Gov to Slash Housing Prices with Land Plan

Government lawmakers want taxpayers to help local councils prepare land for new homes. The transport committee believes cheaper development costs will help poor families find places to live. Officials should keep control of land developed under flexible tenure laws instead of selling it to residents. People would gain rights to use the property without becoming full owners. This approach protects low-income communities from losing their homes.

The committee asked ministers to create shared ownership programs for urban residents who need affordable housing. Partnership deals between the government and private companies could open more land for marginalized groups. A new National Land Agency should handle all land management and coordinate between different local governments. Local councils need more power to speed up land delivery and remove unnecessary middlemen. These changes would make land access more transparent for communities.

Ministers must work together to develop a comprehensive National Land Use Master Plan across the country. The plan would stop illegal land grabbing and ensure cities grow in an organized way. Structured rehousing programs should upgrade informal settlements without forcing residents to move elsewhere. Major local authorities would lead these efforts with central government backing. The goal is better housing and infrastructure for people living in poor areas.