A major new garden town development on the Hertfordshire-Essex border will feature 10,000 homes, extensive cycling routes, parks, and affordable housing units, with construction spanning two decades.
Black Raven Court in Central London, delayed by contractor insolvency and supply issues, cost £42.1m instead of £33.43m, with residents finally moving in after years of setbacks.
A devastating fire during an Easter egg hunt destroyed a ground floor flat in Carshalton, killing a family dog and forcing residents into emergency accommodation. The incident has raised serious questions about electrical safety and maintenance in the cou
Brent Council unveils a long-term leasing strategy for 367 temporary housing units, projected to save £4.8m annually and provide stability for 2,540 households in nightly-paid accommodation.
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London's Met Police face calls to tackle organized gangs illegally occupying empty properties, with forged documents delaying justice and leaving victims traumatized.
Charities report a surge in no-fault evictions as landlords act before the Renters' Rights Act abolishes section 21 in May 2026, with cases rising sharply in urban areas.
Greenwich Council is set to approve 1,500 homes at Morden Wharf despite the affordable housing quota being reduced from 35% to 20%. Developer Galliard Homes cites construction costs and new GLA measures as key factors.
Mayor Sadiq Khan has approved a £1.7bn redevelopment of Edgware town centre, including 3,828 homes and an underground bus station, despite strong local opposition and safety concerns.
Indianapolis City Council addresses the rapid expansion of data centers, raising concerns over housing affordability and community displacement as tech infrastructure grows.
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Shocking data reveals East London boroughs have England's highest child poverty rates, with families resorting to extreme measures like storing food on balconies due to unaffordable appliances.
A London flatshare listing charging £400 monthly for just two nights per week, with a requirement to leave by 8 AM, has ignited controversy over the capital's rental market conditions.
Residents of a £12 million Chelsea apartment building say they feel trapped and suffocated as scaffolding has remained up since 2022, blocking sunlight and causing extreme heat and privacy issues.
Residents in Richmond fear eviction after the UK Poppy Factory issued rent hikes and Section 21 notices, with police called during a protest as new tenant protections loom.
Berkeley's Borough Triangle development in South London faces backlash as it proposes reducing affordable housing from 35% to just 10%, with plans to double it only if grant funding is secured.
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Simon Dudley, Reform UK's former housing spokesperson, has been dismissed after suggesting Grenfell Tower fire victims 'everyone dies in the end.' Critics call his remarks offensive and emblematic of attitudes that led to the tragedy.
Kingston Council has failed to update its Local Plan since 2012, creating a presumption in favor of development that weakens planning control and threatens green belt land.
Simon Dudley faces backlash for saying Grenfell fire regulations are disproportionate, arguing 'everyone dies in the end.' Critics condemn comments as insensitive and dehumanizing.
Seventeen leaseholders in Hackney cannot sell their homes due to an £850,000 debt owed by the developer to the council, which has gone uncollected for eight years, leaving families stuck in unsellable properties.
A new campaign urges London councils to guarantee kitchen, laundry, WiFi, storage, and clear information in temporary accommodation as 76,000 households face worsening conditions.
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Simon Dudley, Reform UK's housing spokesman, sparks outrage by stating Grenfell Tower fire was a tragedy but 'everyone dies in the end,' leading to calls for his dismissal from Nigel Farage.
A mother of five and her children, including an autistic child, endured 18 months without reliable heating in their council home, with Westminster City Council found guilty of severe maladministration.
Mayor Sadiq Khan warns that thousands of Londoners remain trapped in unsafe buildings with dangerous cladding, admitting the capital's unique crisis won't be resolved soon despite government deadlines.
New research reveals over half of non-graduate women aged 25-29 now have no children, a dramatic rise linked to housing affordability and financial barriers.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan refuses to halt leasehold developments already in progress despite campaigning for reform, drawing criticism from Conservative and Green Assembly members who call it political hypocrisy.
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Canada Water's ambitious new development promises wineries, parks, and luxury apartments, but affordable housing quotas have dropped from 35% to 9%, raising concerns about displacement and inequality in Southeast London.
St Albans tops the International Workplace Group's Hybrid Commuter Index for 2026, praised for green spaces and transport links, but faces criticism over soaring house prices.
Saudi Arabia's Jood Eskan program unites 313 nonprofits, 1.4 million volunteers, and 4.5 million donors to address housing needs through a coordinated, scalable model.
A North London council failed to provide accommodation to a family facing eviction until the last moment, causing significant distress and uncertainty, according to the Local Government Ombudsman.
Leaseholders in Upper Clapton cannot sell their properties because the freeholder owes Hackney Council £850,000 in unpaid development fees, leaving homeowners financially exposed.
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New housebuilding in London has stalled at under 6,000 starts annually, far below the 88,000 target. BusinessLDN's John Dickie calls for tax relief, regulatory efficiency, and buyer support to revive the market.
