Landlords who are unable to raise rents enough to cover their expenses quit the rental market. In under a year, the number of new lets in Scotland dropped by over 25 per cent. The ones that have remained on the market have become increasingly unaffordable.
We need a comprehensive and coherent approach that proves we are serious about tackling the problems thousands of people are experiencing trying to find an affordable home.
The tough choices we are making, to lock up the worst offenders for longer and to rehabilitate the redeemable, are the right ones to protect the public in the long term.
Reviewing Rishi Sunak’s legislative programme, one becomes aware of a government studiously committed to batting out time, and which places its hopes for re-election not in legislative innovation, but in crossing its fingers and hoping for an economy recovery.
Gove has said that the changes may not be enacted until “the justice system… is in a position to implement it effectively.” What does this mean, and how long will it take?
Sandwell Council saw 7,501 incidents last year and just one eviction. Falkirk 6,680 incidents and two evictions. Aberdeen 3,017 incidents and no evictions. Wolverhampton 2,495 incidents and four evictions.
The Prime Minister’s rhetoric about being a man who makes the tough choices has not yet been borne out in his policymaking.
I’m a fan of gentle density; mid-rise development which is beautiful, human scale, and relatively dense. Reminiscent of Paris, Florence, or sought-after London quarters such as Belgravia and Pimlico.
As his options narrow, Sunak has little choice but to get back to first principles, which would be the right course anyway.
A prolonged issue concerning damp and mould was insufficiently addressed until it garnered national attention. If the Conservatives gain control we will ensure effective maintenance of our housing stock.
We set out our plan in Policy Exchange’s latest report, What do we Want from the King’s Speech, along with proposals for 13 other Bills.
My hunch is the next generation of aspiring leaders will have a firmer grip on the meaning of conservatism than the current crop. Or, at least, I hope so — otherwise there might not be a party to lead.
The liberal darling Justin Trudeau is less popular with younger voters than his Conservative opponent. The intense focus on the most pressing issue for younger people is part of the reason.
“Our population is vastly bigger than it was after the war, and it’s absurd that our urban footprint hasn’t been able to catch up.”
Under the Adam Smith Institute’s proposed scheme, anyone who is currently eligible for the existing Right to Buy scheme would be allowed to use the discount to purchase any private house of their choosing.