Social Housing Reform in England: What Next?
This briefing outlines the measures set out in the Government’s social housing white paper, stakeholder reaction and the next steps for social housing reform.

This briefing outlines the measures set out in the Government’s social housing white paper, stakeholder reaction and the next steps for social housing reform.
Data on house prices, mortgage approvals and house-building.
Authorities in England and Wales can establish selective licensing schemes so private landlords in designated areas must obtain a licence to let properties.
Research Briefing
The report stage of Bob Blackman's Private Members Bill is scheduled for 3 March 2023. The Bill has Government support and will strengthen regulation of supported exempt accommodation.
Research Briefing
An explanation of the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) for private tenants and the impact of freezing rates in cash terms since April 2020.
Research Briefing
The Queen’s Speech 2022 committed to a Bill in the 2022-23 session to abolish 'no-fault' section 21 evictions in the private rented sector. This paper covers developments to date.
Research Briefing
This briefing provides an overview of the Social Housing (Regulation) Bill and summarises its passage through Parliament prior to Report stage in the House of Commons, which is scheduled for 1 March 2023.
Constituency casework
An explanation of what's known about proposed leasehold reforms and the timetable.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides information on the Electricity Transmission (Compensation) Bill, introduced in the House of Commons by Dr Liam Fox as a Private Members' Bill on 25 November 2022.
Research Briefing
House of Commons Library publications on the rising cost of living in the UK, including causes of inflation, the effect on households, and Government support.
Data dashboards
Find out how many households are homeowners, private renters, and social renters in your constituency, based on 2021 census data
Insight
Court cases have focused on whether using hotels to house asylum seekers constitutes a material change of use to a hostel.
Research Briefing
Cold or damp homes can exacerbate existing health inequalities. This briefing discusses the prevalence, cause, and health impacts of cold or damp homes in the UK, with a focus on England.
Research Briefing
This briefing looks at the UK Government's freeports policy. It also contains information on freeports in Scotland and Wales.
Research Briefing
This briefing examines Green Belt planning policy and some of the recent discussions around the Green Belt. It applies only to England.
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