OVER 80 households who were under-occupying social housing properties have downsized as a result of the government’s right‑sizing policy, according to the Housing Minister. Deputy Sam Mézec also told the States Assembly yesterday that 36 right-sizing appropriate homes have been approved through the planning process, with a further 14 pending. “That’s 50 in total, and […]
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Islanders invited to help shape party manifesto
JERSEY’S largest political party is inviting Islanders to help shape its vision for the next four years at a public drop-in event this weekend. Reform Jersey is hosting the session on Saturday 21 February from 12pm to 2pm at the Old Magistrates Court at St Helier Town Hall. The party says the event will allow […]
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Does the Housing Minister have enough power to make meaninful change?
Whether Jersey’s Housing Minister has the power needed to tackle the Island’s housing crisis has been questioned by politicians and housing experts at a live panel event hosted by All Island Media. At the Housing… Crisis Averted? debate, held last week at the Pomme d’Or Hotel and sponsored by Tenn Capital, panellists discussed whether Deputy Sam Mézec […]
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Social rented housing eligibility changes come into force
MORE Islanders are now able to apply for social rented housing, as changes to eligibility criteria come into force yesterday. The new rules, introduced by Housing Minister Sam Mézec, lower the minimum age for applicants without children from 25 to 18 year olds. Applicants aged 18 to 24 must be financially independent and will receive […]
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Major rent law reforms to be explained at events
ISLANDERS will have the chance to learn more about Jersey’s biggest overhaul of residential tenancy law in more than a decade at two public engagement events next month. Housing Minister Sam Mézec has signed the commencement order bringing the Residential Tenancy (Jersey) Amendment Law 2025 into force on 15 April 2026, introducing new protections and […]
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Bid to scrap ‘unjustifiable’ earnings cap falls short
A RENEWED attempt by Reform Jersey to abolish the upper-earnings limit for social security contributions and the long-term care tax was defeated during the Budget debate. Deputy Tom Coles put forward an amendment to do away with the limit, currently £317,304, above which earnings are exempt from long-term care tax for individuals and from social […]
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Housing Minister widens access to first-time buyer assistance with updated policy guidance
MORE Islanders will qualify for assisted home ownership schemes following updates to Jersey’s first-time buyer policy guidance. The government has said the updated guidance includes new categories to help those who may have owned property previously, but are facing “barriers in securing suitable housing” or “would benefit from opportunities offered by the first-time-buyer market”. This […]
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Plans for housing audit rejected by narrow margin
A BACKBENCHER has sustained a narrow defeat in a bid for the government to publish an audit of first-time-buyer and affordable homes. The proposition by Deputy Alex Curtis sought to require the Housing Minister to draw up a register of developments falling under first-time buyer or affordability ownership schemes, and to keep the register updated […]
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Gov likely to have to increase stake in shared-equity scheme, says minister
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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Islanders nominated to serve on Jersey’s new rent tribunal
ELEVEN Islanders have been nominated to serve on Jersey’s new rent tribunal. Housing Minister Sam Mézec has lodged a proposition seeking States Assembly approval for the appointment of a chair, two deputy chairs, and eight members to the tribunal. In September, the minister successfully brought changes to the Residential Tenancy Law, which will give tenants […]
