This briefing provides information on trends in the number of empty homes in England and outlines local authorities’ powers to tackle empty housing and other relevant initiatives. It also discusses Government action on this issue.
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Eco Towns (172 KB, PDF)
This note describes the Government programme of new settlements based on ecological principles, along with comment and criticism.
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Eco Towns (172 KB, PDF)
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Housing market: Data on house prices, mortgage approvals and house-building.
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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.
