The new housing policy — a critique

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This paper considers whether the Housing Act 1988 and other recent housing measures will succeed in their aims. The 1988 Act is necessary for the revival of private renting and the diversification of choice for low income tenants. But it is unlikely to be sufficient; too many reforms are needed for one Bill. Substantial transfers from council tenure are unlikely until local authority housing finance is reformed by the next housing Act. A long‐term replacement for BES will be needed. Artificial land shortages will continue to hamper the solution of housing problems. Housing associations are inadequate alternatives to local authorities because of their small scale finance structure and public sector ethos. Present arrangements for subsidy and transfers may ensure a housing association monopoly in low rent housing. Suggestions are made for encouraging genuine competition in this sector.

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