Publications and resources

Codes of practice

The latest guidance

Publication of the month

A recent highlight:

You have selected:

 
3results

Prudential Property Investment

PDF

Increasingly there has been a move towards investments in commercial properties, funded by borrowing, with the key driver of this activity appearing to be the generation of revenue. This publication provides guidance on making the assessments needed to ensure that such acquisitions are prudent and on the risks local authorities must manage when acquiring property.

An Introductory Guide to Housing Finance in England and Wales (2019 Edition)

PDF

Housing, and social housing in particular, has undergone many changes in the last five years. This updated guidance is aimed at anyone wanting to understand the financial principles that apply to housing services provided by local authorities.

Property Asset Valuation: A Handbook for Property and Finance Professionals in Local Authorities (2016 Edition)

Online

This guidance examines in detail the many complex issues surrounding local authority property assets including classification, valuation and component accounting. It further explores these areas by providing practical examples based on real situations. Fully updated since the original 2012 edition, this new edition provides comprehensive guidance around the requirements of IFRS 13 for property asset valuations.