For most stock-holding councils, the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) has always seemed to get less attention than its General Fund sibling. But things seem to be changing.

There's a renewed focus on levelling up social housing. This month marks the launch of a new preferential Public Works Loan Board rate and enhanced Right to Buy receipt flexibility. So, more councils will be considering how to take advantage of these to catapult housing delivery – gearing up, taking on interest payments and using up capital receipts.