Kingston Council to buy 150 homes with £63m loan
Kingston Council will borrow £63.1 million to purchase 150 homes, moving families from expensive temporary accommodation into secure housing and slashing long-term costs.
Kingston Council will borrow £63.1 million to purchase 150 homes, moving families from expensive temporary accommodation into secure housing and slashing long-term costs.
See the first photos of the 2025 Downing Street Christmas tree, decorated by Jane Ingram and her daughter. Discover the festive details and what's next for London.
Lewisham councillors have unanimously approved plans to convert the former Catford Police Station into 63 new affordable homes. The resident-led Phoenix Community Housing will deliver the 100% affordable scheme.
A North London man's ceiling collapsed after Camden Council failed over 10 times to fix a leak. The Housing Ombudsman found severe service failures. Read the full investigation.
The percentage of non-decent homes managed by City of London Corporation has surged from 9.6% to 17.6% in just one year. Discover the causes and £110m improvement plan.
A new report reveals 42 of 47 UK cities are now unaffordable for lower-middle-income households, highlighting a severe housing crisis with London and Oxford worst hit. Discover the full impact.
Exclusive investigation reveals Department of Health selectively briefed Times newspaper with misleading poll data about junior doctor strike support. Read the full story.
Wandsworth Council partners with developers to build 203 council homes at Battersea Power Station, boosting affordable housing to 15%. A major step in tackling London's housing crisis.
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New data reveals over 341,000 London households are on the social housing wait list. Shelter blames government failure to build affordable homes. Discover the full story.
Residents warn of 'catastrophic' consequences as Sadiq Khan's Oxford Street pedestrianisation proposals face backlash. Consultation open until January 16.
Sadiq Khan's Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans face backlash as residents warn of 'catastrophic' traffic diversions. Have your say in the consultation running until January 16.
A damning report reveals UK construction productivity is lower than in 1997. Decades of under-investment are blamed. Discover the urgent need for modernisation.
Chris Cummings announces departure from Investment Association after transformative seven-year tenure. Search for successor begins as industry faces regulatory challenges.
England's housebuilding crisis worsens as developers face 'jaws of death' between rising costs and stagnant prices. Can the government's 1.5 million homes target be saved?
Residents of College Green in Croydon report years of neglect, including effluent leaks and no heating. The council has now promised a proper repair programme. Read their stories.
England's housebuilding slumps to a 9-year low as developers warn of a 'perfect storm' of rising costs and regulations. Can the government's 'Build, baby, build' ambition survive?
Plans to transform Crowlands Heath Golf Course in Dagenham into a 1,300-home neighbourhood with 60% social rent progress. Could this tackle the borough's housing crisis?
Sadiq Khan urged to investigate claims GLA officials told developers to dig trenches to artificially boost affordable housing start numbers. Read the full story.
Greenwich Council approves 75 additional homes in Woolwich development. Local Sikh temple raises fire safety and noise complaint fears. Read the latest community impact analysis.
Plans for a new town with 21,000 homes on protected Green Belt land in North London's Enfield face staunch opposition from locals and conservation groups. Discover the debate.
Plans to convert the former Catford Police Station into 63 affordable homes have been recommended for approval. The development promises social rent and intermediate rent flats in Lewisham.
A North London family endured rats, leaks and mould as Harrow Council 'did not investigate' for 12 months, causing health issues. Discover the Housing Ombudsman's findings.
A disabled woman in Wandsworth says she feels trapped in her home as her visitors receive parking tickets, preventing her from going out. Her landlord is reviewing the situation.
The Campaign to Protect Rural England has issued corrected data on brownfield land capacity in England. Discover the updated figures and what this means for the housing crisis.
Senior GLA figure Abby Crisostomo argues that solving London's housing crisis doesn't require sacrificing nature. Discover how green infrastructure can enhance new developments.
The Irish government unveils a radical housing plan to build 300,000 homes by 2030, tackling the nation's severe housing crisis head-on. Discover how this ambitious strategy will transform Ireland's property landscape.
Birmingham City Council narrowly approves plans to demolish 1,800 homes in Druids Heath, offering homeowners market value plus 10% while residents fear being priced out.
Donald Trump proposes 50-year mortgages to address US housing affordability, but experts warn it could double interest payments and deepen inequality. Analysis of this controversial plan.
A Southwark mother has been living in a damp, mould-infested flat for 17 years, with electrical faults posing serious safety risks. Read her urgent plea for a safe home.