Housing
Britain has a Housing Crisis
Reform UK will ensure that people can own their own home by unleashing housebuilding across the country and cutting immigration.
CRITICAL REFORMS NEEDED IN THE FIRST 100 DAYS:
Review the Planning System
Fast-track planning and tax incentives for
development of brownfield sites. ‘Loose fit planning’
policy for large residential developments with pre-
approved guidelines and developer requirements.
Reform Social Housing Law
Prioritise local people and those who have paid into the system. Foreign nationals must go to the back of the queue. Not the front.
Scrap section 24 for Landlords
The tax system should encourage smaller landlords into the rental markets. Not penalise them. We will restore landlords’ rights to deduct finance costs and mortgage interest from tax on rental income.
Abolish the Renters’ (Reform) Bill
Existing legislation was inadequate to address bad
practices. Instead, we will boost the monitoring,
appeals and enforcement process for renters with
grievances.
THEREAFTER
Protection for Leaseholders
All potential charges for leasehold or freehold
residents must be clearly stated and consented
to. Enforce Section 106 agreements. Ensure it is
cheaper and easier to extend leases to 990 years
and buy freeholds.
Incentivise Use of New Construction
Technology
We will incentivise innovation to speed up building:
modular construction, digital technology and
building sites that improve efficiency and cut waste.