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Right to Build task force set up in UK
A new Right to Build Expert Task Force has been launched in the UK with the aim of creating significantly more affordable homes in the next three years. The Task Force will work with local authorities, community groups and other organisations across the country to deliver large, affordable custom and self-build housing projects. It will […] The post Right to Build task force set up in UK appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Report says green belt will have to be used for new homes to meet housing targets
The UK Government will need to stick to its plans to boost house building outlined in its new policy paper if it is to reach its target of a million new homes by 2020, according to a new report. Now is the perfect time to initiate a housing revolution as attitude to housing is changing […] The post Report says green belt will have to be used for new homes to meet housing targets appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Policy changes welcomed by UK lettings industry but landlords still feel battered
New housing policies affecting the private rented sector in the UK have been widely welcomed regarding longer tenancies and clamping down on rogue landlords. But landlords and the industry are warning that they still face tough challenges ahead relating to tax and letting fees and rents could rise at a time when the new Housing […] The post Policy changes welcomed by UK lettings industry but landlords still feel battered appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →