Research Briefing
Green Belt
This briefing from the House of Commons Library examines some of the recent concern and controversy about the Green Belt and discusses how the white paper Planning for the Future treats it. It applies only to England.
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Debate Pack
International Men’s Day
This briefing provides background information in support of the Backbench Business Committee debate on International Men's Day UK
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Research Briefing
Shared ownership (England): the fourth tenure?
This House of Commons Library briefing paper explains how shared ownership housing operates in England. It outlines Government policies to extend shared ownership, including proposals for a new national model for shared ownership and a new right to shared ownership for housing association tenants. The paper also examines the key barriers to extending shared ownership.
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Research Briefing
Support for UK Veterans
This briefing paper details the support available to armed forces veterans in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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Research Briefing
Empty housing (England)
This briefing provides information on trends in the number of empty homes in England and outlines local authorities’ powers to tackle empty housing and other relevant initiatives. It also discusses Government action on this issue.
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Research Briefing
Freehold houses: estate charges
It is becoming increasingly common on new-build private estates for freeholders to be required to contribute to the maintenance of the estate’s communal areas and facilities. This practice has been referred to as 'fleecehold'. This short paper provides background on the issue and sets out the Government's proposed reforms. The paper mainly covers England - section 7 covers Wales.
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Research Briefing
Can private landlords refuse to let to Housing Benefit claimants?
This briefing paper considers evidence of private landlords' reluctance to let to prospective tenants in receipt of Housing Benefit/Universal Credit. The paper looks at the reasons behind this reluctance and action being taken to challenge landlords/agents who operate a "no DSS" policy.
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Debate Pack
Planning reform and house building targets
On Thursday 8 October, Bob Seely will introduce a debate in the House of Common Chamber on the formula used to determine new housing allocations in local areas. This is a debate determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
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Insight
Housing: How is need assessed?
This Insight explores proposed changes to the formula used by Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) to use to assess housing need.
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Insight
Coronavirus: The return of evictions
This Insight explores the response from tenant and landlord bodies as the ban on hearing housing possession cases in courts in England and Wales ends.
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Research Briefing
Tenancy deposit schemes
This briefing paper explains the duty on private landlords to protect tenants’ deposits and summarises how the schemes operate. The Government has legislated to cap security deposits in England and is considering whether improvements can be made to the tenancy deposit protection process to benefit both tenants and landlords.
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Research Briefing
Council Tax Reduction Schemes
This House of Commons Library Briefing Paper provides information on the implementation of local Council Tax Reduction Schemes since 1 April 2013. These local support schemes have replaced the national scheme of Council Tax Benefit.
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Insight
Coronavirus: Ban on evictions extended to 20 September
A ban on hearing housing possession cases in courts in England and Wales which was due to be lifted has been extended until 20 September 2020.
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Research Briefing
New-build housing: construction defects – issues and solutions (England)
This briefing paper considers the building control regime and customers’ means of redress when faced with defects in newly built housing. It summarises the findings of the All-Party Parliamentary Group's 2016 inquiry and recommended actions and explains the Government and industry response.
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Research Briefing
Discretionary Housing Payments
This briefing paper explains the funding position and considers evidence on how Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) are allocated by local authorities. DHPs are applied to help with shortfalls between Housing Benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit and the rent due in certain circumstances.
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