The government has been urged to invest even more into the social housing sector, according to a report from the Department for Communities and Local Government.

What House reports that the government needs to subsidise even more homes in the country, especially new affordable homes in the capital, in order to deliver their target of 150,000 affordable homes by 2015.

New social housing, which in turn could deliver more housing management jobs to the country, is integral for the capital because, without London's contribution, "neither the national pledge of 150,000 affordable homes during this Parliament nor longer term housing objectives is achievable", reports 24dash.

Greater support for social housing in London would also have a positive effect on the nation's economy, the report concludes.

Mayor of London Boris Johnson has called for the government to invest, signalling the importance of social housing in the capital: "Not only does London have the greatest need for more affordable housing but there is also indisputable evidence that the wider UK economy benefits most when investment goes into the capital's housing stock. In addition, focusing on London had a greater impact on reducing welfare costs.

"Put together, these arguments make the most compelling case for the government to concentrate its housing program where it will deliver the greatest returns for all," he added.