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New reforms to bring more long-term empty homes back into use
The changes will bring more long-term empty homes back into use, helping ensure that existing housing stock is used more effectively.
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New first-time buyer scheme to be confirmed at Budget
The new scheme called Your First Home will support first-time buyers.
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Boarded-up high streets brought back to life with £210m boost
Delivers on the Prime Minister’s promise to put power back in local hands and bring good growth to every postcode.
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Councils’ high-cost services to be transformed through £91m fund
Temporary accommodation, adult social care and other expensive services will be improved and made more efficient across 14 councils
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Local leaders handed powers to drive investment in communities
Mayors and local leaders will be given new powers with a levy on overnight stays as part of a devolution drive to shift power out of Westminster.
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Stronger protections and greater confidence for renters
All landlords must sign up to new, simple ‘Register your rental property’ service as it rolls out across the country.
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