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.
Housing Market: Key Economic Indicators
Data on house prices, mortgage approvals and house-building.
New-build housing: construction defects – issues and solutions (England)
This paper considers homeowners’ means of redress when faced with defects in newly built housing. It summarises the Government and industry response.
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Research Briefing
Building Safety Bill: committee stage
This briefing covers progress of the Building Safety Bill 2021-22 during its Commons committee stage. The remaining stages in the Commons are scheduled to take place on 19 January 2022.
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Debate Pack
Levelling Up in the East of England
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on Levelling Up in the East of England on Tuesday 18th January 2022 at 9:30am
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Research Briefing
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.
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Research Briefing
Housing and health: a reading list
This reading list draws together reports and other material demonstrating the relationship between housing and health.
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Debate Pack
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
The end of ‘no fault’ section 21 evictions
The Government has committed to abolish 'no-fault' section 21 evictions in the private rented sector. A White Paper is expected in 2022. This paper covers the background and reactions to date.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Support for landlords and tenants
This briefing explains measures taken during the coronavirus outbreak to help renting households retain their homes. It covers calls for more assistance to prevent evictions and homelessness.
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Research Briefing
Freehold houses: estate charges
This paper covers requirements on freeholders to pay for the upkeep of an estate’s communal areas and facilities, known as ‘fleecehold’, and sets out the Government’s proposed reforms.
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Research Briefing
Contested heritage: Controversy surrounding public monuments
Monuments to figures involved in the slave trade have long been controversial. Since 2020, the demolition of unlisted monuments has required planning permission.
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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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Research Briefing
Town centre regeneration
The future of town centres and high streets has long been a matter of concern, with the most recent debate in the House of Commons in December 2020. This briefing highlights some of the key trends and discussions.
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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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