Why 'decent homes' simply isn't good enough
Posted 01.10.24
Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH): Further reading
How did we end up with such a poorly resourced, fragmented and reactive system of rules around housing quality?
Unlike when you buy a car, there is no single comprehensive MOT for homes which would provide assurance to prospective tenants, buyers, landlords and developers that a newly built home is safe or even of a good standard.
This article by Dr Rosalie Callway (Policy and Project Manager at Town & Country Planning Association) looks at the current system and why it needs comprehensive reform.
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