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Upfront cost of building 90,000 new homes would be returned within 11 years, say Shelter and NHF
Planned investment by housing associations drops due to budget pressures
Campaigners challenge new housing secretary to help more than 1m families on waiting list
Demand far in excess of £2bn pledged by May to tackle housing shortage
Industry experts say Hammond’s plans will only bring about small rise in new homes
Housing industry groups welcome policy shift by government
Employers look for help with apprentice levy and minimum wage
Whitehall believes privatisation will lead to more homes being built
Sector sees potential risk of fewer homes being built
Housing associations given a week to sign up to alternative scheme
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