Only 3% of London's Affordable Homes Are Family-Sized
A damning City Hall report reveals London's affordable housing programme is failing families and disabled residents, with just 3% of homes having four or more bedrooms.
Category : Housing Crisis
London Council's Housing Delivery Blamed on Cost Blunders
Kensington and Chelsea Council publishes damning report citing poor contractor choices, inadequate cost estimates, and management failures that delayed 600 new homes.
Brent Council Fears Housing Changes Will Worsen Crisis
Labour-led Brent Council criticises emergency housing measures, fearing reduced affordable homes and infrastructure funding cuts will disproportionately impact the North London borough.
Deptford Vacant Land Could See 550 Homes After Council Sale
Lewisham Council has approved the sale of long-vacant land in Deptford to Legal & General for a regeneration scheme delivering 550 Build to Rent homes, with 30% designated as affordable social housing.
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Australian Renters Suffer in Heatwave Housing Crisis
Millions of Australian renters endure dangerous heat in poorly insulated homes amid soaring rents and energy costs, creating serious public health risks during record-breaking heatwaves.
Temporary Accommodation 'Torture' for Neurodivergent Kids
A groundbreaking report reveals temporary accommodation in England causes severe psychological harm to neurodivergent children, with parents describing conditions as relentless cruelty.
Renters Demand Minimum Standards in Heatwave Crisis
Housing advocates call for guaranteed minimum standards for rental properties as extreme heatwaves expose inadequate insulation and cooling in homes across Australia.
London, Oxford & Cambridge Top Housing Cost Burden
New research reveals Londoners spend 19% of outgoings on housing, with Oxford and Cambridge residents also facing disproportionate costs, highlighting the UK's planning system failures.
Makoko Residents Dismantle Homes Amid Demolition Fears
Residents of Makoko, Nigeria's largest informal waterfront community, are dismantling their own homes and a school for orphaned children amid government demolition operations. The Lagos government cites sanitation and security concerns, but locals report
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Leasehold Bills Balloon, Leaving Owners Trapped
Leaseholders across England face financial ruin as repair costs skyrocket, with bills jumping from £4,500 to £40,000, making properties unsellable amid delays to Labour's promised reforms.
Teachers Support Homeless Pupils Amid Record Temporary Housing Crisis
New research reveals teachers in England are driving homeless pupils to school and washing clothes as record numbers of children live in temporary accommodation.
Man Saves £20k Living in Converted Minibus
Tim Knight, 37, from Stoke-on-Trent, has saved over £20,000 by living full-time in his converted LDV Maxus minibus since 2022, enjoying outdoor freedom despite family concerns.
Wandsworth Council Tenants Face £7 Weekly Rent Increase
Wandsworth Council plans to raise weekly rents by up to 4.8% from April, adding an average £7 per week for tenants amid housing crisis pressures.
14-Year-Old Moved 26 Times: Family's Housing Crisis
Na'Kaya Godfrey, 14, has lived in 26 different homes outside Atlanta. Her family's story highlights the hidden toll of housing insecurity on children in America's deepening affordability crisis.
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Harrow Housing Costs Fuel Child Poverty Rise
Harrow Council sees biggest child poverty increase in London due to soaring housing costs, despite receiving extra funding through government review that now factors in housing expenses.
London's 10 Most Famous Council Estates in Pictures
Explore the architectural and social history of London's iconic council estates, from the pioneering Boundary Estate to the modernist Trellick Tower, through a captivating visual tour.
Mother and Son Found in Dangerous Garden Shed
A mother and son were discovered living in a hazardous garden shed in North West London, leading to a £5,000 fine for the landlord and enforcement action by Harrow Council.
Thamesmead's 15k-Home 'New Town' Awaits Approval
Plans for a major 15,000-home development at Thamesmead Waterfront in South East London are poised for final government approval this spring, aiming to tackle the capital's housing crisis.
Green Home Scheme Disaster: MPs Call for Fraud Investigation
A damning parliamentary report reveals the Energy Company Obligation scheme has left thousands of homes with severe defects, with MPs calling for a Serious Fraud Office investigation.
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Gullah Geechee Win Historic Referendum Against Development
Residents of Sapelo Island's Hogg Hummock community successfully used a rare citizen referendum to block zoning changes that threatened their ancestral lands.
UK Housing Guidelines Promote Green Spaces
The UK government has published draft housing guidelines promoting green spaces, community amenities, and heritage preservation in new developments, though critics highlight the lack of mandatory requirements.
London Gym Owner Fights Eviction by Homelessness Charity
Kim Mansell, owner of Après London fitness studio, fears homelessness if she loses her court case against the 999 Club charity, which served her a Section 21 eviction notice.
Renters' Rights Act: Londoners Await Council Enforcement
New Renters' Rights Act promises life-changing protections for London's private renters, but experts warn it will only work if councils properly enforce laws against rogue landlords.
London Housebuilding Falls 84% in 10 Years
New data reveals a dramatic 84% drop in London housing starts since 2015, with only 5,547 private sector starts in 2025 against government targets of 88,000 annually.
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Trump Policy Shifts Risk Mass Homelessness, Experts Say
Sweeping changes to a flagship US federal housing programme have created chaos, with advocates warning 117,000 people could lose their homes. Experts describe the shift as 'counterintuitive and dangerous'.
Wildfire Survivors Battle 'Climate Gentrification' in Altadena
A year after the devastating Eaton fire, Altadena's historic Black community faces pressure from investors and insurance battles, a stark example of 'climate gentrification' in action. Discover the fight to preserve a legacy.
Trump Ban Could Spur US Private Equity into UK Housing
Donald Trump's proposed ban on institutional US home buying could see major investors like Blackstone pivot to the UK, raising fears of a deepening housing crisis. Experts warn of rising rents and corner-cutting.
London flat so cold it 'could kill' child, hospital warns
A West London family pleads for rehousing as a hospital consultant warns their damp, cold flat puts their daughter at risk of a life-threatening asthma attack. The council disputes the findings.
Lambeth homeless families accuse council of 'intimidating' visits
Homeless families in temporary accommodation accuse Lambeth Council of causing stress with unannounced visits and threats of relocation. Campaigners demand change as costs soar.
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London's worst housing starts since WW2 as builds crash 72%
New home construction in London has collapsed to its lowest level since 1946, with just 4,170 starts last year. Explore the data, the government's failed promises, and the severe consequences for the capital.
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