Overview
This course provides an overview of how affordable housing projects are funded, how Social Housing Grant and other commonly-used forms of public subsidy are obtained. It also covers How schemes are financially appraised.
Please note that this course does not address how affordable housing schemes are identified managed and delivered. These topics are covered in the Understanding the Development Process course.
Target Audience
This course is suitable for Development and Regeneration staff who are new to the discipline, staff from other teams within Registered Providers who are drafted into Development project teams, senior managers and Board members who wish to have a high-level understanding of funding and financial appraisals.
Entry or Pre-course Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this module.
Recommended Reading
As well as the comprehensive handout that comes with this course, learners will receive a copy of HATC’s 2011 Briefing Note for HouseMark Development & Funding Issues.
Related Courses
Understanding the Development Process;
Introductory Certificate in Project Management;
Course Plan
This course covers the following subject areas which are addressed at an introductory level:
- Welcome
- Funding housing, and funding affordable housing: the fundamentals;
- Affordable housing products – the range;
- Sources of subsidy – the range;
- Accessing Grant and other public subsidy;
- Financial appraisal methods;
- Typical financial appraisal ratios used.
Format
Intensive interactive classroom-based learning with exercises
Trainers
Andrew Drury
Duration
1 day
Accreditation
The content of this course is being independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Certification
On completion of this course you will be provided with an HATC certificate.
