided by delivery partners has been included
within today's statistical releases. This enables more timely
monitoring of housing delivery linked to Welsh Government funded
programmes.
The ad-hoc statistical release
published today sets out expected delivery against this
commitment to the end of the Senedd term and beyond.
