Cost of Housing Homeless Families in England Hits £2.8 Billion as Temporary Accommodation Crisis Deepens
Local councils across England are facing unprecedented financial strain as the cost of housing homeless families in temporary accommodation surges to a record £2.8 billion, according to new government figures. The annual bill […]
UK Housing Market Shake-Up: Chancellor Rachel Reeves Considers Major Stamp Duty Reform
The UK housing market could be set for a transformative shift as Chancellor Rachel Reeves explores major reforms to stamp duty, potentially making it easier for homebuyers to manage one of the biggest […]
Energy Efficiency Standards Under Fire After Audit Reveals Widespread Insulation Failures
The UK Government is being urged to rethink its approach to new minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) after an industry audit revealed widespread failures in insulation schemes, leaving thousands of homes at risk of damp, mould […]
Scottish Government sets out urgent plan to tackle housing emergency
The Scottish Government has today launched a Housing Emergency Action Plan—an ambitious package of reforms and investment designed to confront Scotland’s housing crisis and deliver thousands of safe, warm and affordable homes. Unveiling the […]
Hundreds of Thousands of UK Homeowners Face Mortgage Shock as Fixed-Rate Deals Expire
More than 350,000 UK households are bracing for a steep rise in mortgage repayments this winter as five-year fixed-rate deals taken out during the era of ultra-low interest rates come to an end. Analysis by […]
UK House Prices Reach Record High of £299,331, Halifax Reports
The UK housing market has hit a new milestone, with the average property price rising to a record £299,331, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index. The figures show house prices increased by 0.3% […]
Housing Investment Crisis: New Build Permissions Plunge Across England
England’s housing supply pipeline has hit its weakest point in 12 years, with the number of new homes granted planning permission slumping to record lows, according to the latest Housing Pipeline Report from the Home […]
London Social Housing Residents Face Up to Five-Year Waits for Faulty Window Repairs
Several London councils have come under sharp criticism for “indefensible” delays in repairing faulty windows, with some social housing families waiting up to five years for essential maintenance. The Social Housing Ombudsman has […]
Wrexham Councillors Urge Welsh Government to Withdraw Controversial Housing Plan
Councillors in Wrexham have formally called on the Welsh Government to withdraw from a contentious local housing plan, following legal challenges and community opposition. The motion comes after the authority was initially ordered […]