Michael Gove’s Renters Reform Bill is “unenforceable”
Local authorities don’t have the resources or skills to uphold regulation of the private rented sector.
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Could new regulation kill off short-term holiday lets?
The government is currently consulting on whether to regulate holiday rentals commonly advertised on platforms like Airbnb.
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A generation locked out
Those who cannot afford to buy a property have been forced into the under-regulated private rental market.
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Should we get rid of second homes?
Locals are being priced out of rural communities, but the alternative could threaten tourism, without getting to the root of…
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The Policy Ask with Polly Neate: “If people aren’t angry with me, I’m not doing my job properly”
The chief executive of Shelter on dealing with abuse from men’s rights activists, the Grenfell tragedy and how to solve…
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Will Michael Gove’s Right to Buy reforms mean more affordable housing?
The Levelling Up Secretary has promised local authorities will keep all the money from the sale of council homes for…
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However the housing crisis ends, we will all lose
The boom has caused untold misery, but it has gone on for so long that the crash, when it comes,…
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Why are London’s housing estates choosing to be demolished?
Sadiq Khan promised residents would decide the future of their homes. Critics say it’s a false choice.
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