Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
Fund sustainable, affordable housing for first-time buyers and families
Closed
32 signatures
What the petition asks
Provide funding for affordable, family-oriented homes for first-time buyers and families, sold at cost with sustainable features: solar panels and electric car charging, and a 12-year occupancy rule after which any sale can't exceed original price plus the rate of inflation over those 12 years.
Homes are strictly for owner-occupied living, not to be used as rental properties. If the homeowner decides to sell the property, the selling price shouldn't exceed the original purchase price plus the rate of inflation over those 12 years. Renting the properties should be forbidden to ensure the properties are always available for families and first time buyers. Once the property is deemed unfit for habitation, it should be demolished and the land repurposed for further affordable housing.
Timeline
| 23 Jan 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
32
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
23 Jan 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.