London councils and their housing companies have invested over £140 million to purchase over 850 homes across England since 2017, in a bid to relocate homeless families from the capital. These homes are primarily situated in struggling regions of the southeast and east of England, which are already grappling with their own homelessness issues. Despite efforts to address housing disparities, the approach has drawn criticism from housing charities and Labour MPs, who emphasize the adverse impact on families uprooted from their communities, especially as out-of-area placements reach unprecedented levels.
"Since 2017, over a dozen London councils have spent more than £140m purchasing 850 properties across England, aimed at relocating homeless families out of the city."
"Local housing charities warn that families face severe disruptions as they're moved away from their communities, highlighting the distressing consequences of out-of-area placements."
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