Leeds leads on getting round 'bedroom tax'

lighting_up_the_chalice

If that wasn't such an old reference, I'd put it down to half term.

jancee_2

lighting_up_the_chalice wrote: »

Then why, if there is massive demand and low supply, are they having to offer bribes?

http://www.leedshomes.org.uk/docs/Mutual%20Exchange%20Customer%20Flyer.pdf

Or, you could just take a look at all those 1 beds going to Band c bidders (hint, under-occupiers get band b).

http://www.leedshomes.org.uk/default.aspx?menuPath=LettingsResults

So many Band C? Have a count out of that list.

lighting_up_the_chalice

jancee wrote: »

So many Band C? Have a count out of that list.

To remind you, band C have NO housing need. Those who are under occupying would be in band B, so they would, if they so wished, "trump" the band C applicants. Clearly, they don't wish, otherwise there would be NO Band C applicants on that list. Now look at the waiting times for successful Band Bs. Most are under 12 months, with quite a few under 3 months. To remind you, the "bedroom tax" has been public knowledge for almost 2 years now.

So, plenty of supply, low demand, forced to offer extra incentive.... tell me again why this LABOUR Council have reduced their available stock by 800+ bedrooms?