Demolition Delayed as One Tenant Refuses to Leave
A sole tenant's refusal to leave Inchmickery Court in Edinburgh has halted demolition plans since 2023, with eviction proceedings ongoing.
Category : Housing Crisis
Islington Council Slammed for Social Housing Failings
Regulator of Social Housing rates Islington Council C3 for serious failings in managing 25,700 social homes, citing outdated records, overdue repairs, and health safety gaps.
Single Women Home Buyers Face Dating Backlash
Single women are buying homes at record rates, but many men react with hostility, feeling threatened by female independence. Experts explore the gender role clash.
World Cup 2026 Housing Crisis: Host Cities Face Rent Hikes
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, residents in US host cities worry that short-term rental spikes and sweeps will worsen housing affordability and displace unhoused people.
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Hanwell Fights 'Trumpian' Tower on Trumpers Way
Residents in Hanwell, west London, oppose a high-rise development on Trumpers Way, dubbed 'London's Trump Tower', citing traffic, wildlife, and infrastructure concerns.
Cancer patient fears mould death after landlord inaction
A Teddington woman with incurable cancer says she feared dying from mould exposure in her flat, blaming Richmond Housing Partnership for failing to act on her concerns.
Labor's Ambitious Budget: Can It Solve Housing Crisis?
Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivers a bold budget aimed at easing economic pressures and addressing housing. But will it stem the rise of populist right? Experts weigh in.
Cladding nightmare leaves man homeless on London buses
Rafael Ghisleni went from owning a flat and IT firm to sleeping on buses after cladding issues, Covid lockdown, and soaring service charges led to eviction and £200k debt.
Sydney Suburb Sees Airbnb Outnumber Residents, Ban Considered
In Millers Point, Sydney, short-term rentals dominate, pushing out families. Council investigates banning non-hosted Airbnb to return homes to long-term market.
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Homeless Indigenous Woman at Risk of Death Due to Housing Wait
Andrea Woodley, a First Nations woman with sepsis, faces a two-year wait for public housing despite doctors warning she could die without a safe home.
Forced to Leave London: 4 Jobs Still Not Enough
A lifelong Londoner, Lauren Elcock, 31, worked four jobs and received Universal Credit but still couldn't afford £850 monthly rent, forcing her move to Manchester for a better quality of life.
Gran trapped in home after £13k rogue insulation job
Patricia Salt, 76, of Brentford, paid rogue builders £13,000 to remove spray foam insulation, but the job was botched, leaving a leaking roof and a £20,000 repair bill, and she cannot sell her home.
Wagga Wagga Homelessness: Baby Dies in Tent, Encampments Surge
In Wagga Wagga, a newborn died after birth in a tent, highlighting Australia's housing crisis. Homeless encampments grow as services are overwhelmed and waitlists stretch years.
Duke of Westminster Slams Ministers Over Housing
The Grosvenor estate, owned by the Duke of Westminster, criticizes government housing policy, warning that red tape chokes supply and worsens the crisis.
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Outrage in Wagga After Newborn Found Dead at Homeless Camp
Residents of Wagga Wagga demand sanitation at homeless encampment where a newborn was found dead, highlighting lack of toilets and water.
Renters' Rights Act: Good or Bad for London Landlords?
The Renters' Rights Act reshapes landlord-tenant dynamics. We explore both sides: potential benefits for landlords and risks of reduced supply.
Section 21 Eviction on Eve of Ban Shows Power Imbalance
A renter shares his experience of receiving a no-fault eviction notice just before the Renters' Right Act banned them, highlighting the ongoing power imbalance between landlords and tenants.
New Orleans Streetlight Initiative Aims to Reduce Crime
New Orleans' Lights On program repairs broken streetlights in underserved neighborhoods to prevent crime, starting with New Orleans East, using LED and solar technology.
Parents in Rich Bubble Won't Help Buy House: Money Problem
A 38-year-old woman in Putney, London, struggles to save for a house deposit despite wealthy parents. Expert advice on intergenerational wealth and fairness.
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First-Time Buyer Pays £1M Cash for Brighton Home
Biro Florin, 38, bought a £1,000,000 Brighton townhouse outright after selling his business. The property features a podcast studio and cinema room.
Renters Share Section 21 Eviction Stories
The Guardian invites renters in England who have received a Section 21 no-fault eviction notice to share their experiences and help shed light on the housing crisis.
Labor Budget: Tax Reforms to Ease Housing Crisis
The Labor budget proposes changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing to address Australia's housing crisis, aiming to increase supply and affordability.
Renters' Rights Act Law Amid Landlord Exodus Fears
The Renters' Rights Act takes effect, banning no-fault evictions and fixed-term contracts, as landlords exit the market, potentially impacting house prices and rental supply.
Landlords Rush Evictions Before Renters' Rights Act
As the Renters' Rights Act nears, tenants face last-minute no-fault evictions. One London renter shares his story amid a wave of pre-ban notices.
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City Hall Investigates London Leasehold Service Charges
The Greater London Authority launches a probe into high service charges affecting leaseholders and affordable housing delivery, with average annual costs reaching £3,912.
Landlords Write: Rental Crisis Squeezes Both Tenants and Owners
Small landlords share their side of the rental market, arguing they are not villains but victims of rising costs and a strained housing system.
Labour Faces Wipeout in London Over Housing Crisis
Labour's decline in London, its last stronghold, is driven by a catastrophic failure on housing policy, from building only 280 council homes under Blair to estate sell-offs, fueling Green Party gains.
25-Storey Care Home and Co-Living Block Planned for Wembley
Splendid Hospitality Group proposes a 25-storey development in Wembley with a 90-bed care home and 329 co-living apartments, aiming to address care bed shortages and provide affordable rentals.
Rent Freeze Threatens UK Housing Sector, Warns Chief
Brendan Geraghty warns that a rent freeze in England would be disastrous, citing Scotland's failed experiment. He urges the government to support the rental sector instead of demonizing it.
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Only 5% of Millennials Achieve Teenage Goals
A new poll reveals just 1 in 20 Millennials have achieved their teenage ambitions, with 26% still not homeowners due to rising costs and life events.
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