Scotland has appointed a new Tenants’ Rights Minister. Patrick Harvie, the Green MSP for Glasgow will also hold portfolio for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel as well as the Tenants’ Rights Minister. Harvie will lead on delivering a new deal for tenants, and...
The Ministry of Justice has just published the outcome of a recent consultation. It can be seen here, and in their proposal they stated:- The aim of this proposal is to: ensure that there is an efficient and effective courts system ensure access to justice, making...
The House of Commons Library have published a report on Housing costs in Universal Credit. It can be seen here, and the preamble says: Universal Credit (UC) is replacing six ‘legacy’ benefits and tax credits, including Housing Benefit for working-aged households. This...
Richard Bacon, MP, has just released a report entitled 'Independent review into scaling up self-build and custom housebuilding: report' It can be seen here, and reports that there is a huge potential in the Self Build sector which could deliver 30-40,000 more homes...
A government department has been forced to admit it has “no idea” how many landlords have been convicted under laws brought in to ensure rented homes are fit for human habitation. Freedom of Information Requests made by renting campaigner Ajay Jagota have revealed the...
The House of Commons Library has published a briefing paper brings together details of the main changes to the rent safety net announced since 2010. It covers the savings achieved through changes to Housing Benefit and the Universal Credit housing costs element, as...
On 22 July 2021 HM Treasury issued a statement that the government remains committed to seeking additional options for borrowers with inactive firms who are unable to switch, despite being up to date with payments, and has agreed a commitment with industry...
This Private Members’ Bill, sponsored by Chris Stephens, would place a duty on the Secretary of State to prevent the evictions of Universal Credit claimants in rent arrears. It was presented to Parliament on 21 June 2021 and will receive its second reading on 28...
This Government Bill would make provision about the rent payable under long leases of dwellings. First reading in the House of Lords took place on 12 May 2021. Second reading took place on 24 May 2021. The Bill completed its committee stage on 14 June 2021 and report...
The House of Commons Library have released a paper on housing conditions. It can be seen here, and states:- In recent years the extent and role of the private rented sector (PRS) has seen significant changes. The sector has grown; 4.4 million households rented their...
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