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Scotland Delivers 100,000th Social Home as Affordable Housing Drive Accelerates

By Penny Tomlinson At 07/11/2025

The Scottish Government has passed a major milestone — delivering over 100,000 new social homes since 2007, providing thousands of families across Scotland with warm, safe, and affordable places to live. Latest official […]

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Regional Mayors Empowered to Lead £7 Billion Drive for New Social and Affordable Homes

By Penny Tomlinson At 07/11/2025

A new era for UK housing begins as regional mayors outside London gain control over £7 billion in government funding to accelerate the largest wave of social and affordable homebuilding in a generation. […]

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Mortgage Rates Fall as Bank of England Holds Base Rate – A Boost for UK Homebuyers

By Penny Tomlinson At 07/11/2025

UK mortgage borrowers received a welcome boost this week as major lenders slashed mortgage rates following the Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates steady at 4%. In a clear sign that […]

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Working Hand in Hand with Housing 21: Building Better, Accessible Homes Together

By Penny Tomlinson At 07/11/2025

Partnering with housing providers to solve real-world challenges, PROCare designs and installs adapted bathrooms, wet rooms, and kitchens that make everyday living safer, easier, and more independent. A Partnership Built on Trust and […]

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Welsh Councils Criticised for Serious Failings in Resolving Housing Complaints, Watchdog Finds

By Penny Tomlinson At 02/11/2025

Social housing tenants in Cardiff and Flintshire were left in hazardous living conditions, the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales has revealed, following investigations into long-standing complaints about damp, mould, and disrepair. The reports highlight systemic failures […]

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Nine Recommendations Proposed to Achieve Shared Understanding of Housing Affordability in Scotland

By Penny Tomlinson At 02/11/2025

A new report from the Scottish Government’s Short Life Working Group (SLWG) has outlined nine key recommendations to establish a shared understanding of housing affordability across Scotland. Chaired by Professor Kenneth Gibb of the UK Collaborative Centre […]

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London Boroughs Warned of Multi-Billion Pound Funding Shortfall Amid Rising Homelessness Demand

By Penny Tomlinson At 02/11/2025

London boroughs face a potential £4.7 billion funding gap between 2025 and 2029, with authorities warning that current government proposals under Fair Funding Review 2.0 could push some councils to the brink of bankruptcy. The London Councils coalition, a […]

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Green Party Housing Policy Sparks Debate: Landlord Acknowledges ‘Merits’ but Timeline Long

By Penny Tomlinson At 02/11/2025

The Green Party’s recent policy to phase out private letting has sparked discussion across the UK housing sector, with landlords and policymakers weighing in on its feasibility and potential impact. While some see […]

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