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Wales Housing Market Update: Rising Supply Meets Cautious Buyers Amid Economic Uncertainty

By Penny Tomlinson At 14/04/2026

The latest Wales housing market news reveals a mixed picture, as an increase in homes for sale is met with growing caution from buyers facing rising mortgage rates and global economic uncertainty. According to the […]

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Scotland Housing Crisis Deepens as Social Housing Starts Hit Record Low

By Penny Tomlinson At 14/04/2026

The latest Scotland housing news has revealed a sharp decline in housebuilding, with social housing starts in Scotland falling to their lowest level on record—raising serious concerns about the future of affordable housing and the growing […]

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UK Housing Crisis Deepens: Urgent Calls for More Affordable Homes as Homelessness Rises

By Penny Tomlinson At 14/04/2026

The UK housing crisis is reaching a critical point, with growing calls for the government to prioritise building affordable housing in the UK as homelessness continues to rise—particularly among older adults. Recent accounts highlight a troubling reality: […]

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Rent Smart Wales Celebrates 10 Years as a Cornerstone of Housing Regulation

By Penny Tomlinson At 01/12/2025

Rent Smart Wales, the national landlord and agent licensing scheme, marks its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of raising standards in the private rented sector across Wales. Since its introduction under the Housing […]

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Concerns Rise Over Safety of Surrey Council Homes Amid Subsidence Fears

By Penny Tomlinson At 01/12/2025

Families in the Park Barn area of Guildford are raising urgent safety concerns as 35 council-owned homes remain empty due to subsidence, caused by the clay soil on which the properties were built. […]

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High-Value Properties in England to Face New Council Tax Surcharge from 2028

By Penny Tomlinson At 01/12/2025

Homeowners of properties valued at over £2 million in England are set to face a new high-value council tax surcharge from 2028, part of a wider effort by the government to address wealth […]

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West Northamptonshire Council Commits to Boost Affordable Housing Supply by 2030

By Penny Tomlinson At 01/12/2025

West Northamptonshire Council has unveiled ambitious plans to significantly increase the supply of affordable and social housing across the region over the remainder of the decade. The local authority aims to deliver 650 affordable homes annually […]

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Scotland Launches ‘Matchmaker’ Scheme to Turn Empty Homes into Homes for Families

By Penny Tomlinson At 01/12/2025

Scotland has launched a new online “Matchmaker” portal designed to bring empty-home owners together with buyers, developers, and local authorities, helping to get more properties back into use. The scheme aims to tackle the country’s […]

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