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035 _a(Sirsi) u109905
100 _aLevi, M
245 _aNo, minister
260 _c2000
490 _aHousing
_v November 2000, 20-21(2)
520 _aArgues 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.
590 _aABS
650 _aRENT REFORM
650 _aLOCAL AUTHORITY RENTS
650 _aHOUSING ASSOCIATION RENTS
690 _aAffordable housing
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