The Covid-19 pandemic has taught us many things, but a key one is the crucial role which good quality housing plays in all of our lives.
At the start of 2020 we were pleased to see the New Decade New Approach (NDNA) document commit the incoming Northern Ireland Executive to delivering a specific housing outcome in its Programme for Government.
At that time we already had record numbers of people in urgent need of housing. Since then, due to the pandemic and consequent economic fallout, the need for housing is now greater again. Of particular need is housing that is affordable – an important part of the hardship for people during the crisis has been the struggle to pay their rent or mortgage.