Welsh Councils Criticised for Serious Failings in Resolving Housing Complaints, Watchdog Finds
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 […]
Nine Recommendations Proposed to Achieve Shared Understanding of Housing Affordability in Scotland
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 […]
London Boroughs Warned of Multi-Billion Pound Funding Shortfall Amid Rising Homelessness Demand
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 […]
Green Party Housing Policy Sparks Debate: Landlord Acknowledges ‘Merits’ but Timeline Long
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 […]
UK House Price Growth Slows as Buyers ‘Sit on the Sidelines’ Ahead of Budget
The UK property market showed signs of moderation in October, with house price growth slowing as potential buyers adopt a cautious stance ahead of the upcoming government budget, which may introduce new property taxes. According to Nationwide […]
Scottish House Prices Outpace UK Average with 4% Annual Rise to £194,000
Scotland’s property market continues to show resilience, with the average house price climbing to £194,000 in August 2025, according to the latest UK House Price Index (HPI) figures. This marks a 4% year-on-year increase, outperforming the UK-wide average […]
Property Sales Slump as Home Buyers ‘Wait and See’ Ahead of Budget
Zoopla reports first annual fall in agreed property sales in two years as market pauses for clarity on economic policy The UK housing market has entered a temporary slowdown, with the number of agreed […]
Brighton Leads “Right to Buy in Reverse” Revolution to Tackle Social Housing Crisis
Council invests £50 million to buy back homes from private landlords and rebuild public housing stock In a bold move to tackle one of the most acute housing crises in the UK, Brighton and […]
New Research Reveals Young First-Time Buyers Trapped in “Nature Deserts” as Green Space Access Shrinks Across the UK
High housing costs near parks and natural areas are deepening health inequalities, wildlife coalition warns A new national study has revealed that young first-time buyers are increasingly being pushed into “nature deserts” — […]