Hunt on for urban bleak spots
Series: Estates Gazette ; (0111) 17 March 2001, 165(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Considers the fiscal initiatives introduced by the Chancellor in the 2001 Budget designed to rejuvenate certain inner city areas. These include: 0% stamp duty on all property transactions; a reduction in VAT to 5% for conversions to residential use; 150% tax relief for cleaning up contaminated land; 100% capital allowances for the conversion into flats of areas above shops. Discusses these measures and their likely impact. Suggests many issues need to be clarified - the exact nature and location of the government's designated deprived zones, for instance - before regeneration activities can commence. Includes tables detailing deprivation criteria and the top ten deprived zones in Britain.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS63771 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 111600-1001 |
Considers the fiscal initiatives introduced by the Chancellor in the 2001 Budget designed to rejuvenate certain inner city areas. These include: 0% stamp duty on all property transactions; a reduction in VAT to 5% for conversions to residential use; 150% tax relief for cleaning up contaminated land; 100% capital allowances for the conversion into flats of areas above shops. Discusses these measures and their likely impact. Suggests many issues need to be clarified - the exact nature and location of the government's designated deprived zones, for instance - before regeneration activities can commence. Includes tables detailing deprivation criteria and the top ten deprived zones in Britain.