The growth in short-term lettings in England
This paper examines the growth in short-term lettings and measures to strengthen regulation of the sector in England. It provides a brief overview of the regulatory approaches in other countries.
This short House of Commons Library briefing paper considers the early impact of the vote to leave the European Union on the UK housing market and house building industry.
Brexit: implications for the housing market and construction industry (152 KB , PDF)
The UK voted to leave the European Union in a referendum on the 23 June 2016. This decision will have an impact on a wide range of policy areas and industries, including the house building industry.
This Library briefing paper summarises very early indications of the impact of the vote on the UK housing market and house buiding industry. The topics covered include:
The social housing sector has identified an opportunity arising out of the Brexit vote to press for the development of more housing at sub-market rents. The NHF has put an offer to the Government setting out the sector’s readiness to build “through the uncertain times following the vote to leave the EU” and has requested flexibility to invest in a variety of tenures.
The sector is hopeful that the Autumn Statement 2016 will deliver on some of the funding flexibilities requested.
Brexit: implications for the housing market and construction industry (152 KB , PDF)
This paper examines the growth in short-term lettings and measures to strengthen regulation of the sector in England. It provides a brief overview of the regulatory approaches in other countries.
Information about water and sewerage services for proposed and new housing developments, covering planning permission, regulations for new builds and options for drainage connections, as well as sources of help for constituents.
Find out about new fire safety rules for blocks of flats in England, who is responsible and how to report concerns.