Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill 2021-22
This briefing paper outlines the main provisions of the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill 2021-22 and the key issues raised during consideration in the House of Lords.
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.
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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Constituency Casework
Coronavirus: Advice on home moves
Guidance on when moving house is permitted during the Coronavirus crisis.
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Research Briefing
Rough Sleepers: Enforcement Powers (England)
This briefing paper discusses the use of enforcement powers under the Vagrancy Act 1824 and the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 in relation to rough sleepers.
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Research Briefing
Extending home ownership: Government initiatives
This House of Commons Library Briefing Paper describes the specific Government initiatives which have been developed in order to assist first-time buyers into home ownership and, in some cases, to help existing owners who are seeking to move. The paper includes some comment on these schemes.
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Debate Pack
Household overcrowding and the covid-19 outbreak
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Household overcrowding and the covid-19 outbreak’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 10 March 2021 at 4:50pm. The debate has been initiated by Stephen Timms MP.
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Research Briefing
Mortgage Arrears and Repossessions (England)
This House of Commons Library briefing paper outlines temporary measures to assist homeowners to manage their mortgage payments during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. It considers lenders’ obligations towards homeowners who are struggling with their mortgage payments, outlines possible sources of advice for mortgagors, and discusses the mortgage support schemes that were introduced in response to the 2008 financial crisis.
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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
Coronavirus: Support for rough sleepers (England)
This House of Commons Library briefing paper outlines the measures taken in England to support rough sleepers, and those at risk of rough sleeping, during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. It discusses the impact of these measures and stakeholder comment.
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Insight
Rough sleeping immigration rule: Who does it affect and how?
The rough sleeping rule has applied to non-EEA nationals since 1 December and will apply to newly arriving EEA nationals from 1 January 2021.
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