General Discussion
Yes we are still awaiting the result of the NW Secmaton Lane Draft Development Framework Consultation and whilst the planners could cock a snoop should they so wish to any and all of the suggestions we have made about it, they cannot cock a snoop to recent changes in central government planning and housing policies that will impact on it. Out for consultation at the same time as the NW ...
The government has set itself a target of 1million new homes by 2020 and is looking at having around about 20% of them (that's 200,000) as Starter Homes sold at 20% off market value to young first time buyers. Another 135,000 new homes will be the brand new Help to Buy: Shared Ownership. Many of the restrictions on shared ownership – who can buy them, who can build them and who they can ...
In his spending review speech on Weds, George Osborne said that unused commercial land would be used for Starter Homes. Does commercial land mean land designated for employment? 'Cos if so I'd just like to point out that Dawlish hasn't got all that good a track record for having its designated employment land being used for er........employment. Also, remember, that in the Teignbridge Local ...
“......the government continues to bury its head in the sand over affordability nationwide. Alongside a supply increase it is crucial to ensure a mix of tenures, including low cost rent. In many parts of the country, Starter Homes and mortgages will remain out of reach of those on low incomes and working benefits........” From: Inside Housing editorial “Owning The Future” 27.11.15
"If you are buying a house to become a home however, there is never a better time than the day you find the right property (to buy or to rent) at the right price." Provided you have a big enough deposit and can also get a mortgage?
George Osborne came out with quite a few things concerning housing in his Autumn Statement on Wednesday, one of which concerned Buy to Let landlords. Wef April 1st 2016 they will face a 3% stamp duty surcharge on any properties they buy. My immediate thought when I heard that was - "and I wonder how much of a rush to buy property by BtL landlords will there be between now and 1.4.16 and, if ...
Right now it's staff they can no longer afford to employ http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Jobs-fear-staff-Exeter-based-housing-association/story-28233899-detail/story.html how long before it is housing they can no longer afford to provide?
Click on this link http://gis.teignbridge.gov.uk/TeignbridgePlanningOnline/Results.aspx?Type=Application&Refval=15/02468/MAJ&MN=Y then on associated documents and you'll find what was minuted about this application at the last town council planning meeting.
Just noticed the sold sign in the window. Now await a planning application to see what the purchaser wishes to turn it into.
Strongly suggest to those looking for 'affordable' housing (affordable = sub market rental and shared ownership) on the new housing estates scheduled to be be built in Dawlish that you get your skates on. The future for affordable (in the way I have defined it above) does not look good. Here is the affordable provision on phase one of the Redrow Development. I do not know which housing ...
