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Scotland housing crisis deepens as supply fails to meet demand

By Penny Tomlinson At 21/04/2026

Scotland’s housing crisis is reaching a critical tipping point, as new data reveals a sharp rise in homelessness and mounting pressure on an already strained system. Figures released this month show that rough sleeping in Scotland […]

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Cardiff skyscraper approved: Wales’ tallest building sparks skyline controversy

By Penny Tomlinson At 21/04/2026

A major new Cardiff skyscraper development has been given the green light, marking a bold new chapter for the Wales housing market—but not everyone is celebrating. Plans for a 50-storey residential tower in Cardiff have officially been approved, […]

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UK rental market shift: private rents stall for first time since 2017 as landlords cut prices

By Penny Tomlinson At 21/04/2026

The UK rental market is showing a significant shift, with private rents in Great Britain flatlining for the first time in nearly a decade. New data from Rightmove reveals that landlords are increasingly cutting asking prices to secure tenants, […]

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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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