The Housing Forum has today published a new report into ways to reform the Right to Buy system has called for a reduction in the discounts available for council tenants buying their own home, after finding that homes in weaker markets have been sold for as little as £15,000.
The report also calls for an end of the Right to Buy on newbuild homes, and the introduction of a ‘Buyers’ Charter’ to prevent apparent unfairness in and abuse of the system.
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The Housing Forum welcomes the long-awaited technical guidance on second staircases in tall buildings. The consultation on this guidance was released in December 2022, and the delay in publishing the response and technical guidance has led to uncertainty across the housing sector. We have been aware of many sites that have stalled because of the lack of information around what exactly is required (such as the maximum distance permitted between flat entrances and the staircases) . We raised these concerns previously on behalf of our members across the housing sector.
Baxi Heating, PPS CHP Plant Room
What our members say
‘We believe that The Housing Forum’s Manifesto of ‘a quality home for all’ has never been more true. An important aspect of this includes safe, efficient, affordable heat for all. Baxi Heating has joined The Housing Forum to share ideas and best practice to help meet this manifesto. We’d like to share and collaborate with the other member organisations to help The Housing Forum realise this aim’
Baxi Heating
British Gypsum, Newham, Installation of Gyproc Habito
What our members say
‘We joined The Housing Forum to collaborate with other members who are looking to improve the quality of the homes they provide and share experiences of how this can be achieved. We want to challenge existing thinking and practices in the industry about what better really means and could look like.’
British Gypsum
Featured image: Bristol City Council, Suffolk Close
What our members say
‘We believe our involvement with the Forum will help provide an opportunity to share information and exchange views with a network of leading professionals. We are particularly looking to capitalise on the greater flexibilities available for councils to build again, and in doing so, explore innovative ways to build the homes our citizens need both now and in the future.’
Bristol City Council
Image: Switch2, Plant Room
What our members say
‘As specialists in energy saving and cost and carbon reduction solutions for the district heating and community heating market, Switch2 appreciates the opportunity to engage with cross-sector housing professionals and to have an opportunity to share best practice and our experience and expertise.’
Switch2
Featured image: Network Homes, Kilburn Quarter
What our members say
‘To join in the conversation with the 150 + established Housing Forum members and to take an active role in the forums which share best practice and address the challenges of the housing sector’
Sovereign Network Group
Metropolitan Thames Valley, RAF Brampton
What our members say
‘MTVH joined the Housing Forum to connect with cross-sector leaders from across the housing supply chain, keep ahead of the curve with industry-leading insights and take advantage of opportunities to influence policy and best practice.’
Metropolitan Thames Valley
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