Andy Burnham vows to bring ‘hope’ back to the housing market
Summary
The Prime Minister has set out a housing-focused agenda centred on improving access to home ownership, increasing council housing, and tightening action on poor-quality rented homes. He also signalled forthcoming estate agency regulation and promised leasehold reform legislation before Christmas.
Why it matters
The proposals point to a more interventionist policy environment affecting sales, lettings, leasehold, and local authority enforcement. Residential property surveyors may see increased demand for condition-related assessments, compliance advice, and work linked to regulatory change.
Key points
- Your First Home scheme is intended to reduce deposits for first-time buyers.
- Councils may be given stronger powers over empty homes and the worst-quality rented homes.
- The Government plans to bring in estate agency regulation.
- Leasehold reform legislation is promised before Christmas.
- The Government also intends to support more council house building and reform Right to Buy.
Organisations:
Labour Party, BBC News, The Negotiator
Regulations:
Right to Buy, leasehold reform
Locations:
Britain
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