Investing in affordable homes for the long-term    

18 Mar 2025 Reading time: < 1 minute

Thousands of families across the UK are waiting for high-quality, affordable housing. 

At Great Haddon in Peterborough, more than 5,000 homes are planned – including well-designed, accessible homes that meet the needs of local families and provide long-term stability. These homes do more than provide shelter. They help families build a future in a place they can truly call home.  

For institutional investors, projects like these can present an opportunity to invest in housing solutions that deliver measurable social impact alongside potential returns.

In this video, Bobby Duke, Senior Housing Strategy & Enabling Officer, and Anne Keogh, Housing & Strategic Planning Manager at Peterborough City Council, share how partnerships like these are helping meet local demand. 

Watch the video to learn more.

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