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From Closed organisation: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG)
From The Rt Hon Brandon Lewis CBE
  • Brandon Lewis speaks at the London Real Estate Forum

    Housing Minister Brandon Lewis speaks to the London Real Estate Forum about the housing market.

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  • 1,000 new homes for private rent in London

    Three multi-million pound deals will provide over 1,000 new homes specifically for private rent in London.

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  • Greg Clark tells Whitehall and town halls: loosen your grip on surplus land

    Communities Secretary to lead charge for Whitehall and town halls to let go of surplus land and property for new homes.

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  • Boost for Londoners as red tape slashed on short term lets

    Thousands of Londoners can now rent their homes out free from red tape, thanks to new measures coming into force today (26 May 2015).

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  • Over a million more people given the chance to own their own home

    Communities Secretary Greg Clark to announce landmark changes to spread home ownership to millions.

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  • Brandon Lewis welcomes housebuilding surge

    Housing Minister welcomes new figures showing a surge in the numbers of new homes being built across the country.

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  • New measures will keep the country building across the housing market

    New measures will deliver new homes across the country, help aspiring homeowners onto the property ladder and offer greater support to those renting privately.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New fund will help more tenants to become homeowners

    Council tenants unable to take up their Right to Buy will have the help they need to become homeowners.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Starter homes designed to stand the test of time

    Housebuilders and councils should strive for the highest design quality when planning new starter homes, says Housing Minister.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Planning guidance and green infrastructure

    Housing and Planning Minister Brandon Lewis underlines that there has been no change to planning policy or guidance on green infrastructure.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Unauthorised encampments

    A joint ministerial letter to council leaders, police and crime commissioners and police chief constables about unauthorised encampments.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government puts life into Nantwich site derelict for 25 years

    Plans to turn derelict gas works into new homes and leisure facilities get the go-ahead.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Joint venture established to run the Planning Portal

    DCLG has entered into a joint venture with TerraQuest Limited, setting up a new company to run the Planning Portal.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Julian Ashby reappointed to regulation committee

    Housing Minister Brandon Lewis today confirmed the reappointment of Julian Ashby as chairman of the Homes and Communities Agency’s Regulation Committee.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Boosting the Great British high street

    High streets across the country will be better equipped to meet the needs of their customers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Contingencies Fund advances

    Durham and Ebbsfleet

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New agreement means thousands of new homes in Leicestershire

    Housing Minister annouces multi-million pound deal to ensure a 4,000-home development will get started within the next month.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government response to the residential property management services: market study report

    Brandon Lewis responds to the market study into residential property management services carried out by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Better homes and bungalows for Britain's older people

    Older people should be given a greater choice where to live during their retirement under plans outlined today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Housing update, March 2015

    Update on some of the recent actions that the coalition government is undertaking on housing.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government