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<p>The provisions in the Housing and Planning Act 2016 relating to the sale of vacant
higher value local authority housing came into force on Royal Assent. However there
is a number of steps that must be taken before local authorities will be required
to make payments to Government under these powers. This includes making regulations
defining higher value, which will be subject to the affirmative procedure, and consulting
before making a determination. Further information will be shared in due course.</p>
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