Former MHK still calling for restrictions on sale of houses
A former minister has claimed government has ‘done nothing’ to solve the housing crisis since the last general election.
Peter Karran has told Manx Radio he believes things have worsened since 2021.
That's despite it being a topic that dominated the campaign trail.
The long-serving Onchan MHK, and former leader of the Liberal Vannin Party, has reiterated calls for restrictions on new homes being sold to off-Island residents.
He’d also like to see a part-equity mortgage scheme to help first-time buyers:
Manx Radio has invited the Isle of Man Government to respond.
You can hear more on this topic in the latest episode of Perspective by clicking HERE.
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