UK Armed Forces Veterans, care givers and abuse victims given social housing exemption

Further support to house UK Armed Forces Veterans in housing need. Domestic abuse victims and care leavers under 25 to be exempt from any ‘local connection’ requirements. Government has pledged the biggest boost to affordable and social housing in a generation. All UK Armed Forces Veterans will be exempt from rules which require a connection … Continue reading UK Armed Forces Veterans, care givers and abuse victims given social housing exemption →

Social Housing Tenants given new rights

Social housing tenants will be able to access the information they need to hold their landlords to account and drive up the quality of homes and services they provide. A consultation on new rules, will allow social housing tenants or a representative, such as a lawyer, to request information for free about the … Continue reading Social Housing Tenants given new rights →

Rent cap on social housing to protect millions of tenants from rising cost of living

Under the proposals being consulted on, a cap on social housing rent increases would be put in place for the coming financial year, with options at 3%, 5% and 7% being considered. Social rent cap proposed to support tenants with cost of livingMove could save households £300 per year and provide financial stability for 4 … Continue reading Rent cap on social housing to protect millions of tenants from rising cost of living →