Labour,Lib Dem and some crossbench peers vote to moderate plans to offer ‘affordable’ homes to first-time buyers at 20% discountThe government has been defeated again in the House of Lords over some of its plans for starter homes in the housing bill.
Labour, Liberal Democrat and some crossbench peers voted to moderate the flagship scheme proposed by the Conservatives at the election, or which means that one in five properties in fresh developments will be available to first-time buyers under 40 at a 20% discount.
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Source: theguardian.com