FAQs
- How long has the HCA existed?
- How many people work for the Homes and Communities Agency?
- What is the budget of the Homes and Communities Agency?
- How many homes are there in the country, and why do we need more?
- How do I find out about your low cost home ownership schemes?
- I’d like to use the Homes and Communities Agency logo. Can I just copy it from the website?
Q.1: How long has the HCA existed?
The Homes and Communities Agency began operating on 1 December 2008. It inherited English Partnerships, the Housing Corporation, the Academy for Sustainable Communities and elements of Communities and Local Government.
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Q.2: How many people work for the Homes and Communities Agency?
We work across nine English regions with a staff of around 900 people.
Q.3: What is the budget of the Homes and Communities Agency?
The total budget is £17.3 billion for the period 2008-2011. This budget will be invested as follows:
£8.4 billion - National Affordable Housing Programme (NAHP)
£2.6 billion - Decent Homes
£1.9 billion – PFI (credits)
£1.7 billion – Regeneration (former English Partnerships programme)
£1.1 billion – Growth
£1 billion – Housing Market Renewal (Pathfinders)
£0.4 billion – Thames Gateway
£0.1 billion – Gypsies and Travellers
£0.1 billion – Hostels
Q.4: How many homes are there in the country, and why do we need more?
There are around 22 million homes in England, of which 70% are owner occupied, 12% are privately rented, 10% are local authority rented and 8% are registered social landlord rented. However, there is still great demand for affordable, good quality homes so that people can live in the areas they wish, supported by a wide range of services and amenities within their communities.
Q.5: How do I find out about your low cost home ownership schemes?
You need to speak to the HomeBuy agent for your local area who can discuss the options available with you. A list of their contact details can be found at www.homesandcommunities.co.uk/homebuy_agents
Q.6: I’d like to use the Homes and Communities Agency logo. Can I just copy it from the website?
The HCA logo and other brand devices is available for download at the our brand page. You will need to fill out the form, registering your details giving you access to the logos. Please email brand@hca.gsx.gov.uk if you have any queries.
Last updated: 2 June 2009