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From Right to Buy to Buy to Let
Posted on: 16 January 2014
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The data compiled for this study, through a series of Freedom of Information requests, shows that across London more than 36% of all the homes sold by councils now appear to be let through the private rented sector. In some boroughs, this figure is as much as half of all the homes that were sold.
Priced Out
Posted on: 16 January 2014
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First time buyers would be better off renting than buying a house under Help to Buy, according to new analysis of housing market figures by PricedOut , the campaign for affordable house prices.
From lock up to start up: London’s microbusinesses thriving out of empty garages
Posted on: 16 January 2014
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Empty garages across the capital should be converted into space for small businesses, according to a report by the London Assembly Conservative group.
How to make effective use of adapted properties
Posted on: 16 January 2014
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Disabled adaptations such as level access showers and stair lifts can support elderly and disabled tenants to live independently. In order to make best use of your stock you need to ensure that your adapted stock is matched to those tenants who need it. This guide aims to help you make the best use of your adapted properties.
Where is housing heading?
Posted on: 6 January 2014
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The Chartered Institute of Housing has commissioned a series of leading commentators to give them their views in the run-up to the election, and hope the resulting essays will stimulate debate over the critical period we are about to enter. The Institute wants to discuss some of the most important housing issues the next government will have to face and which should be reflected in the parties’ manifestos. The series begins with an assessment from freelance journalist and housing commentator Jules Birch. In an opening pair of essays, he looks first at what the coalition government said it would do in 2010 and what has actually resulted, and in the second speculates on the immediate future and sets the scene for coverage of more detailed topics by subsequent authors. In a third essay, Vidhya Alakeson, deputy chief executive at think tank Resolution Foundation, considers the challenges posed by social, labour market and demographic changes.
Section 21 Notices: good news for landlords
Posted on: 2 January 2014
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The recent case of Spencer v Taylor [2013] EWCA Civ 1600 has helped clarified which Section 21 notice should be served to terminate a tenancy once the fixed term Assured Shorthold Tenancy has expired. This briefing analyses the decision and the sometimes thorny issue of the serving of notices.
Allocation of accommodation: guidance for local housing authorities in England
Posted on: 2 January 2014
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This statutory guidance on social housing allocations for local authorities in England aims to assist them to take advantage of the provisions in the Localism Act 2011. It also encourages authorities to make use of the existing flexibilities within the allocation legislation to ensure that social homes go to people who need and deserve them the most. The additional guidance added on 31 December 2013 also covers social housing allocations, residency and local association. This guidance ensures councils require people to have lived in the area for at least 2 years. Only those who pass this test will be accepted onto the waiting list in their local area – and then be considered for social housing.
URBACT Project results
Posted on: 2 January 2014
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Nine thematic networks from the second URBACTcall for proposals have completed their programme of exchange and learning activities in 2013.This second issue of the URBACT publication presents the results and main recommendations of these networks which have been been working for three years looking for joint, effective and sustainable solutions to major urban challenges. Issues covered include: sustainable and affordable energy efficient housing; improving the attractiveness and quality of life in old historical centres; socio-economic methods for urban rehabilitation of deprived urban areas; and electric vehicles in urban Europe.
Today’s ALMO world
Posted on: 13 December 2013
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This document presents the results of the 2013 survey of arm’s-length management organisations (ALMOs).
Home Truths 2013/14: The housing market in England
Posted on: 10 December 2013
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This report from the National Housing Federation argues that whilst economic growth has returned to many areas, this has caused the already over-stretched housing market there to overheat. Meanwhile, in parts of England where green shoots are nowhere to be seen, high unemployment and low wages mean families are desperately struggling to make ends meet and communities are at a standstill.
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