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The right to buy policy was cited as a severe disincentive to building, as new homes might have to be sold after only three years, possibly at less than the cost of building.

Local authorities in Wales are working on plans to deliver new council homes at scale and pace.

Following a comprehensive review of affordable housing supply in Wales by an independent panel, the Welsh Government has accepted all but one of its recommendations. 

Short-term lets such as Airbnb  could lead to displacement of long-term residents from their communities if left unregulated, the Chartered Institute of Housing says.