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Emma Younger

Enabling residents to build their own homes

by Emma Younger

In 2015, Fareham Borough Council recognised the newly introduced self and custom-build legislation as an exciting opportunity to diversify local housing and promote home ownership and were eager to integrate these housing options into the community.

Categories comment Tags housing, right to buy

£6 billion in Right to Buy discounts ‘threaten scheme’

by The Editorial Team

Almost £6 billion has been given out in discounts through the Right to Buy scheme since the size of the discount was increased in 2012, leaving councils in England struggling to rebuild homes as quickly as they are being sold.

Categories news Tags housing, right to buy

Right to buy makes it harder to find homes

by Councillor Marianne Overton MBE

I have been greatly concerned about the recent announcement to extend the Right to Buy scheme to social housing providers.

Categories group leaders Tags housing, right to buy

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