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What measures should the UK government focus on to overcome the housing crisis?

The UK government needs to primarily focus on the supply side of the problem. This involves building more houses by providing available land and offering incentives for construction. Also, it is crucial to prioritise the quality and affordability of both new and existing homes.

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What measures should the UK government focus on to overcome the housing crisis?

The UK government needs to primarily focus on the supply side of the problem. This involves building more houses by providing available land and offering incentives for construction. Also, it is crucial to prioritise the quality and affordability of both new and existing homes.

Valuation Services provided by The Ringley Group

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Bank Valuations
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Balance Sheet Valuations

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Health and safety rental rating is being upgraded – can you help?
The health and safety rating system (HHSRS) that is used for rented housing is being revisited by the Government – and if you're a landlord you can have your say on how it should change.This will be the first time that the risk assessment system used by local authorities has been updated for 15 years. At the moment, the HHSRS looks at ventilation issues such as damp and extreme cold, as well as structural defects but a two-year project is now...

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