Australia's opposition Coalition reveals its housing strategy as the nation battles extreme heat and bushfires. Get the latest on the policy details and the severe weather warnings impacting multiple states.
Sadiq Khan to decide on future of multi-billion pound Canada Water Masterplan after developer British Land seeks drastic affordable housing reduction. Read the latest.
Deputy Mayor admits GLA 'never wanted' to slash developer affordability rules from 35% to 20%, citing a 'perfect storm' of economic challenges. Discover the details of the emergency deal.
Official figures reveal an 8.2% annual rise in children living in temporary accommodation in England. The Guardian is seeking to hear from affected UK parents about the impact on family life and education.
UK construction activity contracted at its fastest pace since May 2020 in November, with the PMI hitting 39.4. Experts suggest budget uncertainty skewed the data. Read the full analysis.
Merton Council approves final plans for 626 homes at Mitcham Gasworks, but the 'largest development for a generation' will have no affordable units. Developers cite viability issues.
New data reveals a severe slump in UK construction, with the PMI hitting 39.4. This rapid decline poses a major challenge to Labour's 1.5m homes target. Read the full analysis.
Residents of Denmark Gardens in Carshalton report a severe, persistent mouse infestation, with dead mice found in children's toy boxes. Sutton Housing Partnership faces criticism over its response.
UN experts accuse housing giant L&Q of failing tenants' human rights after a disabled man endured four ceiling collapses and severe damp in his London flat. Read the shocking details.
A new book reveals the forgotten stories of the 3,000 daredevil workers who built the Empire State Building in just 13 months, defying death daily. Discover their history.
Hong Kong police arrest 13 over deadly Wang Fuk Court fire, with 151 dead and 40 missing. Substandard materials and failed alarms cited in city's worst blaze since 1948.
Architect Martin Cook warns against repeating PFI mistakes for NHS buildings, citing poor design quality and escalating maintenance costs. Learn why this procurement model failed.
The Eldonian village in Liverpool, once hailed as a community housing utopia, faces a governance crisis after assets were transferred offshore. Residents fight to reclaim their dream.
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.
Hannah and Charlie Bird are building their own £190,000 home in Somerset using polystyrene ICF blocks, saving £100,000 and doing 80% of the work themselves. Discover their inspiring self-build journey.
A devastating high-rise fire in Hong Kong has killed at least 128 people, with 200 missing. Questions mount over safety standards and alleged corruption in the construction sector.
Deadly fire rips through Hong Kong tower blocks wrapped in bamboo scaffolding, killing 128 and leaving 79 injured. Three construction officials arrested for manslaughter.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms £891m funding for Lower Thames Crossing, with construction starting in 2026. The 14.5-mile route will feature Britain's longest road tunnel.
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.
At least 65 people have died and nearly 300 are missing after a devastating fire swept through a Hong Kong residential complex. Police arrest three over suspected manslaughter.
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.
Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades kills 44 at Wang Fuk Court. Police arrest construction company employees for gross negligence over unsafe scaffolding materials. Latest updates and investigation details.
A devastating Hong Kong tower block fire claims 36 lives as bamboo scaffolding accelerates spread. Investigation underway into one of city's deadliest blazes in decades.
Campaigners protest NHS private finance schemes as Didcot's Great Western Park health centre faces 10-year delay over developer return demands. Read the latest developments.
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.
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.
Australian households now spend 45% of income on mortgages, up from 26% in 2020 as home values surge 50%. Essential reading for property market insights.
The Coalition launches parliamentary attack on Climate Minister Chris Bowen over his Cop negotiation presidency while experts dismiss criticism as 'culture cringe'. Plus: NSW housing plans and Trump's Ukraine proposal.
A North Yorkshire family discovers the sustainable magic of traditional lime mortar in a hands-on workshop, learning to repair their historic home with breathable, eco-friendly materials. Unlock the secrets of heritage building preservation.