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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Data Dashboard
Constituency data: house prices
Constituency-level data on house prices and an indicator of the affordability of house prices in each area
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Research Briefing
Housing and the cost of living
This paper considers the impact of inflation on rent and mortgage payments and the Government response.
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Debate Pack
The future of coastal communities
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on 'The Future of coastal communities' on Thursday 8th September at 3:10pm. This debate will be led by Sally-Ann Hart MP.
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Research Briefing
Rent setting: social housing (England)
This paper explains policy developments in relation to setting social housing rent levels in England since 2002. For five years from April 2020 rent increases are based on the Consumer Price Index +1%.
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Research Briefing
Leasehold and commonhold reform
This paper considers trends in leasehold ownership, ongoing problems associated with the sector, and Government plans for legislation in the 2023-24 parliamentary session.
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Research Briefing
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
Enterprise Zones
There are currently 48 operational Enterprise Zones in England. Similar policies have been adopted by the devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Businesses in these small areas will benefit from tax and planning concessions and superfast broadband.
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Insight
The council tax rebate: How will it work?
A resident who has moved into a property since 1 April 2022 is not eligible for the rebate for that property.
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Research Briefing
Social rented housing (England): past trends and prospects
This briefing looks at social rented housing, barriers to development, and prospects for a “step change” in supply, including data on need and supply.
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Constituency Casework
Freeholders’ estate and service charges
Information on the position of freehold home owners who pay a service charge for the upkeep of communal areas on their estates.
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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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Research Briefing
Can private landlords refuse to let to Housing Benefit claimants?
The Government intends to make landlords’ blanket bans on letting to people in receipt of benefits illegal. This paper explains the issues behind ‘No DSS’ adverts.
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Research Briefing
Local growth funds
This briefing is a short summary of current government administered funds designed to support local economic growth.
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Constituency Casework
The Cladding External Wall System (EWS)
EWS1 forms may be required when selling/re-mortgaging leasehold flats in blocks. Find out about the EWS process and associated issues here.
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