Plans for 2,000 New Homes in Stratford Unveiled
Around 2,000 new homes could be built in Stratford as part of the final phase of Stratford Cross, with construction starting in 2028 if approved by Newham Council.
Category : Housing Crisis
London Families Flee as Focus on Small Flats Misses Need for Larger Homes
A new report warns that London's focus on building one- and two-bedroom units instead of family-sized homes is driving families out of the capital, with just 3% of affordable homes having four or more bedrooms.
Marylebone social housing tenants face eviction after council blunder
Social housing tenants in Gem House, Marylebone, face homelessness after a council blunder led to the sale of their flats. New private landlord demands rents up to £6,850 per month, eight times higher than current rates, leaving families with no secure re
London one-bed flat listed for £1.75 million draws criticism
A one-bedroom Grade I-listed flat in London's Regent's Park is on the market for £1.75 million, far above the average London flat price of £500,867, but Reddit users criticize its generic grey interior.
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Islington Mum Claims Rat Infestation Has Traumatised Her Children
A mother of three in Islington says rats have flooded her kitchen and forced her children from their bedroom. Her housing association, Peabody, has refused to rehouse her, citing a shortage of family-sized homes.
£442m Plan to End Rough Sleeping by Christmas: Burnham Test
PM announces £442m plan to end rough sleeping by Christmas, making homelessness a central policy for Andy Burnham’s government. Without a concrete target, voters will judge success.
Plumstead residents fear HMOs are turning area into 'ghetto'
Plumstead residents report rising anti-social behaviour and crime linked to a surge in HMOs, with licensed numbers nearly doubling in less than a year. Greenwich Council introduces new planning measures but urges residents not to 'demonise' HMO occupants.
Woolwich pub to become aparthotel after no offers
The Lord Raglan pub in Woolwich may be converted into a 16-room aparthotel after receiving no formal offers to operate it in 16 months. A new planning application has been submitted to Greenwich Council.
Hounslow gym to be demolished for 52 flats, no affordable homes
A Hounslow gym will be demolished for 52 flats, with zero affordable units, despite council targets, due to viability deficits.
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Brick Lane traders slam Rayner over £500m data centre
Angela Rayner approved a £500m Truman Brewery redevelopment on Brick Lane despite council opposition, sparking fears from local traders that the data centre will harm the area's community and character.
London burial crisis: 17 boroughs to run out by 2040
A City Hall audit reveals 17 London boroughs will run out of burial space by 2040, with Camden, Hackney, and Tower Hamlets already at capacity. The Mayor is urged to act.
Rome scrambles to house campers after squat eviction
Over 200 evicted Spin Time residents sleep in tents amid heatwave as Rome council's buyout offer fails, leaving housing crisis unresolved.
Wagga homeless camp exposes Australia's housing crisis
A homeless encampment in Wagga Wagga faces eviction and fines, revealing a regional housing crisis with soaring rents and a 500% spike in priority social housing demand.
Mitcham 249-Home Tower Scheme Approved Despite Concerns
Merton Council approved the 249-home Majestic Way development, featuring 11-storey towers, the tallest in Mitcham, despite heritage and planning policy objections.
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Britain’s ‘kidulthood’ crisis: young adults priced out of independence
Proportion of 25-year-olds living with parents rises from 25% in 1990s to 42% today, as low wages and unaffordable housing trap young adults in extended dependence.
Air con switched off in heatwave by 'heartless landlords'
Families in a London housing block had their air conditioning shut off by Aura Asset Management during a heatwave, leaving children needing medical care. Mayor Sadiq Khan calls decision 'completely unacceptable'.
Couple buy £40k narrowboat to beat London rents
A couple fed up with high London rents bought a £40,000 narrowboat, paying £75 monthly bills and nearly paid off their marine mortgage, saying it's better than renting.
Hostel living cleared £30,000 debt in London
Zahra Khozema cleared £30,000 debt by living in a Notting Hill hostel for a year, paying £50-60 per week with meals and bills included.
Bromley residents clash over 2,200-home green belt plan
Nearly 2,000 Bromley residents have commented on Berkeley Homes' Ravensbourne Place plan for 2,200 homes on green belt, with most objecting but some welcoming 1,000 affordable homes.
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Woolwich barracks residents 'fed up' as gym closes, promised spaces vanish
Residents of former Woolwich military barracks demand action after gym closure and unfulfilled community space promises; council says no planning breaches.
Petticoat Lane shops 'struggling' due to food stall conditions
Shops on Petticoat Lane Market's Wentworth Street say food stalls cause noise, smoke, and grease, driving businesses to close. Owner Michael Fox spends £300/month on cleaning.
Landlord Insurance Checklist for Renters' Rights Act (17.07.2026)
New Renters' Rights Act 2024 requires landlords to review insurance policies. Essential checklist to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.
Merton Council spends £35m on temporary homes
Merton Council will acquire 125 homes this year, with a £35m investment, to tackle rising homelessness and cut temporary accommodation costs.
Southwark family loses High Court bid, exposes secret criteria
A Southwark family's High Court challenge over emergency housing was rejected, but the case revealed the council's 'secret' enhanced priority criteria and lack of record-keeping.
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4 in 10 young Londoners have under £50 before payday
A new survey by NHG Homes reveals 40% of young Londoners have less than £50 before payday, with 63% reporting financial stress harming mental health. The housing provider launches The DOOR Club to support first-time buyers through shared ownership.
Harrow plan for 7-storey block with no affordable housing
A developer plans to demolish a Caribbean restaurant in Harrow-on-the-Hill for a seven-storey block with 12 flats, but no affordable housing or children's play space, despite London Plan requirements.
Cincinnati's $1.9bn fund can't fix housing crisis
Cincinnati's $1.9bn infrastructure fund from a rail sale can't be spent on housing due to Republican-imposed restrictions, worsening the city's housing crisis.
New images show 249-home plan's impact on Mitcham skyline
Revised plans for 249 homes at Mitcham's Majestic Way face criticism as new images reveal the scale of the development, with opponents calling it an 'insult' to the area's character.
Lesnes Estate resident loses High Court bid to stop demolition
A High Court judge refused Adam Turk's judicial review request against Bexley Council's approval of 1,950 new homes on Thamesmead's Lesnes Estate, dealing a major blow to the last residents.
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Homelessness in England could rise 25% by 2030, report warns
A report warns that homelessness in England could rise by 25% by 2030, adding 50,000 people, unless bold policies like a 'housing first' agenda are adopted.
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