Continued from
newmac’s excellent research.
Making it easier to get more people crammed into Jersey.
Paul Bradbury, Director – Population Office…...The Dog, wanting immigration growth says,
(The Minister agreed) Following a review of occupancy conditions imposed on the creation of new dwelling units on development sites, the Housing Minister has decided that the current policy which requires all new units to be classified for only a-h occupation be amended. Minister Terry Le Main……..........…............. The tail, wanting what the dog wants and changes the law.
The Minister decided that all sites will in future be restricted to 50% of all new units to be occupied by a-h residents only, the remaining 50% available to persons approved as qualifying under Regulation 1 (all classes) Reason(s) for Decision: The Minister agreed that whilst current policy restricts virtually all new units to a-h occupation, this does distort the market and causes an imbalance in availability whereby a j cat employee can purchase virtually any existing property having a value above £250,000, but is excluded from purchasing a higher value new build property. In particular, it should be noted that many, or most, new developments of apartments would be highly suitable for 1(1) (j) living. Development of the Migration policy as approved by the States in 2005 clearly envisages simplification of the housing market, and sets the scene whereby all residential property in the Island will be classed as available for either controlled or uncontrolled occupation, save for specifically identified affordable housing. Boatyboy.
http://www.gov.je/StatesGreffe/MinisterialDecision/Housing/2008/mdh20080115.htm
