No, minister
Series: Housing ; November 2000, 20-21(2)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: Argues that rent reform proposals could threaten plans for regeneration and improved housing services, especially as the government proposes that rents should be set according to regional averages. This disregards local markets and the variations that can occur in very small areas and would cause rents to rise in already expensive areas and become too low in some areas to be financially viable for social landlords. The author suggests the alternative of a refined Housing Corporation rent-influencing regime, with ranges set for particular property types and areas, based on local market conditions and taking into account quality and location.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS3315 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 109905-1001 |
Argues that rent reform proposals could threaten plans for regeneration and improved housing services, especially as the government proposes that rents should be set according to regional averages. This disregards local markets and the variations that can occur in very small areas and would cause rents to rise in already expensive areas and become too low in some areas to be financially viable for social landlords. The author suggests the alternative of a refined Housing Corporation rent-influencing regime, with ranges set for particular property types and areas, based on local market conditions and taking into account quality and location.