NHF responds to Queen’s Speech

May 27, 2015

The National Housing Federation responds to the Queen’s Speech

Henry Gregg, Assistant Director of Campaigns & Communications at the National Housing Federation response:

“We are pleased to see a Housing Bill front and centre of the Queen’s Speech and to see the Government committed to getting more homes built.

“Plans to identify and free up brownfield land, the Right to Build and Starter Homes are all moves in the right direction and will contribute to resolving the huge housing shortage we have. But we need to ensure these new homes are built where people need them and available at a price people can afford. However, the proposed Right to Buy extension and welfare reforms put these plans at risk.

“The cities devolution bill has the potential to bring an end to the housing crisis in all its different forms, grow local economies and regenerate communities. Housing associations stand ready to engage with local leaders to help create communities where people want to live and work.

“Housing associations are ambitious about building the homes this country needs, particularly affordable housing. We look forward to working with Government to ensure housing associations are given the tools to deliver on their ambition and build the homes this country desperately needs.”

Further details:  http://www.housing.org.uk/media/press-releases/response-to-the-queens-speech/

Allen Walkey

Highly experienced businessman with a successful career in property sales and investment both in the UK and abroad. Now a freelance writer and blogger for the property and Investment Industry, keeping readers up-to-date with changes and events in a rapidly changing world.

You May Also Enjoy

Breaking News

Zoopla House Price Index Reaction

The latest index from Zoopla shows that: – First-time buyers are targeting homes worth £10,000 more than a year ago, with average prices up 4.3% to £254,750 – nearly 3x the rate of UK house price growth There are 6% fewer first time buyers in the market than this time last year, but those that…
Read More →
Breaking News

First-time buyers target homes worth £10,000 more

Housing market activity is holding up in the face of uncertainty, though with fewer buyers than a year ago the outlook remains finely balanced.   First-time buyers are targeting homes worth £10,000 more than a year ago, with average prices up 4.3% to £254,750 — nearly 3x the rate of UK house price growth There…
Read More →
Home and Living

The garden upgrades that can add the most value

The garden upgrades that can add almost £9K to your home’s value this summer   With summer traditionally one of the busiest periods for the property market, new research from Yopa reveals that adding a garden room or home office could boost the value of the average UK home by almost £9,000 after costs, making it…
Read More →
Breaking News

Property values climb in Q1

The latest Property Market Index Review by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that the property market lost momentum during the first quarter of 2026, with house prices showing signs of recovery following the previous quarter’s fall.   The Benham and Reeves Market Index Review The Benham and Reeves Property Market Index…
Read More →
Breaking News

Propertymark backs move to commonhold

Propertymark has welcomed proposals from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to phase out the sale of new leasehold flats in England and Wales, while warning that the transition to commonhold must be carefully managed to avoid market disruption and consumer confusion. Responding to the UK Government’s consultation on “Moving to commonhold: banning…
Read More →
Letting Agent Talk

Phasing out leasehold flats is the right thing to do

Propertymark has welcomed UK Government proposals to ban the sale of new leasehold flats and replace them with a commonhold system designed to give homeowners greater control over their properties. Responding to a consultation launched by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Propertymark said the reforms could help tackle many of the long-standing…
Read More →