Discover why Deal, a Kent seaside town just 90 minutes from London, has been crowned one of the UK's best places to live in 2026 by The Sunday Times, with insights into its thriving community, culinary scene, and attractions.
New data reveals London has the highest repossession rates in England and Wales, with 13 boroughs in the top 20. Newham tops the list with nearly 200 cases per 100,000 people as pandemic protections fade.
Luke Williams, a tech worker, rents a former office in Whitechapel as a property guardian, paying £1,600 monthly with bills included. He shares insights into this unconventional living arrangement.
A hidden flyover in Canning Town, Newham, has become a stark symbol of London's escalating rough sleeping crisis, with 21 photos capturing the daily struggles and complex realities of those living there.
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An in-depth investigation reveals how Canning Town's A13 flyover has become a refuge for rough sleepers, highlighting diverse stories of addiction, migration, and community resilience amid record homelessness figures.
City Hall approves revised Canada Water Masterplan with just 9% affordable housing, down from 35% originally promised, sparking criticism from local council and housing campaigners.
Lambeth Council approves major Brixton redevelopment with 288 homes, but over 100 charities at International House face displacement, sparking fierce community opposition and concerns about affordable workspace loss.
Hundreds of Bromley residents marched against Berkeley Homes' plan to build 2,200 homes on green belt land, warning elderly horses may be put down if displaced from grazing fields.
Architects propose transforming the derelict Teddington Police Station into 21 affordable flats, an independent cinema, café, and health clinic after years of community campaigning.
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London has England's highest child poverty rates, with 38% of children affected, driven by high rents and housing crises in boroughs like Tower Hamlets and Hackney.
A London tenant shares their devastating experience of losing their home through a section 21 notice, criticizing government delays in banning no-fault evictions and the impact on mental health and housing stability.
The UK government and Mayor Sadiq Khan announce emergency measures to unblock stalled housing developments, offering fast-track planning and levy relief to boost affordable housing construction across London.
A Brixton family's three-year ordeal with a 326-liter-per-hour water leak has finally been resolved by Thames Water, but they continue to battle multiple housing disrepair issues in their council property.
Rents now consume a record 36.1% of average earnings, driven by a severe shortage of affordable social housing and declining rental supply, according to the latest UK Housing Review.
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Hounslow Council warns all HMO landlords to address safety and compliance issues within four weeks or face immediate fines up to £30,000, prosecution, and banning orders following over 600 complaints.
Residents of a Chelsea housing estate have nicknamed it 'rat city' due to a persistent rat infestation, with burrows measuring up to eight inches and traps set around the grounds.
Criterion Capital faces scrutiny after issuing section 21 notices to tenants, with the housing minister demanding urgent answers ahead of England's eviction ban.
Cape Town's housing crisis escalates with soaring rents and property prices, sparking anger toward digital nomads and Airbnb. Over 400,000 await social housing as middle-class residents face displacement.
Barking and Dagenham Council leaders confirm sale of Crowlands Heath Golf Course to Homes For Life for development of over 1,100 homes with 60% social housing and key worker accommodation.
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Local councils are ignoring ministerial orders to approve housing projects, with a developer calling it a 'declaration of war' on Labour's 1.5 million homes target. Sky News reveals over £20m in costs from unreasonable decisions.
Richmond Council has launched a blistering attack on Westminster City Council over its purchase of Garden Court housing block, which triggered mass eviction notices for elderly and disabled residents.
The government has announced plans for seven new towns with up to 200,000 homes, though five sites have been removed from the shortlist. The scheme aims to boost housing supply amid industry concerns about targets and SME challenges.
Ministers confirm ambitious housebuilding project across England, including Tempsford near A1, with coordinated development of homes, schools, and transport links.
Elanor Boekholt-O'Sullivan, the Netherlands' new housing minister, aims to build 100,000 homes annually by simplifying processes and making compromises to address Europe's severe housing crisis.
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The UK government has announced plans for seven new towns, aiming to deliver thousands of homes with a focus on affordability and modern living. Locations include Tempsford and Manchester Victoria North.
The Labour Government has approved two new towns in London as part of a nationwide housing initiative, with Thamesmead and Enfield's Crews Hill and Chase Park set to deliver thousands of homes.
England's Renters' Rights Act, approved in October, introduces sweeping changes to protect over 11 million tenants. Starting May 1, 2026, the reforms ban no-fault evictions, limit rent hikes, and enhance tenant security in the private rental sector.
Barking and Dagenham councillors have removed a rule that blocked 3,000 homes at Beam Park until a new railway station was built, accelerating housing delivery in East London.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has overruled Harrow Council to approve 212 new homes on a Premier Inn and Beefeater site in Kenton, citing affordable housing benefits as outweighing local objections.
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Kingston Council has earmarked an additional £2.9 million to complete 935 high-priority fire safety actions identified after Grenfell, with all works expected to finish by next year.
