housing
Landlords angered by minister saying their renters’ reforms fears are ‘alarmist’
In a letter sent to Matthew Pennycook, landlord organisations say he misrepresented their position on ‘no-fault’ evictions.
Ministers considering extending period before tenants eligible for Right to Buy
The Government also said it was considering measures which would see social housing replaced on a one-for-one basis in future when sold.
Crest Nicholson to build fewer low-margin homes after profit hit
The housebuilder warned on earnings after a higher proportion of the homes it built this year were classed as affordable.
Two-thirds of private tenants worried about paying their rent – Big Issue
The poll of 2,000 adults showed that one in two felt an increased risk of homelessness compared with last year.
Vistry warns of extra costs and supply chain hit due to tax changes in Budget
The housebuilder said it is ‘assessing the impact’ of Labour’s autumn Budget in which Chancellor Rachel Reeves raised employer taxes.
‘Appalling’ that care leavers are more likely to end up homeless, says charity
Become has called on the Government to move quickly on its vow to give those leaving care ‘the security they deserve’.
‘Alarming’ drop in housing completions in north so far this year
Water infrastructure issues taking their toll on residential development, according to CIS data
Landlords call for Budget tax breaks to boost supply and control rents
Organisations representing the private rental sector said landlords are facing uncertainty ‘on a number of fronts’ as demand grows.
Australian PM criticised for buying £2.2m waterfront home during housing crisis
Critics argue the purchase of the clifftop home at Copacabana made him appear out of touch with many Australians who are struggling to buy or rent.
Programme for Government could acknowledge housing industry challenges
Rics says it needs more evidence on how the impact on housing supply will be addressed