#council housing

[probablyasocialecologist]

Poorly designed, shoddily built council housing is, however, a political choice, not the inevitable consequence of state management. The original conception of social housing was to provide the kind of homes that appealed across classes, to create communities in which “the doctor, the grocer, the butcher and the farm labourer all lived in the same street”, as health and housing minister, Nye Bevan, put it in 1949, describing his vision of the new municipally owned housing estates.

Political reality killed such aspiration. Council houses came to be built cheaply and became marked by social stigma, the repositories of the poor and the deprived. From Ronan Point to Grenfell Tower, social housing was not just tawdry but often dangerous, too.

“The phrase ‘council estate’,” Lynsey Hanley writes in Estates, her history of council housing, “is a kind of psycho-social bruise: everyone winces when they hear it.” “It makes us think of dead ends (in terms of lives as well as roads),” Hanley adds, and “of bad design, identical front doors, windswept grass verges, and the kind of misplaced optimism which, in Britain especially, gives the individualistically inclined an easy way to kick social-democratic values.” Little wonder that by 1979 so many council tenants were eager to seize the chance to become owner occupiers.

The abandonment of social housing for a policy of home ownership and of trusting in market forces has not, however, provided most working-class people with greater control of their lives. There has been a decline in house building since the 1970s. As house prices have soared while wages have stagnated, so home ownership has moved beyond the reach of more and more people. In the early 1990s, the average house cost around four times the average wage. By the end of last year, it cost nine times the average wage.

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What good housing requires, as Vienna shows, is political vision and will. The real question is not: why shouldn’t working-class people own their own homes? It should rather be: why should we not all have proper, decent housing? That costs money, and higher taxation. But it is not nearly as utopian as many imagine.

#housing #uk politics #council housing #social housing #Vienna

[londonedge]

Sulkin House, Bethnal Green

Described as a triumph of council housing design, Sulkin House features an unusual “butterfly” layout

#housing #council housing #social housing #modernist #architecture #design #social #urban #urban photography #Sulkin House #butterfly #Bethnal Green #london #england #uk

[inmyendzz]

The Ends are modern-day castles.

These modern-day castles are inhabited by Kings and Queens.

And the Ends, along with its inhabitants, are nothing short of beautiful.

- Nabil Al-Kinani, via castles.jpeg

#inmyendz #neve ak #london #castle #poetry #poems on tumblr #council housing

[fitzrovianews]

Westminster Council seeks views of tenants and leaseholders on its housing compensation policy

Westminster Council wants housing tenants’ and leaseholders’ views on a new draft Housing Compensation Policy. Image: Westminster Council Westminster Council wants its housing tenants and leaseholders to give their views on a new draft of its Housing Compensation Policy, which aims to improve the way the local authority makes amends to residents when it fails to deliver a service. “We strive to…

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#council housing #housing #leaseholders #public consultations #social housing #Westminster City Council

[insidecroydon]

Lambeth's housing under scrutiny over 'maladministration'

Labour-controlled Lambeth Council has become the first local authority to be subjected to close scrutiny by the Housing Ombudsman over what the watchdog describes as “maladministration” and mistreatment of council tenants. The move follows an investigation into the council’s complaint-handling practices. The Ombudsman inspection will test Lambeth’s handling of complaints, including compliance…

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#Council housing #Housing #Housing Ombudsman #Labour #Lambeth #Lambeth council #Richard Blakeway #Save Cressingham #Steve Reed OBE

[dragondreamers]

RHAENICENT + EYES

#house of the dragon #hotd #rhaenyra targaryen #alicent hightower #hotdedit #rhaenicent #hotd gifs #dailyhotdgifs #rhaenicentdaily #gameofthronesdaily #emma d'arcy #olivia cooke #the half year queen #the queen in chains #1x09 #1x10 #the green council #the black queen #mine* #edits*

[montdigital1]

What Does an Under Offer Mean

What Does an Under Offer Mean?

There are a lot of property buying terms that might be confusing for buyers. One such term is ‘under offer’.

Many people wonder what this means and why properties are left on the market. This article will cover what it means and how you can still view a property that is under offer.

It’s a marketing term

Whenever you see a property that is described as being “under offer”, it means that the seller has received an offer on the property, and they are considering it. This is a bit different from selling a property as a ‘sold subject to contract’ (SSTC), as contracts are not exchanged at this stage. However, it’s still possible for the sale to fall through at this point. The seller could change their mind or the buyer may not be able to get their mortgage or complete the survey.

As such, estate agents often use the term under offer as a marketing tool to encourage other potential buyers to view the property quickly. This is because a property that is under offer tends to sell more quickly than those labeled as sold stc. However, it’s important to note that if a property is under offer, you can still make an offer on it, as long as the conditions are met.

It’s a conditional sale

Generally, estate agents will use the term ‘under offer’ when an offer has been made but it hasn’t yet been accepted. This could be because the buyer needs to sell their existing home, it may be part of a chain, or because they’ve had issues with their mortgage application.

During this time, the property can still be marketed and viewed. This can be a good opportunity for other buyers to make an offer, but the sale won’t be final until contracts are exchanged. This is the point at which things can go wrong – if a buyer changes their mind, or if the seller’s new home doesn’t sell as quickly as expected, then the deal will collapse.

It’s the responsibility of the buyer to push the process along, whether it’s pushing their offer, arranging surveys or completing their conveyancing early, in order to avoid being gazumped by another, higher offer. They can also ask their estate agent to apply pressure, but they can only do so much and are not responsible for the delay.

It’s a conditional offer

Whether you’re buying or selling a property, it’s important to understand the meaning of under offer. This guide explains what under offer means and how it differs from Sold Subject to Contract (SSTC). Also, it discusses other terms that can be confusing, such as can you view a house that is under offer and how long houses can remain under offer.

When a property is under offer, it indicates that a buyer has made an offer that has been accepted by the seller. The sale is not complete, however, and new buyers can still make an offer on the property. This is known as gazumping.

Estate agents will often use the term “under offer mean uk” instead of a more definite phrase, such as sold subject to contract, in order to give potential buyers the impression that the property is still open for inspection. This can make the process much more streamlined and ensure that there are no delays.

It’s a conditional agreement

A property that is under offer means that a prospective buyer has made an offer on the property, and the seller is considering this offer. The term is not to be confused with the phrase ‘sale agreed’, which means that the seller has accepted an offer and the sale is progressing.

Estate agents use the term ‘under offer’ to create a sense of urgency for potential buyers and to encourage them to view the property as quickly as possible. This can be an effective marketing strategy, as it may lead to more interest in a property.

However, it is important to note that a house that is under the offer can still fall through, as no contracts have been exchanged yet. This can happen if the buyer’s mortgage is not approved, or if something goes wrong in the conveyancing process. In this case, another buyer could make a better offer and the property will remain on the market.

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#How to get a council house quicker #council housing #apply for council house #how to get a council house #council property #priority for council housing #bid council house

[feckcops]

Glasgow Flats Demolition ‘On the Wrong Side of History’, Experts Say

"Plans to demolish 600 social homes in Glasgow are 'on the wrong side of history' as climate disaster approaches, a group of architects and experts has said.

"Wheatley Homes Glasgow, Scotland’s largest social landlord, plans to demolish the four towers of the Wyndford estate in Glasgow. In January, the flats were occupied by protesters who unveiled a banner reading, 'homes for people, not for profit' several floors up the high-rise blocks and let off a smoke bomb ...

"A report released in March ... says that the demolition project amounts to dynamiting '47,000 tonnes of carbon and 600 social homes'."

#demolition #retrofitting #social housing #council housing #housing associations #housing #scottish politics #british politics #politics #scotland #uk #emissions #climate crisis #climate breakdown #climate change #climate

[rinadragomir]

“I am six-and-seventy years old. I have known Viserys longer than any who sit at this table and I will not believe that he said this on his deathbed, alone, with only the boy's mother as a witness. This is seizure! It is theft! It is treason!"

#ONLY HIM #lyman beesbury #hotd #house of the dragon #the green council

[thechimpanzeenmee]

If you ask me something, by Peter Stringer

Council house glitch art

#art #contemporary art #photographs #glitch art #conceptart conceptualart conceptual #contemporary photography #modern art #town #architecture #suburbs #council housing #flats

[mebssann]

Amity pestered Principal Bump enough times that he finally allowed Hexside to have a student council

#this was an excuse to draw Amity and Matt as President and Vice President student councils respectively #listen #Amity is obviously a responsible student and dedicated enough to make this happen that she was labeled as 'obssessed' #with making a student council ok #and Matt is canonically a great leader I WILL NOT TAKE CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM #the owl house #Amity Blight #Boscha #Luz Noceda #Willow Park #Gus Porter #Mattholomule #Lumity #fanart #digital art #my art

[londonedge]

Keeling House in Bethnal Green

Not sure if this counts as urban. Keeling House was originally owned by Tower Hamlets Council but fell into such disrepair that the council was forced to sell to a private developer who converted it into expensive private housing.

#keeling house #council housing #redevelopment #private housing #flats #apartments #urban #architecture #Bethnal Green #London #England #UK

[inmyendzz]

In My Endz: Somers Town, Camden, Shot by Samir Qurashi

Around where HS2 is being constructed (Euston area), Social Housing blocks are being threatened with demolition. My best friend grew up around this area, she told me yesterday how the first block she lived in (Cartmel) is now cordoned off for demolition. The HS2 works are predicted to be complete in over 20 years, and the demolitions continue.

#inmyendz #london #neve ak #council housing #camden town #camden #euston #social housing #urban landscape

[kosemsultanim]

Alicent Hightower's Costumes in Season 1 of House of the Dragon requested by anonymous

#house of the dragon #hotdedit #alicenthightowerdaily #alicent hightower #emily carey #olivia cooke #S1E09 The Black Council #S1E05 We Light the Way #S1E07 Driftmark #S1E01 The Heirs of the Dragon #S1E02 The Rogue Prince #S1E08 The Lord of the Tides #S1E04 King of the Narrow Sea #S1E03 Second of His Name #S1E06 The Princess and the Queen #hotds1 #costume edits #requests #my edits

[insidecroydon]

Perry says there's no alternative to his budget. But there's lots

CROYDON COMMENTARY: Former Conservative MP and Labour councillor ANDREW PELLING, pictured right, an independent candidate in last year’s mayoral election, says that the Mayor has broken a fundamental promise to the borough’s residents  Mayor Jason Perry has adopted a ham-fisted approach, where his council is telling councillors that unless they do what the Mayor tells them to do, then they will…

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#15% Council Tax hike #Andrew Pelling #Conservative #Council housing #Council Tax #Croydon Council #Green Party #Labour #Liberal Democrats #Mayor Jason Perry #Segas House #Tory

[greenqueenhightower]

I can't stop thinking of how Otto brought 100 cats to the Red Keep to take the place of the hanged ratcatchers. There was a ferocious war going on, there was danger everywhere, and Otto had the time and energy to go like: "Man, we have way too many rats. Imma do something."

#that's why he was the best hand of the king under Aegon imo #his attention to even the smallest detail was what kept the Greens focused #nothing was the same after he was gone #hotd #house of the dragon #asoiaf #a song of ice and fire #otto hightower #the greens #the green council #team green #greenqueenhightower #f&b #fire and blood