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<p>Expand social house building, scrap right to buy, launch a big retro-fitting project and regulate private renting. Caroline Lucas sets out the Green Party’s housing plans.
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<p class="feature_date">04 September 2023</p>
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<p>The House of Lords has created a world of uncertainty in ruling that it is not unlawful to classify people ‘homeless at home’, says James Stark.
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<p>If you’re suffering from a fatal illness, better make sure it’s debilitating if you want to remain in the UK.
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<p class="feature_date">04 September 2023</p>
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<p>A Court of Appeal ruling that housing associations can be considered public bodies could drive down evictions and expose them to scrutiny, says Chris Morris.
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<p class="feature_date">04 September 2023</p>
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<p>Government‘s move to an asset-based welfare policy depends on continuously rising house prices. Whoops, says Matthew Watson.
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<p class="feature_date">04 September 2023</p>
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<p>If the HRA is to be dismantled, some serious compromises will be needed.
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<p class="feature_date">04 September 2023</p>
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<p>Penny Anderson fears that the entrance of ‘Mclandlords’ into the private renting market could be bad news for tenants.
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<p>Could institutional investors succeed where HMO licensing has failed?
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<p class="feature_date">03 September 2023</p>
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<p>Forget the stereotypes, we’re all vunerable to homelessness, says Rowan Williams. Particularly in a recession.
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<p class="feature_date">03 September 2023</p>
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<p>Councils will need to move fast if they are to regain their role as providers of housing, says Jeremy Beecham.
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<p class="feature_date">03 September 2023</p>
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<p>The National Trust is not against building new homes on its land, as long as the developments are appropriate, says Peter Nixon.
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<p class="feature_date">18 June 2023</p>
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<p>Yes, too many MPs have behaved unethically, says former housing minister David Curry. But some do need two bases – unless we only want to be represented by people of independent wealth.
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<p>Jon Fitzmaurice started his career in small community-driven projects. Three decades on, he argues, the need for them is greater than ever.
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<p class="feature_date">18 June 2023</p>
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<p>Housing associations’ responsibility doesn’t end when new homes are built. They must also look after the public spaces, says Kevin McCloud
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