Tax on social housing unjust, says charity

A leading housing charity has slammed as “unjust and inequitable” the decision by the Government to impose the local property tax on social housing organisations.

Respond! Housing Association said the new tax could jeopardise the future of housing charities throughout the country which provide accommodation for low-income and vulnerable families.

It also claimed the move is short-sighted and could have long-term negative consequences on the future of social housing.