Q Since when has a house purchase of £250,000 been deemed”affordable”
in Wyre Forest for residents seeking to set up house for the first time?
A Since the publication of the Conservative government’s Housing and Planning Bill.
Q How many of Wyre Forest’s new households, (903 annually), can afford this price?
A Few. In fact, half can’t afford to buy a property at £125,000.
Q What will be the consequence of the Bill be on the tenure of houses built?
A More for private purchase, less for rent from housing associations, therefore more households in unsuitable accommodation.
Q Will the Conservative-controlled district council act to prevent these consequences?
A No. It supports the Bill’s principle; greater provision for the few, disregard of the majority.
James Shaw
Labour District Councillor
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