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Budget tax hike makes Scotland the most expensive part of the UK to be a landlord
Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government Shona Robison, MSP, announced a Budget which, she said would deliver on the priorities of the people of Scotland despite persistent financial pressures. However, her measures do little to address the ongoing housing crisis, and a decision to increase the Additional Dwelling Supplement will discourage new landlords from entering the sector.
Inquiry launched into the UK Government’s handling of rough sleeping.
The Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee's inquiry aims to investigate the underlying causes of rough sleeping, its recent escalation, and potential solutions in England. The Inquiry will focus on evaluating previous governmental and local authority strategies to assess their effectiveness is the focus of the Inquiry, which commenced with an evidence session on 12 November 2024, featuring testimonies from Lord John Bird, co-founder of The Big Issue, and representatives from councils and homeless charities.
Propertymark influences leading UK Government taskforce
The Older People’s Housing Taskforce has published a final report which includes many recommendations made by Propertymark. We met with the taskforce chair, Professor Julienne Meyer, and responded to the consultation, with proposals to enhance the choice, quality and security of housing for senior citizens.
