Housing Conditions in England

The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee is holding an inquiry into the condition of homes in England. The Government has set out plans to deliver a decade of renewal in the provision of social and affordable homes , including a “transformational” and “lasting change in the safety and quality of homes.” Our inquiry will … Show more

The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee is holding an inquiry into the condition of homes in England. The Government has set out plans to deliver a decade of renewal in the provision of social and affordable homes , including a “transformational” and “lasting change in the safety and quality of homes.” Our inquiry will be looking at the prevalence of housing hazards, such as damp, mould and overcrowding, in social housing, the private rented sector and temporary accommodation. We will also be looking at the quality of new-build homes, in the context of the Government’s target to build 1.5m new homes in this Parliament. Our inquiry will scrutinise how effective the Government’s policies to improve housing conditions are likely to be and whether further reforms are needed. In particular, following the Government’s social and affordable housing announcement on Wednesday 2 July, we will assess whether the Government’s proposed reforms to the Decent Homes Standard, and the application of Awaab’s Law, will improve conditions in social housing and the private rented sector and whether these reforms will impact housing supply. We are also interested in the role technology can play in helping to monitor and improve the condition of homes. Show less