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Concerns up north about shared ownership
Housing associations in the north of England have warned that their bids for funding under the government’s flagship affordable housing programme will be constrained…
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Kerslake says Government sees housing as toxic!
This is an excellent expert from the Guardian by Sir Bob on the debate in the House of Lords: “The government’s housing and planning…
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Successful bids for care and support accomodation
Following an open bidding process, the Department of Health has announced the results for the second round of the Care and Support Specialised Housing…
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1/4 million homeowners advertise for lodgers
Almost quarter of a million (233,697) homeowners have advertised for lodgers since the announcement of the increase to the Rent a Room Scheme tax…
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The budget March 2016 – round up
Here is the information from the housing budget from a number of housing perspectives an interests: The full document: HMT_Budget_2016_Web_Accessible CIH view: What you need to…
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RTB funding shortage, might be plugged by developers
Councils could be forced to rely on private developers to replace high-value homes sold to fund the Right to Buy extension. Baroness Susan Williams,…
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London announces 11 Housing Zones
City Hall has announced 11 new Housing Zones in London funded by an additional £200m of the mayor’s housing budget. The announcement brings the…
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Govt exploring ways to get social tenants to buy
The Government has announced it will look at ways of further increasing homeownership levels among social tenants. The Budget document, said: “The government will…
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Garden City prospectus
Local authorities are being encouraged to apply to the government to build garden villages, towns and cities. Local authorities are being encouraged to apply…
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Solving the London Housing Crisis
London faces unprecedented challenges in housing its citizens. The London Housing Commission proposes a new deal to secure essential powers and resources for the…
