Barking and Dagenham ranked lowest among London boroughs in a 2026 'Best Places to Live' guide. MyLondon visited Chadwell Heath to hear from locals who are split on whether the harsh label is accurate or unfair.
Havering Council has ordered a Romford homeowner to remove an unauthorized studio flat conversion, citing poor living conditions and lack of planning permission.
Writer Fiona Wright explores the grim reality behind the joke that young Australians must wait for their parents to die to afford homeownership, highlighting housing crises and generational divides.
Kaspars and Elina moved from Latvia to the UK, saved diligently, and purchased a four-bedroom home in Wakefield for £250,000 with a £15,000 deposit. Their story highlights the challenges and rewards of buying property as immigrants.
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Harrow Council in North London has approved a plan to delegate authority to officers to purchase properties for social housing, aiming to reduce temporary accommodation costs that have tripled since 2023.
In Madrid, tenants are forming collectives to combat aggressive tactics by landlords amid Spain's severe housing shortage, with legal battles and protests escalating.
Discover Barnes, a South West London neighborhood where residents cherish a tight-knit community, independent shops flourish, and a village atmosphere prevails despite being in the capital.
Motspur Park residents oppose plans to demolish old gasholders for 586-home towers, citing infrastructure strain, loss of privacy, and threats to protected land and wildlife.
An antiques auction in Scotland selling neck irons linked to the Zanzibar slave trade has drawn condemnation from a Labour MP and public figures who accuse it of profiting from historical trauma.
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A vulnerable 21-year-old woman describes her experience with Sutton Council as a 'kick in the face' after being placed in unsuitable accommodation that triggered her PTSD and panic attacks.
Starting May 1, 2026, new rules in England's Private Rented Sector grant tenants the right to request pets, with landlords required to respond within 28 days. Learn what this means for London renters and property owners.
Two brothers in Hackney can finally grieve their mother's death after a housing association reversed its decision to evict them from their lifelong home, citing their disabilities and unique circumstances.
An elderly couple in Cornwall lost their home to a fallen tree during a storm and have been living in their local Wetherspoon pub for weeks, finding comfort and community in the budget chain.
London's office market is undergoing a dramatic transformation, with shrinking spaces and rising costs creating increasingly uncomfortable work environments for employees across the capital.
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Australian home ownership increasingly depends on inheritance as house prices soar, with $5.4tn expected to transfer between generations over 20 years, threatening economic equality and democratic faith.
Guardian Australia readers share diverse experiences with inheritance expectations, from housing hopes to aged care fears, amid a predicted $5.4tn intergenerational transfer.
The City of London Corporation has released new CGI images showing the Square Mile's future skyline, with skyscrapers set for completion by 2030. Officials highlight record planning approvals and major projects like 1 Undershaft, reinforcing London's glob
Chorleywood, a Hertfordshire village on the Metropolitan line, offers a rural escape with green spaces, historic estates, and a high quality of life, despite its proximity to London and premium property prices.
Developer Cube Real Estate seeks to build two taller towers with 272 homes next to Unilever's new UK headquarters in Kingston, replacing a previously approved 16-storey block.
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The Financial Conduct Authority has quietly introduced more flexible affordability assessments that could break the dominance of major lenders and open the market to fintech innovation.
Wormholt Residents Association gathers 717 signatures opposing Phoenix Academy redevelopment that would add 307 homes. Residents claim consultation was a 'sham' and parents were misinformed.
Scotland faces a severe housing shortage as new home construction lags behind population growth, driving up prices and homelessness rates across urban and rural areas.
Ealing Council will demolish 105 affordable homes under construction across six sites after contractor Henry Construction's insolvency, citing cost-effectiveness over restarting work.
Barking and Dagenham Council unanimously approved a new six-storey YMCA tower block in Romford to serve homeless adults, with no anticipated impact on local services or traffic.
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In 1975, Rob and Diane Parsons answered a knock to find Ronnie Lockwood, a childhood friend who had become homeless. What began as a Christmas meal turned into a 45-year family bond that changed all their lives forever.
Alison Taylor shares how selling her parents' house ended her panic and started a bold experiment in multigenerational living, building a home with zero experience.
Residents on a Richmond estate face potential homelessness after The Poppy Factory charity ordered rent increases of up to £700 per month, citing the upcoming Renters Right Act as justification.
A satirical look at how Australia's property market pressures are fueling a grim generational dynamic, with some children eagerly awaiting inheritances to access housing wealth.
A major housing development in Hertfordshire faces backlash for promoting car dependency and failing to deliver affordable homes, highlighting flaws in UK planning policies.
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Families with SEND children accuse Hackney Council of an adversarial housing review system that dismisses medical evidence and prolongs unsafe living conditions.
