The sector continues to generate significant volumes of cash through fixed asset sales

In the year to June 2026, the total value of fixed asset sales by English housing associations was £4.9billion, a 44% rise on the previous year.  According to the RSH’s latest Quarterly Survey, a further £4.9billion of sales are forecast for the year to June 2027.  This is expected to be made up of £2.3billion from sales to tenants or other open market sales (mainly staircasing, Right to Buy and the sale of void properties).  The remaining £2.6billion includes bulk sales to other organisations, including the sale of market rent and shared ownership portfolios, student accommodation, and Extra Care schemes.