The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill’s Right to Buy

Victoria Yeandle, from Lanpro, discusses whether the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill can revive failing high streets. The post The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill’s Right to Buy appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

New £39bn affordable housing programme will aim to deliver 300,000 homes, says government

Angela Rayner set to set out more details tomorrow of the new programme, along with updates on Decent Homes 2, minimum energy efficiency standards and reforms to Right to Buy

Government releases more details of Right to Buy shake-up

The Architects’ JournalGovernment releases more details of Right to Buy shake-up The government has released further details of its planned Right to Buy reforms, which aim to reverse the decline in council housing The post Government releases more details of Right to Buy shake-up appeared first on The Architects’ JournalAnna Highfield

Rayner unveils reforms for Right to Buy to protect social housing

Consultation has been launched seeking views on reforms to ensure the scheme is fairer and more sustainable. The post Rayner unveils reforms for Right to Buy to protect social housing appeared first on Property Week.

Rayner to massively restrict right to buy for new council homes

The Architects’ JournalRayner to massively restrict right to buy for new council homes Angela Rayner will restrict tenants’ rights to buy new council homes in order to avoid losing social housing stock The post Rayner to massively restrict right to buy for new council homes appeared first on The Architects’ JournalAnna Highfield

RICS - Affordable housing: Challenges and solutions 18052023

The cost of living crisis has made addressing the affordable housing challenge even more pressing. The pandemic shone a spotlight on the importance of keyworkers to towns and cities, yet many are being priced out of living locally. Students and other low-income groups are also finding the housing situation problematic. Hear from a panel of experts as we discuss how affordable housing can best be achieved and the public policy and market-based levers most likely to bring about early results.