Debate Pack
Sustainability of heritage sites across the UK
There will be Westminster Hall debate on the sustainability of heritage sites across the UK on Tuesday 20 June 2023 at 4.30pm. The debate will be led by Jamie Stone MP.
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Research Briefing
Freehold houses: estate charges
Freeholders can be required to pay for upkeep of an estate’s communal areas, this is sometimes called fleecehold. This paper explains proposed Government reforms.
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Research Briefing
Stamp duty land tax on residential property: government policy up to 2021
This briefing covers the policy history of stamp duty land tax on residential property in the decade since 2010.
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Research Briefing
Stamp Duty Land Tax: Current situation and developments since 2020
This briefing explains the current rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax and of the property transaction taxes in Scotland and Wales, and proposals for reform.
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Research Briefing
Accountability and scrutiny of Teesworks
This landing page has been prepared for the Opposition day debate on Accountability and scrutiny of Teesworks on 7 June 2023.
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Research Briefing
Building regulations and safety
This briefing discusses building regulations and standards for building safety as well as the government's response to the Grenfell Tower fire.
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Constituency casework
The Cladding External Wall System (EWS)
EWS1 forms may be required when selling or re-mortgaging leasehold flats in blocks. Find out about the EWS process and associated issues here.
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Constituency casework
Can my landlord prevent me from keeping a pet? (England)
An explanation of the rules on pet ownership in rented properties.
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Debate Pack
The role of local government in reaching net zero
A general debate on the role of local government in delivering net zero is scheduled for Monday 5 June. The debate, selected by the Backbench Business Committee, will be led by Wera Hobhouse MP.
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Research Briefing
Renters (Reform) Bill 2022-23
The Renters (Reform) Bill will abolish assured shorthold tenancies and section 21 evictions. This paper explains the Bill’s provisions.
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Data dashboards
Local authority data: housing supply
Interactive tool providing data on housing supply for local authorities in England
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Research Briefing
Tackling the under-supply of housing in England
This paper covers trends in housing supply and barriers and potential solutions to delivering more homes in England.
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Research Briefing
The growth in short-term lettings (England)
This paper examines the growth in short-term lettings and proposals 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
The regulation of letting and managing agents (England)
This paper describes the current regulatory regime in England and plans to strengthen regulation of letting and managing agents.
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Research Briefing
Unfinished housing developments
This briefing examines the problems caused by unfinished housing developments and roads, and the powers available to local authorities to prevent and deal with them.
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