Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill 2021-22
This briefing explains the background to the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill 2021-22, the Bill’s main provisions and its progress through Parliament to date.
The growth in short-term lettings (England)
This paper examines the growth in short-term lettings and calls for greater regulation of the sector in England. It provides a brief overview of the regulatory approaches in other countries.
Second homes and holiday-lets in rural communities
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled on Thursday 6 January 2022 at 1:30pm. The debate was selected by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Tim Farron MP.
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Research Briefing
Shared ownership (England): the fourth tenure?
This paper explains how shared ownership housing operates in England and examines the key barriers to extending shared ownership.
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Constituency Casework
Coronavirus: Student accommodation in England
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about student accommodation during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Research Briefing
Mortgage Arrears and Repossessions (England)
This paper outlines current and historic policies to assist homeowners who are struggling with their mortgage payments, and examines trends in mortgage arrears and repossessions.
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Research Briefing
Mobile (park homes): 10% commission on sales
This paper explains the requirement to pay 10% commission on the sale price of a mobile (park) home to the site owner and provides information on the various reviews of that requirement.
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Research Briefing
Housing: key resources for constituency casework (England)
This paper provides a guide to some reliable sources of information to help answer the most common constituents' housing questions.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Support for rough sleepers (England)
This paper outlines the measures taken in England to support rough sleepers during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. It discusses the impact of these measures and stakeholder comment.
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Research Briefing
Rural housing: A reading list
People living in rural areas can face particular housing challenges. This paper provides a selection of publications and articles that examine these challenges and proposals to address them.
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Research Briefing
Tenancy deposit schemes
This briefing paper explains the duty on private landlords to protect tenants’ deposits. It discusses ongoing issues with tenancy deposit protection and proposed reforms in England.
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Debate Pack
Effect of the covid-19 outbreak on retirement communities
On 1 July 2021 at 3:15pm there will be a Westminster Hall Debate on the covid-19 pandemic experience of retirement communities. This debate will be led by Jim Shannon MP.
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Research Briefing
Housing conditions in the private rented sector (England)
This briefing paper covers private rented sector housing conditions. It explains the legislative framework and identifies some of the key issues with it.
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Research Briefing
Housing an ageing population: a reading list
The issue of how to house an ageing population now, and in the future, is a critical one. This paper presents a selection of publications on this topic.
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Research Briefing
Social Housing Reform in England: What Next?
The Government's Social Housing White Paper is intended to deliver transformational change for social housing residents in England. This briefing outlines the measures set out in the White Paper, stakeholder reaction and the next steps.
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