Research Briefing
Tackling the under-supply of housing in England
The Government aims to deliver 300,000 new homes per year. This briefing covers trends in supply and considers barriers and potential solutions to delivering more homes.
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Constituency Casework
Planning permission in Conservation Areas and listed buildings in England
Find out about the planning restrictions residents may face when seeking to make changes to buildings which are listed or in conservation areas.
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Constituency Casework
Can my landlord prevent me from keeping a pet?
An explanation of the rules on pet ownership in rented properties
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Research Briefing
Leasehold high-rise flats: Who pays for fire safety work?
This briefing paper considers debate about who is responsible for paying for fire safety works on blocks of flats in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire.
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Research Briefing
Down Syndrome Bill: Committee stage
This briefing provides background on, and explains the aims of, the Down Syndrome Bill 2021-22. Commons report stage is scheduled for 4 February 2022.
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Research Briefing
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.
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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
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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