Scotland's Housing Crisis: Supply Fails to Meet Demand
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.
Category : Housing Crisis
Ealing Council Demolishes 105 Affordable Homes After Builder Insolvency
Ealing Council will demolish 105 affordable homes under construction across six sites after contractor Henry Construction's insolvency, citing cost-effectiveness over restarting work.
Tenants Fear Homelessness After £700 Monthly Rent Increase
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.
Gilston's 10,000-Home Plan Called Car-Dependent Sprawl
A major housing development in Hertfordshire faces backlash for promoting car dependency and failing to deliver affordable homes, highlighting flaws in UK planning policies.
1.2M Home Target Won't Solve Australia's Housing Crisis
New analysis reveals that even if Australia builds 1.2 million homes in five years, housing affordability will barely improve. Experts say tax reform is needed instead of just focusing on construction.
Mother's Safety Plea After Son Dies in Balcony Fall
Fiona Garrett warns Londoners after her son Joshua Robbins fell five floors when a railing gave way. She urges building safety checks to prevent similar tragedies.
Gail's Bakery in Hackney Central Marks Gentrification Milestone
The arrival of Gail's bakery in Hackney Central's Narrow Way has been dubbed the 'Final Boss' of gentrification, symbolizing the area's transformation from a deprived borough to a trendy destination.
Van Dwellers Forced to Live on Kerbs in Housing Crisis
Elderly residents like Ellen and Steve live in vans on Brighton's streets due to housing shortages and financial pressures, highlighting a growing national issue with van encampments in cities like Bristol.
Watford and Crawley Named Worst UK Commuter Towns
A Telegraph ranking of Britain's 25 largest towns places Watford and Crawley at the bottom with scores of 0.5/10, citing poor town centers and uninspiring architecture despite their transport links.
Tower Hamlets Approves Fish Island Homes Despite Shadow Concerns
Tower Hamlets councillors have approved a 165-home development on Fish Island despite resident objections about overshadowing. The scheme includes 89 affordable units and new public spaces.
Four More London New Town Bids Rejected, Thamesmead and Enfield Lead
Government rejects four additional London New Town applications, focusing on Thamesmead and Enfield as models for future housing developments. The two shortlisted sites could deliver up to 40,000 homes.
Richmond's 2036 Growth Plan: 5,500 Homes, 20% More Jobs
Richmond Council has approved an ambitious growth framework aiming to deliver 5,500 new homes, increase jobs by 20%, and boost businesses by 10% by 2036.
Hackney Brothers Evicted Weeks After Mother's Death
Two brothers in Hackney are being forced out of their lifelong home just two weeks after their mother's death, with a social worker warning of severe mental health impacts.
Investors Target Toledo in Ohio Housing Crisis
Investors are increasingly targeting Toledo, Ohio, as the state's housing crisis deepens, driving up prices and reducing affordability for local residents.
Toledo Housing Crisis: LLCs Fuel Tenant Nightmares
Toledo, Ohio has become ground zero for Wall Street property investors as LLCs snap up thousands of homes, leaving tenants facing rising rents, fees, and deteriorating living conditions.
Residents Call on Khan to Stop Ladbroke Grove Development
North London residents and politicians demand Mayor Sadiq Khan intervene in the approved Canal Way development, citing public health risks, traffic chaos, and infrastructure strain across boroughs like Brent.
Londoners Struggle More with Shared Ownership, Minister Says
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook acknowledges shared ownership presents particular challenges for Londoners, citing high service charges and complex staircasing as key affordability issues.
Council Failed Domestic Abuse Victim in Housing Crisis
A mother fleeing domestic violence was forced to live in a tiny room with her two children for a month after giving birth due to Wandsworth Council's delays and failures.
London Mayor Set to Miss Affordable Housing Targets
New data reveals London Mayor Sadiq Khan is projected to fall well short of government-set affordable housing targets, despite recent efforts to boost construction amid economic challenges.
Council Over-Reliance on Bust Firm Delays Affordable Homes
Westminster City Council admits over-reliance on Geoffrey Osborne Limited, which collapsed after winning contracts, delayed 62 social homes and cost millions extra.
81-Home Plan for Lennox Estate Green Space Sparks Backlash
Residents on Roehampton's Lennox Estate oppose Wandsworth Council's proposal to build two apartment blocks on central green space, citing overcrowding and infrastructure strain.
London Residents Face Heating Crisis All Winter
Residents in Bromley-by-Bow housing blocks report months without reliable heating and hot water, forcing them to shower at gyms and use dangerous makeshift solutions.
NYC Homelessness Worsens in Severe Winter
New York City faces escalating homelessness as freezing temperatures and snowstorms strain shelters and outreach services, highlighting a deepening urban crisis.
Croydon Housing Model Could Add 6,000 London Homes Yearly
A new report suggests replicating Croydon's suburban development experiment across London could boost annual housing delivery by nearly 6,000 homes through small-scale redevelopment.
Man, 23, Dies in Five-Floor Fall While Checking for Pizza in London
Joshua Robbins, 23, fell to his death from a communal landing in London as he checked for a pizza delivery. His parents demand an investigation, claiming a railing gave way.
Council pays £5k after family left in mouldy home for years
A North London council has been ordered to pay over £5,000 to a family who endured more than two years in unsuitable temporary accommodation with mould, mice, and safety hazards, particularly dangerous for their autistic child.
Lesnes Estate resident challenges demolition in High Court
Adam Turk, a social tenant on the iconic brutalist Lesnes Estate in Thamesmead, has launched a judicial review against Bexley Council's approval to demolish the estate for 1,950 new homes, citing environmental concerns and community displacement.
Decent Homes Standard Enforcement Crisis in England
Analysis reveals local authorities already possess powers to address health hazards in rental properties, but enforcement remains problematic due to resource shortages and regulatory complexity.
Mother Demands Answers After Son's Fatal Fall in Camden
A grieving mother demands answers after her 23-year-old son fell five floors to his death when a communal balcony railing allegedly failed in Camden.
£81,800 Salary Needed to Rent Alone in London by 2026
New data reveals Londoners need to earn £81,800 to afford a one-bed flat alone, making the capital Europe's ninth most unaffordable city for solo renters.
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