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  1. Andy Burnham and others criticize the Home Office over contract reform and asylum seeker policy.
  2. Companies hold 10-year accommodation contracts for asylum seekers, amid a push to reduce private-sector involvement in the asylum system.

Clearsprings Ready Homes secures lucrative asylum seeker housing contract from Home Office

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 21
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Clearsprings Ready Homes secured a contract with the Home Office to provide asylum seeker accommodation across Britain. Clearsprings Ready Homes is one of three private firms holding such contracts. The company offers landlords lucrative three-year deals, which can be more than double the rent paid by local councils. These deals also include covering bills, council tax, and maintenance costs.

From amren.com

Why it matters

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The Home Office has a taxpayer-funded contract worth around £7 billion with Clearsprings Ready Homes. The contracts target landlords who currently provide accommodation to councils and vulnerable people. The high value of the offers raises concerns that vulnerable tenants could be priced out of homes.

Companies currently hold 10-year accommodation contracts for asylum seekers, amid a push to reduce private-sector involvement in the asylum system.

From amren.com

Who's involved

  • Clearsprings Ready HomesBritish housing company holding a contract with the Home Office to provide accommodation.
  • Home OfficeUnited Kingdom government ministerial department contracting Clearsprings Ready Homes.

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  • Clearsprings Ready HomesSpeculative

    Landlords who currently rent to local councils or vulnerable people might face changes in revenue if they decline the lucrative offers from Clearsprings Ready Homes.

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