The great big property swap

It seems as though social landlords are now having to give away previously public owned land to builders to build new affordable homes. The private sector seem to be getting a very good deal from this arrangement it seems for three quarters of the new properties will go into private ownership and the previously public owned land will be delivered one quarter of affordable homes.

The need for affordable homes however is still not meeting the needs of the people, and yet individuals want to work, they want to contribute to society and yet when they do go back to work, the already powerful, arrogant right simply chastise and critisise -  is that right for a civil society?

Whats wrong with the banks dipping in their deep pockets and start lending again, rather than having to sell off all of the public land?

Its not fair for the bankers to hold on to increasing reserves.  Should we be worried about this approach by the bankers to control the money supply?  Yes, it is a clear and unfair manipulation of the money supply to secure previously public owned land into private ownership, whilst similarly causing low paid hard working employees the suffrage and experience of unfairness and humiliation.

In seeking a new hope of a dignified civil society, peace and acquired responsibility for a fair, just and honest society we must be seeking a clear and definitive understanding between peoples to support those who are the natural persons adding value to our institutions and creating wealth.  

Social Housing in Crisis

With the UK in enormous debt, there is clearly no money to fund future projects in social housing.  It is in crisis, and whilst the left and the right are arguing between themselves as to who is to blame and where the money is coming from, the ones who are the real losers in all of this are the social housing tenants.

It looks like the social housing assets paid for by the people for the people are going to be sold off to the private sector, in a bid to raise capital to fund the ever dwindling social housing stock.

Moreover, rents are set to increase to near market rates and the guarantee of a home for life is to come to an end.  This is a terrible prospect for vulnerable people, the marginalized and socially excluded, it is not fair, nor is it right.

People must get more involved in their local communities, ignorance is not bliss and with the ongoing shift in politics from left to right, the voiceless are left weak and vulnerable.

It seems clear to me whilst many people have enjoyed the good times over the last decade or so, the party is clearly over and soon a painful hangover is set to be the the result.

The indications seem to be that alot of the old housing stock is set to be sold off to the private sector to pay back for what has been lost over the last decade.  With increasing demand for social housing in the last year alone you might well ask yourself where is this all leading?  As public sector jobs are predicted to be lost at the rate of 120,000 year on year for the next four years, increases in tax and inflation, the end of a job for life, the retirement age increasing and a lack of pension provision, the future looks very bleak indeed.

A Fairer Deal for English Social Housing Tenants

This blog is aimed at people who live in social housing, work in social housing or who have an interest in social housing for example, students, academics or community groups.

Social housing is a net for individuals and families who otherwise would for whatever reason find it extremely difficult to enter the private sector.

Over the years the standard of social housing has improved significantly and in England is regulated by the Tenant Services Authority.  From 1 April 2010 a common set of standards was introduced which all social housing landlords must comply with.

The Tenant Services Authority are the backbone of this new regulation and will ensure that all tenants are being treated fairly and that where landlords are not meeting expected standards their is a procedure to ensure issues are resolved.

This blog will talk about issues concerning social housing management, legislation and government proposals.

Comments are greatly welcomed by all stakeholders, particularly social housing tenants and service providers.  I am also looking for writers for the blog, so please get in touch if you would like to be a regular contributor.