The government must free up local authorities to take
more decisions on how and where housing can be delivered, a new report says.
Independent think tank Localis argues only by affording local authorities
greater flexibility around finance and land can the government hope to achieve
the million new homes target by 2020. The report ‘makes a series of
recommendations to drive a ‘new surge’ in housebuilding, including;
·
HRA debt cap is lifted to better reflect local
authorities’ ability to service debt.
·
Right to Buy receipts are fully retained
locally, for local authorities to invest in replacing disposed stock.
·
Combined authorities are devolved powers to
freeze land values as part of their Mayoral Development Corporation.
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