housing association

Conservative shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge argued an Armed Forces Housing Association would build the "homes for heroes" long promised by governments.

The new Armed Force Housing Association would be a "mutual organisation" with board representation from service families to "ensure their voices are heard", Cartlidge said.

Military homes should be run by a housing association to tackle the "poor" state of accommodation and stem an exodus of troops, the Conservatives have said.

The housing association said its mission is to offer single women access to "safe, secure, and affordable homes and services".

They said they had to try to sell through what is known as a nomination period during which the housing association or landlord has the exclusive right to find a buyer for the shared ownership home.