London CIV invests £50m in affordable housing fund

Octopus Investments’ Affordable Housing Fund achieves first close with help of London CIV

Jasmine Urquhart
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London CIV has invested £50m into Octopus Investments' Affordable Housing Fund
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London CIV has invested £50m into Octopus Investments' Affordable Housing Fund

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) investment pool London CIV has invested £50m in an affordable housing fund.

The investment in Octopus Investments' Affordable Housing Fund will enable more than 500 affordable homes to be built throughout the UK for families and older residents. The investment has helpe...

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