Friday, 6 November 2015

Association Tells 150 Tenants 'To Buy Share Or Leave'

An east London housing association has told more than 150 tenants to buy a share of their home or leave, as it moves to rationalise its stock. East Thames has come under political pressure over its decision to convert its Intermediate Market Rent (IMR) and Rent Now Buy Later (RNBL) stock to shared ownership. The 15,000-home landlord said it has decided to “streamline” its stock – moving to only affordable and social rent and shared ownership, cross-subsidised through private sale. It said this is necessary to cut costs as a result of the 1% rent cut. It will convert IMR and RNBL homes to shared ownership, offering residents a chance to buy a share. Read more on Inside Housing.

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