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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Over 80 households under-occupying social houses have downsized
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 […]
