The Government

Government policies and initiatives that affect housing affordability and availability across the UK. Articles cover housing benefit changes, first-time buyer schemes, and planning regulations.

Building Affordable Homes on Brown Field Sites

How developers are turning unused land into affordable homes to help first-time buyers get on the property ladder.

Government's First Time Buyers Initiative

Key workers can get help buying their first home through the government's initiative, which covers part of the property cost.

How Is Government Improving the Housing Situation?

The Government is using first-time buyer schemes like Shared Ownership and Social HomeBuy to help people afford homes as UK house prices continue to climb.

Possession Orders

UK courts issue possession orders to help landlords and lenders reclaim properties from tenants or borrowers who won't leave or cause nuisance.

The Affordable Housing Document

House prices are at record highs, making it nearly impossible for average earners to get on the property ladder in Britain.

What Cuts Are the Government Making to Housing Benefit?

The government is cutting housing benefit to reduce spending, which could force thousands of low-income renters to move or downsize.