A quick read of the government’s consultation paper on social housing shows that the much trumpeted ‘end to a council house for life’ is really not much more than an end to some of the inflexibility of the current system, though it remains to be seen whether any local authority will really be tempted down the path of never offering anything better than a two year tenancy. It is also interesting & instructive that there is absolutely no mention of any consequential effects on the Right To Buy.
I however have had one of those bright ideas which will help solve two pressing problems at a stroke.
We in England do not have enough social housing.
Ireland has too many new houses which cannot be sold & stand empty.
The solution is obvious.
