We are only nine steps away from ending the housing crisis in the UK for all time.
Can you help with advancing these nine demands? We need your expertise and knowledge on how to expand these nine points.
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They must consult local communities and families in the area about the strategy.
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Past reforms to planning has not been enough.
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There must be an increase in the number of council rented homes in line with the ever-rising housing need.
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Local Councils should be able to accordingly reduce or abolish discounts, or completely suspend RTB altogether.
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The balance should shift from earned income to unearned growth in land/asset value. The regressive council tax should be abolished.
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This must cover basic health and safety, as well as affordable warmth. All rented homes must meet this standard as a pre-condition for letting.
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The regulation must be used where an agreement cannot be reached between landlords and tenants/tenant organisations.
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This should include a housing benefit assessment based on rents determined by the aforementioned national body.
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The advice centre should be based online, as well as having local outlets on community High Streets to provide face-to-face help for those who cannot access the Internet.