Housing in Wales
Author: Robert Smith
Publisher:
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 248
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Renting Homes in Wales
Author: Great Britain: Law Commission
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Published: 2013-04-09
Total Pages: 50
ISBN-13: 9780101857826
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe report Renting Homes in Wales (Cm. 8578) updates the recommendations of the 2006 Law Commission report Renting Homes: The Final Report, for the purpose of an introduction of a bill by the Welsh Government. At the core of the recommendations is the creation of a simplified statutory framework which: (i) Reduces the number of available forms of rental occupation of residential property to two: the secure contract; and the standard contract. (ii) Provides model contracts which set out the basis on which occupiers occupy rented housing in clear terms. Whilst the Renting Homes recommendations were designed as far as possible to maintain the current balance of rights and responsibilities between landlords and occupiers, the development of the proposals inevitably involved some modifications to the status quo. This review highlights the most significant of these modifications and where these have proved controve
The Welsh Way
Author: Dan Evans
Publisher: Parthian Books
Published: 2021-09-01
Total Pages: 264
ISBN-13: 1914595041
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book argues for a new Welsh Way, one that is truly radical and transformational. A call for a political engagement that will create real opportunity for change. Neoliberalism has firmly taken hold in Wales. The 'clear red water' is darkening. The wounds of poverty, inequality, and disengagement, far from being healed, have worsened. Child poverty has reached epidemic levels: the worst in the UK. Educational attainment remains stubbornly low, particularly in deprived communities. Prison population rates are among the highest in Europe. Unemployment remains stubbornly high. House prices are rising, with the private rented sector lining the pockets of an ever-increasing number of private landlords. Minority groups are consistently marginalised. All this is not to mention the devastatingly disproportionate impact of the coronavirus pandemic on working class communities. The Welsh Way interrogates neoliberalism's grasp on Welsh life. It challenges the lazy claims about the 'successes' of devolution, fabricated by Welsh politicians and regurgitated within a tepid, attenuated public sphere. These wide-ranging essays examine the manifold ways in which neoliberalism now permeates all areas of Welsh culture, politics and society. They also look to a wider world, to the global trends and tendencies that have given shape to Welsh life today. Together, they encourage us to imagine, and demand, another Welsh future.
Principles of Property Law
Author: Alison Clarke
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2020-06-11
Total Pages: 751
ISBN-13: 1107090539
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPrinciples of Property Law offers a critical and contextual analysis of fundamental property law, providing students with the tools to enable them to make sense of English land law rules in the context of real world applications. This new book adopts a contextual approach, placing the core elements of a qualifying law degree property and land law course in the context of general principles and practices as they have developed in the UK and other jurisdictions in response to a changing societal relationship with a variety of factors. Also drawing on concepts of property developed by political theorists, economists and environmentalists, Principles of Property Law gives students a clear understanding of how property law works, why it matters and how the theory connects with the real world. Suitable for undergraduates studying property and land law in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as postgraduate students seeking an accessible analysis.
Understanding Housing Policy
Author: Brian Lund
Publisher: Policy Press
Published: 2017-04-26
Total Pages: 368
ISBN-13: 1447330439
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhat are the major housing problems in contemporary Britain, and how effective are the policies designed to tackle them? Since the second edition of Understanding Housing Policy was published in 2011, political and financial circumstances have transformed the answers to these questions. In this fully updated third edition, Brian Lund both explores how these policies developed and were implemented under the UK Coalition Government and looks ahead to the possible revisions under the new Conservative Government. Integrating the previous edition with new discussions of such subjects as the austerity agenda following the credit crunch, the impact of the Coalition Government's housing policies, and new policy ideas, Lund offers keen insight into the pervasive impact of need, demand, and supply as applied to the housing market and austerity policies.
Property Asset Management
Author: Douglas Scarrett
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2018-05-01
Total Pages: 470
ISBN-13: 1317242548
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProperty asset management requires both day-to-day oversight of rental properties and an ability to maximize the potential of the portfolio through forward thinking and practical planning. Successful property managers must be flexible and proactive whilst maintaining a robust knowledge of technical, financial and legal aspects of the leasing system. Property Asset Management is a practical guide to the key principles of successful property management, perfect for both student and practitioner alike. In this book, Douglas Scarrett and Jan Wilcox demonstrate how to successfully manage properties for the varying needs of clients ranging from individual property owners to large international commercial ventures. As well as the basic theory, Property Asset Management discusses the process of active management, the strategic objectives, performance measurement, and the key financial and operational information needed for high quality and comprehensive reporting to clients. This fourth edition has new chapters on corporate real estate and financial management, and has been extensively rewritten to incorporate recent developments in property management. Software screenshots are used to illustrate salient points and readers are provided with a thorough overview of the latest legal aspects of land ownership and tenancy arrangements. With everything you need for successful property asset management, this book both caters for the needs of RICS accredited and business courses and serves as a handy guide for everyday practice.
Conveyancing Handbook
Author: Frances Silverman
Publisher: The Law Society
Published: 2020-10-31
Total Pages: 1747
ISBN-13: 1784461695
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Conveyancing Handbook has been a trusted first port of call for thousands of practitioners for over 27 years. This year's edition has been extensively updated to include the latest guidance on good practice in residential conveyancing, and is a crucial resource for answering queries arising from day-to-day property transactions.The 27th edition includes new and updated guidance on: SRA regulatory changes money laundering reforms the Conveyancing Protocol and Code for Completion HM Land Registry and electronic signatures SDLT and VAT.Throughout the book reference is made at appropriate points to the SRA Standards and Regulations, Law Society Conveyancing Protocol, Standard Conditions of Sale and Law Society Code for Completion (2019).Appendices include the SRA Codes of Conduct, Law Society practice notes, codes and formulae, and other practice information, including COVID-19 industry guidance.
Housing Rights
Author: Roger Sproston
Publisher: Straightforward co Ltd
Published: 2013-07-25
Total Pages: 157
ISBN-13: 1847163661
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA Straightforward Guide to Housing Rights is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of housing law in the United Kingdom. Housing law is complex and varied and this book is a clear and concise introduction to the overall framework of law governing all tenure types. The book builds on the successful previous edition introducing new legislation. The book is practical and is ideal for those who wish to either learn the subject from new or who wish to brush up on their knowledge of this area and to acquaint themselves with new legislation.
House of Commons - Welsh Affairs Committee: The Impact of Changes to Housing Benefit in Wales - HC 159
Author: Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Welsh Affairs Committee
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Published: 2013-10-17
Total Pages: 140
ISBN-13: 9780215062734
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe costs of housing benefit currently makes up more than a tenth of the UK Government's expenditure on welfare, with costs forecast to reach £25 billion by 2014-15. The Government's policy on under-occupation came into force in April 2013 and it is estimated that 40,000 tenants in Wales will be affected; representing 46% of working age housing benefit claimants living in the social rented sector. This is the highest proportion of any region in Great Britain. There could therefore be a shortage of one and two bedroom homes in Wales to re-house everyone who wants to downsize. If local authorities are struggling to find alternative smaller accommodation for Government should undertake a speedy review of this policy. It is also increasingly urgent for the Welsh Government to continue with its house-building programme, with a particular focus on the building of smaller sized properties: obviously this is a long-term solution that would require additional resources. If no social housing is available, tenants may need to move to the private rented sector and private rental costs would need to be monitored. The costs of moving disabled households who require adaptations are also a concern. There may be a case for exempting disabled households from the policy. The Government's proposal to pay housing benefit direct to social tenants under Universal Credit may result in some tenants being unable to manage their rent payments. The Committee recommends that the Government provide for housing benefit to be paid direct to the landlords in certain circumstances, for example after a specified period of non-payment
Land Law
Author: Ben McFarlane
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2021
Total Pages: 1169
ISBN-13: 0198868529
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLand Law: Text, Cases, and Materials has been designed to provide students with everything they need to approach their land law course with confidence. Experts in the area, the authors combine clear and insightful commentary with carefully chosen extracts to offer students a full account of the subject. Using the popular Text, Cases and Materials format the authors take a critical approach to the subject, presenting thought-provoking analysis of the leading case-law in the area and inviting students to develop their own analytical skills ready for exams. The book can be used as a stand-alone resource, or as a complement to Land Law: Core Text, written by the same authors. Covering a broad range of topics, the authors have used their unique approach to land law to provide a consistent structure with which students and lecturers can tackle the subject. This approach arms students with the tools needed to analyse content autonomously by seeing how individual rules fit into a broader structure, leading students towards a comprehensive and advanced understanding of this complex subject area. Digital formats and resources The fifth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks A range of resources for this book are available online: - Self-test questions with feedback - Exclusive online chapters - Guidance on answering end-of-chapter questions - Links to further research and websites
