Thatcher redux
Series: Building ; 267(8258) 8 November 2002, 52(1)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: Comments on government suggestion to restrict or suspend council tenants right-to-buy in areas of housing stress. Criticisms of the scheme include that it depletes the housing stock and has been open to abuse. However it is popular with the tenants who have the possibility of becoming homeowners. Argues that a possible solution to these problems is to build on existing entitlements of right to acquire and voluntary purchasing scheme.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS66259 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 120727-1001 |
Comments on government suggestion to restrict or suspend council tenants right-to-buy in areas of housing stress. Criticisms of the scheme include that it depletes the housing stock and has been open to abuse. However it is popular with the tenants who have the possibility of becoming homeowners. Argues that a possible solution to these problems is to build on existing entitlements of right to acquire and voluntary purchasing scheme.