#MOORE4HOUSING

MOORE4HOUSING

 
 

Increase supply and involve parishes in localised provision of affordable homes, by working up Parish Plans. Consider the impact of government monopolising construction capacity on its availability for smaller and private development projects. 

Introduce incentive schemes for first time buyers, including the provision of time limited interest tax relief. 

Identify sites that will be suitable for the construction of garden villages style development, rather than flats -  so that we can thrive as a community,  whilst balancing our desire to protect the historic beauty of our natural environment:

  • Allow the partial development of derelict glasshouse sites to create affordable housing, with 50% of the area being turned into either community gardens or returned to agriculture.

  • Redevelop the old Les Quennevais school site for affordable housing 

  • For a limited period impose strict limits on the number of houses that can be built over 2500sqft. Increase the island wide rate for large properties that enjoy the luxury of space.

  • Release undeveloped or empty States owned sites for redevelopment.

  • Reintroduce the loan deposit scheme to help young people enter the property market.

  • Provide stamp duty breaks for first time buyers and higher rates for buy to let property purchases.

  • Introduce a rent to buy scheme for those returning to the island after a period of time in education or work in other jurisdictions.