Remove restrictions on Right to Buy in rural areas
I want the Government to remove all restrictions that stop tenants in rural areas from using Right to Buy. This includes amending section 157 of the Housing Act 1985 to remove the ability to restrict Right to Buy in rural areas.
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Remove restrictions on Right to Buy in rural areas
I want the Government to remove all restrictions that stop tenants in rural areas from using Right to Buy. This includes amending section 157 of the Housing Act 1985 to remove the ability to restrict Right to Buy in rural areas.
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Require local councils to accept shared ownership purchase of their properties
Allow anyone living in a council house who has the right to buy their home to be able to buy their home at the full market value (without the right to buy discount) as part of a shared ownership scheme through the council. All income from the scheme should be ring fenced to build more council homes.
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We ask the Government to introduce legislation preventing sitting MPs from being residential landlords. We believe MPs who profit from rental income are in a conflict of interest when voting on housing, rent, and tenant legislation, which may undermine public trust and fair representation.
Ban family houses from being converted into Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs)
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