There has been some reporting this week on the Future Homes Standard and solar panels. We are clear we want solar panels on as many new homes as possible and the suggestion that there are plans to water down the rules on low-carbon …
Today we announced thousands of new homes are to be built on brownfield across the country through £68 million of government funding. Delivered through the Brownfield Land Release Fund, funding will go to 54 councils to cover the cost of decontamination, …
Today, our Renters’ Rights Bill returned to Parliament for the Second Reading, less than a month since it was first introduced. This will be the first time MPs will debate the Bill, as these much-needed protections for renters take another …
Last week we introduced our Renters’ Rights Bill to Parliament. This landmark reform is set to be the biggest overhaul to the private rented sector for over 30 years, delivering new and stronger protections for tenants. There has been widespread …
There has been widespread media reporting this week on the future of the Right to Buy scheme. We have no plans to abolish Right to Buy but instead we are reviewing the scheme more widely, which includes looking at eligibility …
There has been positive media coverage today about the Government’s launch of the New Homes Accelerator, which will work to speed up the delivery of large housing sites and drive economic growth across every part of the country. National papers …
There has been coverage in the media this week following a letter sent by the Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook to local leaders in Cambridge. The letter confirms that Greater Cambridge has a vital role in kickstarting economic growth across the …
It has been reported this morning that councils have spent more than £1 billion purchasing former Right to Buy properties since 2020. Right to Buy is an important route for council housing tenants to be able to own their home. …
It has been reported in the media today that the Government is planning to give the Mayor of London powers to impose rent controls. This is not true. Fixing Britain’s housing crisis is one of our top priorities, and giving …
There has been inaccurate media reporting regarding the location of the Government’s proposed new towns and resulting concerns raised by local residents. As we made clear last week, the location of these New Towns has not been agreed. The Taskforce …