The Housing Green Paper presented to Parliament outlines a substantial package of new initiatives across the whole spectrum of housing policy, aimed at improving the provision, maintenance and management of homes.
Housing is a basic requirement for everyone.
Good housing strengthens communities and provides a better setting in which to raise families. It improves health, educational achievement and employment opportunities and provides a long-term asset to be passed on to future generations. But although the majority of people are satisfied with their housing, there are still too many problems caused by neglect. We want to raise the quality of homes everywhere, whether owned by individuals or provided by landlords. And we want to extend choice - more choice for tenants and more choice for those who want to buy their own home.