Rural Housing
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
01 Oct 2017
Rural homes 20% more expensive’
Buying a house in the countryside costs 20% than it does in a town or city, according to the latest figures. Although a ‘rural premium’ exists across the country, rural...
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26 Sep 2017
Rural Services Network: The right homes in the right places
PRESS RELEASEFor immediate release Tuesday, 26 September 2017 Rural Services Network:The right homes in the right places Responding to government proposals to increase the supply of new homes [1], Rural...
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26 Sep 2017
Need rises for affordable rural homes
The need for more affordable rural homes continues to rise, the Rural Services Network has warned. The network issued the warning in response to government proposals to increase the supply...
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21 Sep 2017
Rural group speaks out on housing
A focus on meeting market demand is failing to provide homes people need, say rural campaigners. The government’s failure to prioritise genuine local needs will perpertuate the housing crisis, says...
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04 Sep 2017
‘Locals should design rural homes’
Involving local residents in housing design could increase support for rural affordable homes, say campaigners. Rural housing specialists Hastoe want the government to renew its White Paper commitment to encourage...
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21 Aug 2017
Big rise in second home ownership
More people now own a second home, including in rural and coastal areas, says a report. Some 5.2 million people now have second homes, reveals a new analysis published by...
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11 Aug 2017
Efficiency key to combat energy bills
Energy efficient homes are the key to keeping fuel costs low for rural residents, say housing experts. The warning was made by rural housing specialists Hastoe in response to a...
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20 Jul 2017
Fund to tackle rural fuel poverty
A £150m fund to install affordable heating solutions in fuel poor homes could benefit rural households. The Warm Homes Fund was unveiled by the National Grid and its partner company...
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17 Jul 2017
Call for Heritage Action Zone bids
A Heritage Action Zone initiative from Historic England is appealing for applications. The organisation says it will “unleash the power” in England’s historic environment to create economic growth and improve...
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07 Jul 2017
Survey sheds light on housing crisis
LACK of confidence in local planning authorities is perpetuating the rural housing crisis, suggests a study. Developments NEARLY two thirds of rural landowners would build new homes to rent or...
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