Thursday, 24 May 2012

Stock transfer councils in plea over RTB receipts

20/01/2012 | By Gavriel Hollander

Councils are calling for the government to adapt the new right to buy policy, amid fears authorities that have transferred properties to housing associations will be unable to pay for replacement homes.

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