Housing Bill: The Controversial Legislation Explained

The Housing and Planning Bill is approaching its final stage in parliament before passing into law. But the wide-ranging legislation, touted as the most significant reform to the housing system for a generation, is hugely controversial. The government says its bill is a necessary shake-up of housing, which will cut spending and boost house-building and home ownership. Here are explanations of the most controversial elements of the Housing Bill.

·         Pay to stay

·         Right to rent

·         Starter homes

·         Ending lifetime tenancies

·         Right to buy and housing associations

·         Selling valuable council houses

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