Figures from Nationwide showed house prices were largely unchanged in June following a bumper performance in May. According to Nationwide’s house price index, house prices were flat in June, dipping just £21 from May’s high to £375,110. Prices sparked 0.8% in May....
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Industry reacts to Housing Policies
The UK's three major political parties have each proposed distinct strategies to tackle the country's housing shortage and facilitate homeownership. Here's a detailed breakdown of their pledges and approaches: Conservative Party Pledge: Deliver 1.6 million homes over...
Labour criticised over lack of affordable housing target
The Labour Party has faced criticism from the thinktank Common Wealth for the omission of a specific 40% affordable housing target for new towns in its recently published manifesto. This target was previously announced by Angela Rayner, the Deputy Labour Leader,...
Manifestos by party
Here is a summary of the key points from the major parties' manifestos for the 2024 UK General Election: Conservative Party Economy: Increase the personal tax-free allowance for pensioners and a new "triple lock plus" for pensions. Build 1.6 million new homes and...
Why the UK must address the housing and migration crisis simultaneously
Bright Blue, an independent think tank for liberal conservatism has published an article outlining why the UK must deal with housing and migration at the same time. It can be seen here, and in summary says that the housing and migration are two of the most pressing...
Comparison of major manifestos
Here’s a summary of the key points from the manifestos released by the major parties ahead of the UK election on July 4, 2024: Economy, Tax, and Spending Labour: Proposes £7.4bn in tax increases, including VAT on private school fees, tightening non-dom taxation, and...
National Housing Federation responses to main party manifestos
Outlined here are responses to each election manifesto from Kate Henderson, Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation. Labour "With a record number of children in temporary accommodation and one in five being raised in overcrowding, the housing crisis in this...
Green Party’s Housing Manifesto
Key Points from the Green Party’s Housing Manifesto: Abolition of No-Fault Evictions: Tenant Security: The Green Party plans to eliminate no-fault evictions to ensure tenants have more stable and secure housing. Rent Controls: Affordable Rents: The introduction of...
Labours housing pledges
Key Points from Labour’s Housing Manifesto: Abolition of Section 21 Evictions: Immediate Action: Labour pledges to eliminate Section 21 'no fault' evictions, providing more security for private renters. Regulation Overhaul: Enhancements in the regulation of the...
Comparison of Labour and Conservative Manifestos for the 2024 General Election
Tax Policies Labour: Plans to raise £8.6 million by 2028-29. Revenue from private schools, non-doms, and a windfall tax on oil and gas giants. No increase in National Insurance, income tax, or VAT. Conservatives: Proposes various tax cuts, including a 2% cut to NI....
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