The PM will announce £2bn to build new homes in England, in an attempt to remove the ‘stigma’ of social housing.
Under the plan, housing association, councils and other organisations will be able to bid for money to spend on new projects, starting from 2022.
Read the full story here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-45569453
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If you are a tenant and need housing advice, you will know how expensive it can be. Sometimes if you are lucky enough to find an agency that will offer the advice, the level of support can often be weak. It can leave you feeling isolated, it can result in many tenants living in unsuitable accommodation, or having to put up with Landlords who have little respect for the law. There are agencies available you can go to, such as Shelter or the CAB, but they have restrictions on their own funding and you may find they are unable to offer you the free advice and support you need. Some law firms do offer pro-bono advice, which basically means free advice, but they are rare. Housing law is complex, the law changes often, so what can you do if you have a problem and you cannot afford a solicitor? The first thing to do is check with the agencies mentioned above, if they cannot offer you the advice and support you need then phone Newbold Solicitors. We will offer 10 minutes free advice and there are many payment options that may help you, such as NO WIN NO FEE or our deferred payment scheme. Our website lists the various payment options available to you. All is not lost, you can defend claims and you can bring claims against landlords without paying an upfront fee.
Housing benefits have not been increased in line with local rents since April 2013 and they remain frozen until April 2020, which campaigners say has left many people stuck in 'desperate' situations
The government is now being called upon to review the policy and end the freeze immediately.
Read the full story here: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/lowincome-tenants-face-heat-eat-or-pay-rent-choices-a8512486.html
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Letting Agents and property Managers are required to be members of an authorised redress scheme (Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act), There are only two approved schemes from 6 August 2018, they are: 'Property Ombudsman and the Property Redress Scheme'. If you want details of the schemes, then please call our housing team.
If your property has been compulsory purchased, the amount of compensation you can receive is a maximum of only £63,000 and a minimum of £6,300.00. If you are facing having your property compulsory purchased, then please speak to one of our experts.