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The government is committed to improving the quality of social housing in England. In response to the tragic death of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak, we are reforming the sector so that every tenant has a decent, safe and secure home. We...
Guides councils in preparing planning policies on housing for older and disabled people.
Guidance on how planning authorities can gather evidence to set optional requirements and the nationally described space standard.
Guidance about compensation to owners and occupiers of residential properties once a compulsory purchase order comes into force.
Information on government schemes funding the installation of energy efficiency measures and low-carbon heating systems in domestic properties.
Guides councils in how to assess their housing needs.
Relief from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when you sell your home - Private Residence Relief, time away from your home, what to do if you have 2 homes, nominating a home, Letting Relief
The government introduced a number of measures through the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 to incentivise the prompt build-out of housing sites. This update outlines recent progress in the implementation of these measures and next steps.
Guidance on promoting healthy and safe communities.
On 13 September 2023, the House of Lords voted against government proposals intended to unlock 100,000 homes between now and 2030 whilst protecting and improving the environment.
The prospectus for the £20 million Supported Housing Improvement Programme.
Apply to the tribunal about a rent increase decision, changes to a lease or a decision about a council house, park home or caravan, in England.
Information and guidance on Business Improvement Districts.
Advice on planning for the housing needs of different groups.
Information for anyone wishing to make use of English Housing Survey data to conduct their own analysis or to understand how the survey's run and managed.
Over a thousand properties have been brought back into use for the Armed Forces and their families thanks to £400m investment in military accommodation.
Over 25 stakeholders give a renewed commitment to joint action across government, health, social care and housing sectors to improving health through the home.
Initial findings from the English Housing Survey 2022 to 2023.
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