Research Briefing
What is affordable housing?
This briefing explains how affordable housing is defined and looks at trends in housing affordability and the supply of affordable housing.
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Debate Pack
General debate on building safety and social housing, to mark six years since the Grenfell Tower tragedy
Information for a debate on 6 July 2023 on building safety and social housing to mark six years since the Grenfell Tower fire.
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Research Briefing
Disabled facilities grants for home adaptations
An overview of disabled facilities grants (DFGs) for home adaptations in England with details of comparable systems in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
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Research Briefing
Social Housing Reform in England: What Next?
This briefing outlines the measures set out in the Government’s social housing white paper, stakeholder reaction and the next steps for social housing reform.
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Research Briefing
The end of ‘no fault’ section 21 evictions
This paper covers background on the Government's commitment to abolish section 21 evictions prior to introducing the Renters (Reform) Bill 2022-23.
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Research Briefing
Social Housing (Regulation) Bill [HL] 2022-23: Progress of the Bill
This briefing provides an overview of the Social Housing (Regulation) Bill and summarises its passage through Parliament prior to Report stage in the House of Commons, which is scheduled for 1 March 2023.
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Research Briefing
Housing conditions in the private rented sector (England)
This briefing covers private rented sector housing conditions. It explains the legislative framework, identifies key issues and outlines proposals for reform.
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Research Briefing
“Common law marriage” and cohabitation
This Commons Library briefing paper provides general information about the number of cohabiting couples, how the law applies to them, the Law Commission’s proposals for reform and other calls for reform
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Debate Pack
Impact of new developments on Green Belt land
A debate on the impact of new developments on Green Belt land has been scheduled for Westminster Hall for Wednesday 12 October 2022. The debate will be opened by Taiwo Owatemi MP.
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Debate Pack
The future of coastal communities
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on 'The Future of coastal communities' on Thursday 8th September at 3:10pm. This debate will be led by Sally-Ann Hart MP.
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Research Briefing
Tenancy deposit schemes
This briefing paper explains the duty on private landlords to protect tenants’ deposits. It discusses ongoing issues with tenancy deposit protection and proposed reforms in England.
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Research Briefing
Improving the home buying and selling process in England
This paper provides an overview of the home buying and selling process in England, stakeholder concerns, and Government proposals to improve the process. It also outlines the conveyancing process in Scotland.
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Research Briefing
Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill 2021-22
This briefing explains the background to the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill 2021-22, the Bill’s main provisions and its progress through Parliament to date.
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Debate Pack
Second homes and holiday-lets in rural communities
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled on Thursday 6 January 2022 at 1:30pm. The debate was selected by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Tim Farron MP.
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Research Briefing
Shared ownership (England): the fourth tenure?
This paper explains how shared ownership housing operates in England and examines the key barriers to extending shared ownership.
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