Kingston Hospital wing demolished for 150 flats

Kingston Council approved plans to demolish the empty Regent Wing of Kingston Hospital and replace it with three six-storey blocks of 150 build-to-rent flats, cycle storage, and play areas.

Brixton Village Gets ACV Status, Hailed by Campaigners

Lambeth Council designates Brixton Village and Market Row as an Asset of Community Value, giving community groups time to bid before sale. Campaigners call it a 'long time coming' but say it doesn't guarantee ownership.

Alton Estate regeneration in limbo after 14 years

Nearly 14 years after regeneration plans were agreed, the Alton Estate's future is uncertain as Wandsworth Council's new Tory leadership faces a petition to proceed with the masterplan backed by 82% of residents in a ballot.

Merton to Close HMO Loophole Across All Wards

Merton Council will require full planning permission for all new small HMOs across the borough, closing a loophole that allowed conversions without consent in affluent areas like Wimbledon Village.

Minister warns London councils over housing evictions

Homelessness Minister Alison McGovern says councils must ensure no one is evicted when buying properties for temporary accommodation, after an investigation found a third of London boroughs don't check for evictions.

New Isa Rules Confuse First-Time Buyers

The government's new first-time buyer Isa replaces the Lifetime Isa but introduces complexity and fails to address the £450,000 cap, leaving young buyers frustrated.

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