HOUSING AND ACCOMODATION IN UK
During the mid 20th century, local governments developed council houses throughout the United Kingdom. Local governments owned 30 per cent of all housing in the country. Under the Housing Act of 1977, local governments have a obligation to find housing for homeless families. After the introduction of “right to buy” legislation, many tenants became owner occupiers. Although home ownership increased substantially in all regions, it was lowest inLondon and highest in Southeast. During the 1990s the government allocated significant resources to modernize public housing and reduce crime in housing estates. Homelesness has been aparticular problem especially in London.
Because of influx of immigrants from Commonwealth countries and from rural areas in England, London and other cities throughout the county have some time experienced severe housing shortages.Home ownership throughout the United Kingdom especially England increased, as the government passed legislation encouraging public housing tenants to purchase their units.
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