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Research suggests proposed ban on letting fees in England is causing confusion
The Government’s consultation on banning letting fees in England is likely to be launched soon but research suggests that there is already confusion and speedy process is needed. Housing Minister Gavin Barwell confirmed that the consultation will launch in the spring and said that the proposed ban is part of building a strong and safe […] The post Research suggests proposed ban on letting fees in England is causing confusion appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Almost all Government land pledged for new home building in England now identified
Some 90% of land owned by the Government that it has pledged to release for new home building in England has been identified within various departments, according to the first report into the surplus land programme. The aim is to sell land for at least 160,000 homes by the end of March 2020 which was […] The post Almost all Government land pledged for new home building in England now identified appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Incentives to be offered to older home owners in UK to downsize
Older home owners in the UK living in large family homes whose adult children no longer live with them are set to get incentives to downsize. In a bid to increase the supply of housing for first time buyers and families, the Government is set to announce in its long awaited Housing White Paper that […] The post Incentives to be offered to older home owners in UK to downsize appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →