For members of The Housing Forum to provide views on the Government's First Homes proposals.

Responses to selected questions below (we have focused on 13 questions from the consultation which covers our expertise, and not covered local connection, mortgage protection or time periods)

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* Q1. a) Do you agree with a minimum discount of 30% (but with local flexibility to set a higher one)?

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* b) If not, what should the minimum discount be?

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* Q2. a) Should we set a single, nationally defined price cap rather than centrally dictate local/regional price caps?  

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* b) If yes, what is the appropriate level to set this price cap?

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* Q3. a) If you disagree with a national price cap, should central Government set price caps which vary by region instead?

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* b) If price caps should be set by the Government, what is the best approach to these regional caps?

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* Q4. Do you agree that, within any central price caps, Local Authorities should be able to impose their own caps to reflect their local housing market?

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* Q20. Which mechanism is most appropriate to deliver First Homes?

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* Q21. Which do you think is the most appropriate way to deliver First Homes?

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* Q22. What is the appropriate level of ambition for First Home delivery?

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* Q23. Do you agree with these proposals to amend the entry-level exception site policy to a more focused and ambitious First Homes exception site policy?

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* Q24. a) Do you think there are rare circumstances where Local Authorities should have the flexibility to pursue other forms of affordable housing on entry-level exception sites, because otherwise the site would be unviable?

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* b) If yes, what would be an appropriate approach for Local Authorities to demonstrate the need for flexibility to allow other forms of affordable housing on a specific entry level exception site?

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* Q25. What more could the Government do to encourage the use of the existing rural exception site policy?

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* Q27. Do you agree that the proposal to exempt First Homes from the Community Infrastructure Levy would increase the delivery of these homes?

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* Q28. Do you think the Government should take steps to prevent Community Infrastructure Levy rates being set at a level which would reduce the level of affordable housing delivered through section 106 obligations?

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