The Association for Rental Living warns Labour must urgently address affordable housing challenges after John Lewis abandons its build-to-rent venture, calling for planning reforms and tax incentives.
Lewisham Council unanimously approved plans for 605 student rooms and 50 affordable homes at Sun Wharf, aiming to free up 242 local rental properties despite resident concerns over daylight loss.
London's serviced office sector faces a valuation paradox as traditional models struggle to price operational complexity. Investors are now recognizing the resilience and income potential of flexible workspaces.
Transport for London auctions its final five 1960 Routemaster double-decker buses, fully operational and estimated at £20,000-30,000 each, marking the end of an era for London's iconic transport.
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A mortgage expert advises first-time buyers on avoiding overlooked financial shocks, including rent overlap and setup costs, based on a new survey of 1,000 buyers.
Sovereign Network Group and Berkeley Group have agreed a deal to deliver 269 social rent apartments at the Grand Union development in Wembley, part of a larger 555-home initiative across North London.
Mayor Sadiq Khan has tempered expectations on meeting London's affordable housing goal, citing economic challenges, while Deputy Mayor Tom Copley remains more optimistic about achieving the target.
Redbridge Council has shut down an unsafe HMO in Ilford after finding nine unrelated tenants living in cramped conditions with black mould and mouse droppings.
De Beauvoir Town in Hackney has transformed from a neglected area to one of London's most desirable neighborhoods, praised for its peaceful canal-side atmosphere, Victorian architecture, and vibrant community spirit.
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Grandparents, aunts, uncles and family friends providing kinship care in Bexley and six other areas will receive payments under a new Government pilot scheme.
A new government pilot scheme will provide financial allowances to kinship carers in seven council areas, aligning support with foster carer payments for the first time.
Official figures show a record 4,793 people slept rough in England last year, with charities arguing the true number is far higher and calling for urgent government action on housing.
David Hockney's seminal 1965 painting 'English Garden,' unseen publicly for nearly three decades, goes on display at Sotheby's London ahead of its March 4 sale with a £2.5m-£3.5m estimate.
Dorset councillors voted to allow a couple to stay permanently on land near Martin Clunes' home, overruling objections from the actor and his wife in a dispute about Traveller status.
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Newham Council halts demolition plans for 218-unit Victoria Street tower, exploring refurbishment as long-term temporary accommodation for homeless individuals and families.
A developer has submitted proposals to Newham Council to demolish an electricity substation in Plaistow and replace it with a five-storey block containing up to nine flats, pending further planning approval.
Residents of Britannia Point in Colliers Wood have received verbal assurances against mass eviction but demand written confirmation from landlord Criterion Capital, amid fears of Section 21 notices and temporary accommodation plans.
Property owners are pushing sale values below £2 million to avoid the high-value council tax surcharge set for 2028, with 83% of offers near this threshold now staying under it.
Wembley's massive housing zone regeneration, targeting 15,000 homes by 2034, hits a milestone with Zephaniah House's topping out. This 100% affordable development offers 54 homes amid ongoing projects.
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Enfield Council approves controversial Cockfosters station development with 22 extra homes, sparking accusations of 'modern-day segregation' over affordable housing quality differences.
Haringey Council approves a homelessness prevention hub at Marcus Garvey Library, facing criticism over safeguarding risks for children and reduced library space.
Tower Hamlets Council has approved compulsory purchase powers for the Teviot Estate in Poplar, allowing forced sales if homeowners refuse to move for demolition and rebuilding plans.
New research reveals one in eight low-income Indigenous households have unmet housing needs, with families like Loma Bropho's slipping through the cracks of a fragmented system.
A permanent memorial to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower fire will be funded by new government legislation, Housing Secretary Steve Reed announced, calling it an 'enduring duty'.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani appoints Erin Dalton as commissioner of New York's social services department, following criticism over homeless deaths and policy reversals.
The City of London Corporation has been rated C3 by the Regulator of Social Housing, indicating significant improvement needed due to over 1,000 overdue fire safety actions and 18% of homes failing to meet standards.
Victoria's new housing policy has ignited a fierce political battle between the Liberal and Labor parties, with debates over planning reforms and affordability measures intensifying ahead of state elections.
Alan Harris, 72, sexually assaulted children and adults in police and court cells over 27 years, targeting victims he believed would not be trusted if they spoke out.
A Romanian businessman in Hertfordshire faces backlash after building a large garage without planning permission and refusing to remove it, despite council orders and neighbor complaints.
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Haringey Council is increasing rent at two short-term housing schemes for homeless people, with the government expected to cover the costs through housing benefit. The move aims to address five years of inflation.
