Shelter’s comment on DCLG leasehold consultation
Shelter’s comment on DCLG leasehold consultation (25.07.2017)
Anne Baxendale, Shelter’s director of communicaitons, policy and campaigns, said:
“Our housebuilding system is failing families all over the country, many of whom are being stuck with ever increasing charges on expensive, and often second-rate, new homes.
“While the leasehold system can help make sure new homes are properly serviced, it’s clear it has been massively abused by developers who are using this to get something for nothing. Ground rent charges should be transparent and fair, and it’s vital that families hit by unjust charges are compensated.
“It’s good to see the government upholding commitments from their Housing White Paper, but it’s also important to remember this is only one small piece of the puzzle when it comes to our broken housing system. The only way we can put an end to this miserable housing crisis is for the government to get behind a different way of building homes, which puts the needs of families and communities first.”
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