Monday, Feb 19, 2007
Tories criticse Nu Labour's right to buy assistance
Firstrung: Labour's 'Right to Buy' cuts kick first time buyers off the housing ladder
Shadow Housing Minister Michael Gove has warned that Labour's rhetoric on expanding home ownership does not match the reality of Government policies.While Communities Secretary Ruth Kelly has proposed changes to help more council house and housing association tenants take a step onto the housing ladder, Government cash curbs and other initiatives have actually made it harder for people to realise the dream of home ownership, he said.
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1. Sam said...
Rather than looking at asking prices, I think a better option would be to study the price something was advertised for and how much is finally sold for.
Also this would be a good measure to see how honest the estate agents are with their valuations. -- but doubt that's gonna happen.
2. Cstanhope707 said...
Whilst I have no issue with the concept of "Right To Buy" it should be at market rate why should someone who has had there housing subsidised by the Taxpayer get to purchase the property at a fraction of Market value. Alternatively if they get it for this price then there should be a WIndfall Tax for these people.
It is certainly true that Labour has done nothing the real solution but no-one seems to want to do it ios to totally reform the stupid out-dated method of buying houses, how about making Gazumping illegal for a start......