The ponts the shadow minister raised are reasonable and what should be expected in a fairer socuety. The specific “anti estate agents” label is headline journalism at best, and not backed up by relevant facts. The NRLA was referenced several times by the Housing Minister Christopher Pincher MP in the Commons yesterday when discussing the end to the ban on repossessions next month. Professional agents have for a long time called for better regulation of our indystry, what’s the problem? He will work alongside fellow shadow housing minister Sarah Jones and housing team parliamentary private secretary James Frith. Despite moving from shadow housing minister to the shadow health brief under Ed Miliband, he remained interested in housing. An update on our recent influencing work, including meeting with Labour’s new Shadow Housing Minister and speaking at the House of Lords debate on social care. But—crucially—it was championed by the Conservatives too. The Shadow Secretary of State for Housing is a position in the United Kingdom's Shadow Cabinet that was created on 7 October 2016 by the Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn during a cabinet reshuffle. Shadow Housing Secretary, John Healey MP, today announced that the next Labour Government will scrap ‘permitted development’ rules for new homes, ending a get-out clause which allows developers to dodge social housing obligations and build slum housing. Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. His other rhetoric really shows the animal he is … part of the looney left that has personal vendetta and the country, not just the industry should be very worried when they elect such people into a position of power. John Healey is the Labour MP for Wentworth and Dearne, and has been an MP continuously since 1 May 1997.
When will the Prime Minister act to put an end to these rip-off fees and stop these agents capitalising on young people and others?”Yawn! We all know agents who take fees from multiple potential tenants with no refunds for the unsuccessful applicants. Shadow Housing Secretary Thangam Debbonaire MP (Labour) tabled an urgent question asking the Housing Minister to make a statement on the implications of the end of the […]
John Healey remains in the more senior role, as shadow housing secretary. Shadow Minister for Regional Services, Territories and Local Government Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness Hon Jason Clare MP. However to generalise that we all do it is so misleading that his ability to act responsible is thrown into question. He currently undertakes the role of Shadow Secretary of State for Defence. Rachel Reeves Labour Leeds West ... Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Shadow Secretary of State for Housing. Sounds like he might do well in China.More like muppet if they wish their to be a PRSHealey suggested the Bank’s Financial Policy Committee could use its powers to limit price growth such as by restricting mortgage availability.In July 2017, during Prime Minister’s Questions, he said: “My young constituent paid a £300 house-reservation fee to Pattinson estate agents, but the agents will not refund it after their landlord client withdrew from the contract because my constituent refused to pay 12 months’ rent in advance.Join thousands of industry colleagues and subscribe to our free daily news email.The guy will be unemployed, if Labour get in, there will not be a housing market to worry aboutJohn Healey remains in the more senior role, as shadow housing secretary.That example that he gives of having to pay a £300 fee is only really relevant if the Landlord changed their mind and asked for 12 months rent afterwards, if the Tenant had a pass from referencing.More recently, he submitted a question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government asking what steps are being taken to enable more local authorities to establish selective licensing schemes.“She faces having to pay another agent non-refundable fees of £650 to secure a different property. As Will2 commented .. Another puppet pulled out the box.If the Tenant failed referencing then it’s not the Landlord or Agents fault and why should they have to foot the bill?You must be logged in to like or dislike this comments.Frankly I find the whole article strange. He will work alongside fellow shadow housing minister Sarah Jones and housing team parliamentary private secretary James Frith.Sounds like he might do well in China.Alex Cunningham, who has been MP for Stockton North since 2010, has joined Labour’s housing team.It comes as Labour has proposed setting a house price inflation target for the Bank of England.He has also been vocal on fees and deposits.Trouble with this story is he may have a case over high and unfair fees. This is just another example of poor journalism aimed at supporting the conservative administration by attacking the shadow without cause whilst the current government escapes any criticism.Corbo and the Corbynistas, the greatest 1970’s Tribute Act ever, appearing soon in a country near you!Following the Queen’s Speech in May 2013 he criticised the Government for failing to bring “greater regulation to bear on estate agents who routinely rip off those in the private rented sector”.Cunningham also opposed funding Right to Buy style discounts for housing association tenants and voted against requiring local councils to sell expensive properties to use the revenue to fund new housing.I thought that was basis of their manifesto‘Win generation rent votes no matter what the cost, don’t worry about crashing the market as long as we get in power’During votes on the Housing and Planning Bill in 2016, he voted to retain secure tenancies for life but against requiring those on high incomes living in social housing to pay market rents.Labour has appointed a new shadow housing minister with a strong opposition to estate agents, although it may actually be lettings firms that he is not keen on.Cunningham has a history of criticising the sector, albeit by conflating estate and lettings agency work.