Help-to-Buy Schemes Failed to Boost Social Mobility
A new IFS report finds previous help-to-buy schemes had limited impact on social mobility, primarily benefiting high earners in affluent areas as government considers reviving the program.
Category : Social Housing
Social Housing Shortage Fuels UK Homelessness Crisis
Experts warn that the UK's housing crisis is intensifying, with insufficient social housing construction and rising homelessness rates, particularly among older adults. Calls for urban densification and sustained investment grow louder.
London Damp Crisis: Expert Warns of Rising Health Risks
A new report reveals London as the UK's worst hotspot for damp in social housing, prompting urgent warnings from property experts about repair costs and public health dangers.
Londoners Share How They Got on Property Ladder
First-time buyers in London share their journeys to homeownership through shared ownership schemes, discounted purchases, and subsidized rent programs.
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Croydon Council Tenants 'Ignored' as Housing Service Fails
Croydon Council tenants express feeling 'ignored and neglected' with satisfaction at 29%, as complaints handling falters and re-letting delays exceed targets.
London's £30m Plan to Reverse Youth Club Closures
City Hall invests £30m in late-night youth clubs across all 32 boroughs to combat gang crime after 81 centres closed since 2010. Community leaders hail initiative as critical for at-risk youth.
South London Youth Service Battles Closure Threat
Streatham Youth and Community Trust faces shutdown due to debt and mismanagement, but staff and community rally to save the vital service for hundreds of children.
Hillingdon Council's Housing Buy-Back Hits Cost Wall
Hillingdon Council's initiative to repurchase former council homes under the Right to Buy Back scheme faces delays due to unexpectedly high contractor refurbishment costs, though the council remains committed to expanding social housing.
Over-55s Homelessness Surges as Benefits Fail to Cover Rising Rents
Richard Hewett's story highlights a growing crisis: older adults facing homelessness due to benefit freezes, rising costs, and a severe shortage of social housing across the UK.
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Two-Child Benefit Cap Ends, Parents Can Buy School Uniforms
The two-child benefit cap has officially ended, allowing families on Universal Credit to receive support regardless of family size. Parents share how this change will help them afford school uniforms and trips.
Mamdani's Housing Voucher Appeal Angers Homeless Advocates
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's decision to appeal a court order expanding housing vouchers, despite campaign promises, has drawn criticism from homeless advocates as he faces a $5.4 billion budget deficit.
Family's 8-Month Housing Battle Ends After Media Call
A West London family endured leaks, mould, and a defective gas cooker for months before their housing association acted following press involvement, highlighting systemic repair failures.
Embassy Village: Manchester's Haven for Homeless Men
Embassy Village in Manchester offers 40 canal-side flats and intensive support to help homeless men rebuild their lives, with free land from Peel Group and community-focused programs.
Battersea Power Station Plans 18-Storey Council Homes
Wandsworth Council and developers reveal plans for 203 council flats in an 18-storey block at Battersea Power Station, boosting affordable housing to 15% in the £9bn regeneration.
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Council Pays £2,400 for Unsuitable Housing of Ill Dad
A Wandsworth father with serious illness was housed in a property with unmanageable stairs for nine months, leading to a £2,400 compensation payout from the council after a watchdog investigation.
Pensioner Wins 'Lottery' with New Flat After Demolition
John Finn, a South London pensioner, has moved into a new flat on the site where his old home was demolished, describing it as 'winning the lottery'.
London Homelessness Crisis: A13 Flyover Exposes Failures
An investigation into rough sleeping under Canning Town's A13 reveals a polycrisis of mental health, addiction, migration, and housing shortages, urging immediate government action and funding.
90-Year-Old Croydon Woman Feels Unsafe in Council Home
Jean Wayman, a 90-year-old Croydon resident, reports escalating antisocial behavior including spitting and vandalism at her sheltered housing, blaming council neglect for her loss of security.
Hackney Approves 136 Social Rent Homes on Four Estates
Hackney Council has approved 136 new social rent homes on four existing estates, invoking special powers to block legal challenges over property rights.
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Mr Motivator Urges Government to Tackle Bed Poverty Crisis
Fitness star Mr Motivator calls for bed poverty to be treated as a national emergency as Barnardo's reports 40% surge in furniture requests from struggling families.
Havering Approves 600 Affordable Homes to Tackle Housing Shortage
Havering Council has greenlit plans for up to 600 affordable rental homes, targeting families facing homelessness and key workers. The decade-long project begins in 2028/29 with Local Housing Allowance rates.
Pregnant Woman Slept in Car After Council Housing Error
A pregnant South London woman was forced to sleep in her car for three nights after Kingston Council mishandled her homelessness application, a watchdog found.
London Council Pledges Social Housing Fixes Within Two Years
The City of London Corporation aims to upgrade from a C3 social housing rating to C1 within two years after regulator found serious issues including overdue fire safety actions and backlogged repairs.
Rayner Condemns Landlord's Eviction Tactics in Croydon
Former Deputy PM Angela Rayner criticizes Criterion Capital for issuing no-fault eviction notices to tenants in Croydon, calling the actions dehumanizing and profit-driven.
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Brent's Affordable Housing Plan for Single Adults on Low Incomes
Brent Community Land Trust proposes a 19-flat development in Harlesden to provide affordable housing for single adults who may never secure council homes, addressing high rental costs and long waiting lists.
Wandsworth Approves Alton Estate Regeneration Phase 1
Wandsworth Council has approved phase one of the Alton Estate regeneration, including 55 council homes, a library, and a GP surgery, after years of delays.
£2,000 Cash Grants Cut Homelessness Among Care Leavers, Study Finds
A landmark UK trial shows unconditional £2,000 payments to young people leaving care significantly reduce sofa-surfing, improve housing stability, and lower spending on substances.
Woman, 93, Finds New Lease on Life Through Homesharing
Angela Kirby, a 93-year-old from Fulham, shares how welcoming a 40-year-old stranger into her home has enabled her to live independently while providing affordable housing and companionship for both.
London Food Bank Serves 60,000 Free Meals During Ramadan
Sufra Food Bank in Brent transforms its community kitchen into an Iftar service, offering three-course meals cooked by high-quality chefs to combat food poverty and build community bonds during Ramadan.
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Hackney Residents Demand Evacuation After Flood and Fire
Residents of Fellows Court in Hackney are calling for a full evacuation after a burst pipe flooded homes just days after a fire, leaving many without heating and fearing for their safety.
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