Ground Rent Cap Announced in Major Leasehold Reform
Housing Secretary Steve Reed announces ground rents will be capped at £250 annually before dropping to peppercorn rates, benefiting millions of leaseholders in England and Wales.
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Sadiq Khan to Decide on 1,485-Home North Finchley Scheme
London Mayor Sadiq Khan will make the final decision on a controversial 1,485-home development in North Finchley, which includes a lido but faces local opposition over lost leisure facilities.
Blackheath Station Car Park Plans Deferred After Opposition
Controversial plans to build 45 homes on Blackheath station car park have been deferred by Lewisham Council. The decision follows 1,202 objections and opposition from celebrities including Jude Law and Dominic Cooper.
Pensioner Evicted Over 1ft Land Row With Neighbour
A 77-year-old woman has been forcibly removed from her home following a bitter five-year legal dispute with her neighbour over a 12-inch boundary issue in Poole, Dorset.
Only 3% of London's Affordable Homes Are Family-Sized
A damning City Hall report reveals London's affordable housing programme is failing families and disabled residents, with just 3% of homes having four or more bedrooms.
Hounslow Council Raises Social Rents by 4.8%
Hounslow Council announces significant rent increases for social housing tenants, with rents rising by up to 4.8% and additional fees for estate maintenance.
Alexander Brothers Trial: Prosecutors Allege Predatory Rape Conspiracy
High-profile real estate agents Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander face sexual abuse charges in New York, accused of drugging and raping women over 12 years. Defence calls allegations 'monstrous'.
London Council's Housing Delivery Blamed on Cost Blunders
Kensington and Chelsea Council publishes damning report citing poor contractor choices, inadequate cost estimates, and management failures that delayed 600 new homes.
Brent Council Fears Housing Changes Will Worsen Crisis
Labour-led Brent Council criticises emergency housing measures, fearing reduced affordable homes and infrastructure funding cuts will disproportionately impact the North London borough.
Harrow Council to Require Planning Permission for Small HMOs
Harrow Council plans an immediate Article 4 directive to require planning permission for small HMOs, aiming to curb conversions of family homes and address community concerns in North West London.
Deptford Vacant Land Could See 550 Homes After Council Sale
Lewisham Council has approved the sale of long-vacant land in Deptford to Legal & General for a regeneration scheme delivering 550 Build to Rent homes, with 30% designated as affordable social housing.
91-Year-Old Ex-Nurse Left Without Hot Water for Months
A 91-year-old former nurse in West London sheltered housing has been without usable hot water for nearly two months, forced to boil kettles to wash as brown, rusty water flows from taps.
Key Workers Save £6,000 Rent with London Discount Homes
London Mayor Sadiq Khan's new 'Key Worker Living Rent' scheme aims to build 6,000 rent-controlled homes by 2030, offering savings up to £7,000 yearly for essential workers.
Leasehold Reform: Ground Rent Capped, New Flats Banned
Major property reforms in England and Wales will cap ground rent at £250 annually, ban new leasehold flats, and introduce commonhold rights for homeowners.
Starmer Caps Ground Rents After Rayner Rebellion Fears
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has introduced a £250 annual cap on ground rents for leaseholders in England and Wales, following concerns of a rebellion led by Angela Rayner.
Hackney Residents Use Projector to Challenge Estate Plans
Hackney locals took over a council meeting with a projector presentation, accusing officials of rushing through substantial changes to Marian Court estate regeneration designs.
Landlord Fined £15k for Dangerous Unlicensed HMO
A Barnet landlord has been fined over £15,000 for operating an unlicensed HMO in Kilburn with blocked fire escapes, mould, and significant disrepair found during council inspection.
Australian Renters Suffer in Heatwave Housing Crisis
Millions of Australian renters endure dangerous heat in poorly insulated homes amid soaring rents and energy costs, creating serious public health risks during record-breaking heatwaves.
Record UK 'Very Deep Poverty' Hits 6.8 Million People
Analysis reveals 6.8 million Britons live in very deep poverty, the highest level in 30 years, with households unable to afford basic essentials like food and warmth.
Temporary Accommodation 'Torture' for Neurodivergent Kids
A groundbreaking report reveals temporary accommodation in England causes severe psychological harm to neurodivergent children, with parents describing conditions as relentless cruelty.
10 Affordable Storage Solutions for a Tidier Home
Discover ten clever and affordable storage solutions to instantly declutter your home, from vacuum bags to jewellery organisers, making tidying less overwhelming.
Judge Cautions Jurors on Barron Trump's Account in London Attack Trial
A judge has advised jurors to treat Barron Trump's account of his friend's alleged assault in London with caution, citing potential bias. The trial involves serious charges against Matvei Rumiantsev.
Brooklyn Beckham Wedding Sparks Pre-Nup Debate
The discussion around Brooklyn Beckham's marriage highlights why wealthy parents often intervene in pre-nuptial agreements to protect family assets and ensure legal clarity.
Renters Demand Minimum Standards in Heatwave Crisis
Housing advocates call for guaranteed minimum standards for rental properties as extreme heatwaves expose inadequate insulation and cooling in homes across Australia.
Hillingdon's 2026 Developments: Leisure, Homes and Schools
West London's Hillingdon borough is set for major developments in 2026 including the Platinum Jubilee Leisure Centre opening, affordable housing projects and Meadow High School expansion for SEND pupils.
London, Oxford & Cambridge Top Housing Cost Burden
New research reveals Londoners spend 19% of outgoings on housing, with Oxford and Cambridge residents also facing disproportionate costs, highlighting the UK's planning system failures.
Housing Loophole Lets Abusers Control Victims After They Flee
Hackney Council warns joint tenancy rules allow domestic abusers to maintain control over victims even after they escape, calling for new eviction powers for social landlords.
Celebrities Fight Blackheath Station Car Park Housing Plan
Dominic Cooper and Sarah Hadland join residents in opposing 45-home development on Blackheath station car park. Plans face 1,202 objections amid concerns about affordable housing and conservation.
Makoko Residents Dismantle Homes Amid Demolition Fears
Residents of Makoko, Nigeria's largest informal waterfront community, are dismantling their own homes and a school for orphaned children amid government demolition operations. The Lagos government cites sanitation and security concerns, but locals report
Bradman's Baggy Green Sells for $460,000
A baggy green cap worn by cricket legend Sir Donald Bradman in his final home Test series has sold for $460,000 at auction in Australia, after being hidden for 75 years.
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