Welfare Reform on the Web (November 2003): Social Housing - UK

FROM A LEGAL ANGLE

M. Auchinloss and R. Tetlow

Axis, Sept./Oct 2003, p.20-21

Article offers an overview of the evolving legal framework governing affordable housing development.

PLAYING CATCH-UP

M. Smulian

Axis, Sept./Oct 2003, p.8

Loans available under the Starter Homes Initiative for key workers proved too small to help recipients onto the property ladder due to spiralling house prices. Now the scheme is to be re-launched with larger loans offered to fewer people.

TEACHERS TO GET £100,00 LOANS TO BUY NEW HOMES IN CAPITAL

S. Cassidy

The Independent, 22nd October 2003, p.9

Some teachers are to receive loans of up to £100,000 to help them buy family homes in London and stop the haemorrhage of experienced staff from the capital's schools. The "golden handcuffs" scheme will be directed at "school leaders of the future" who would otherwise have to move out of London. The scheme is part of a £5bn package of housing assistance for public sector workers announced yesterday by John Prescott, the Deputy Prime Minister.