Housing strategy

The Interim Housing Strategy Statement (March 2011) replaces the 2005 Housing Strategy and will be reviewed by April 2012 to reflect the ongoing changes in national policy and the local approach to housing.

A copy of the strategy can be viewed by visiting the link in the downloads section of this page.

If you would like to comment on the strategy, or would like to be added to the consultation list for the review of the strategy, please contact us at the address below.

Strategic Housing Market Assessment

In 2009, a study of housing in the West Surrey area was completed. This included a new housing needs survey and consultation with stakeholders and the community. The survey was updated in 2010. For more information, please visit the Housing Market Assessment page.

Affordable Housing viability study

A viability study was carried out in 2009 and updated in 2011. For details of this study please see the link to the right of this page.

The Guildford Tenancy Strategy: tenancies and affordable rents

From April 2012 providers of affordable housing will be able to offer tenancies of different lengths. In addition a new tenure of 'Affordable Rent' has been introduced which will allow rents to be set at up to 80% of the market rate. The Council is currently carrying out research into how these tenancies and rents can best be used to meet housing needs in the borough. This will be outlined in the tenancy strategy due to be published in Spring 2012. Consultation on the tenancy strategy is under way and the feedback gathered from the Guildford Housing Forum event on 4 November 2011 can be found in the downloads section of this page. You will also find our interim position statement on tenancies and affordable rents in the downloads section.