According to the Spending Review and Autumn Statement for 2015 published earlier this week, one of the government's top priorities will be housing - setting out a five point plan that aims to deliver 400,000 affordable housing starts by 2020-21. It proposes to hand £2.3bn to developers to build 'starter homes' for first time buyers, in a programme that aims to tackle the current demand for housing. Additionally, a 3% increase in stamp duty for second homes and buy to let will act as a deterrent for monopolising landlords - in theory freeing up homes for those looking to take their first steps on the property ladder.
