TAXPAYERS will probably have to increase their stake in shared-equity schemes to help first-time buyers to get on the property ladder, according to the politician in charge of planning policy. Environment Minister Steve Luce said that with developers facing an “astronomical” rise in raw materials and the high cost of developable land in Jersey, he […]
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Ministers’ travel spending revealed
MINISTERS spent almost £60,000 on travel last year, according to newly published government data – with the External Relations Minister racking up more than half of the total bill. The figures, published yesterday as part of a move towards greater transparency, detail the costs of trips taken by ministers and assistant ministers between February and […]
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Is Jersey’s housing qualifications system the right way to control population?
A LIVE panel event hosted by All Island Media saw voices from across the housing sector and political divide questioning whether Jersey’s housing qualifications system remains fit for purpose as the Island grapples with high rents and a shrinking workforce. In the latest in a series of special reports looking at the topics raised at […]
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Reform Jersey celebrate ten years in politics
JERSEY’S largest political party is celebrating its ten-year anniversary this month with a series of events and public engagements. Today marks a decade since Reform Jersey was officially incorporated in the Royal Court as a political party. The social-democratic party has ten members in the States Assembly, including four in government – Social Security Minister […]
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Consultation could pave way for ‘gazumping’ legislation
A BACKBENCH politician has received overwhelming support from fellow States Members for his attempts to prevent Islanders falling victim to gazumping and gazundering when buying or selling property. Having accepted an amendment from the Council of Ministers that would ensure a consultation on the matter is carried out with a view to future legislation, Deputy […]
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JEP POLL: Is Jersey still in a ‘housing crisis’?
Jersey’s Housing Minister will next week join a panel of property professionals, housing providers and a political rival at a live event exploring whether the island is still in the midst of a housing crisis – and, if so, what needs to be done to resolve it. Housing… crisis averted? will take place at the […]
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Politicians move to end the Bailiff’s dual role
RENEWED moves to have an elected Speaker preside over the States Assembly, ending the historic but controversial presiding role fulfilled by the Bailiff, will be debated next month. More than a third of the 49 States Members have already signed up to support a proposition by Infrastructure Minister Andy Jehan which would see the election […]
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Deadline this Sunday for last round of First Step scheme for 2024
ISLANDERS struggling to get a foot on the property ladder have just days left to apply for a scheme for first-time buyers. Housing Minister Sam Mézec has issued a reminder to apply for the final round of the First Step scheme this year. The initiative offers first-time buyers an interest-free equity loan covering up to […]
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First-time buyer policies to be reviewed to help families move up property ladder
FIRST-TIME buyer policies will be evaluated and adapted to make it easier for growing families to move up the property ladder, the Housing Minister has said. Speaking during States question time, Deputy Sam Mézec said that he had already implemented changes which make it easier for families to “regain their first-time buyer status” while adding […]
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Homelessness charity boss to sleep outside for a week
CHARITY chair Tim Ringsdore latest homelessness challenge is well underway, which this time will see him sleeping rough for the whole of this week. The head of the Jersey Competition and Regulatory Authority is sleeping outside until Sunday as part of an “uncomfortable” fundraising challenge set for him by local men facing homelessness, and all […]
