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An expelled fire safety engineer has made my flat unsaleable

My prospective buyers’ lenders view the property as risky because the expert who certified it stands accused of malpractice

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2025

In the shadow of Grenfell, tenants are living with damp, mould and rats – there’s no faith in politics without a safe home

The positive news is that better laws, regulations and rights for residents are on the way, says Labour MP Joe Powell

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2025

Afternoon Update Election 2025: leaders brush off housing policy criticisms; Liberals release diss track; and Labor smoothes over awkward greeting

Parties accuse each other of costly ‘sugar hit’ announcements as expert says they would exacerbate problem they are trying to solve

The Guardian - AU · Apr 14, 2025

Policy no quick fix with housing 'too far out of reach'

An economist has warned election policies for first homebuyers risk pushing prices up when many aspiring home owners think they're already beyond reach.

AAP · Apr 13, 2025

Parties eye votes in 'over the top' spending blitz

Despite promising good economic management, major parties have thrown billions at voters in pre-election sweeteners amid competing pitches for first homebuyers.

AAP · Apr 13, 2025

What do Labor and the Coalition’s new housing polices mean for first home buyers?

Neither plan will put significant downward pressure on property prices – and making mortgages tax deductible may have ‘some inflationary impact’

The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2025

Man found dead after suspected gas explosion in Nottinghamshire home

Emergency crews were called to the incident in John Street, Worksop, at 7.39pm on Saturday.

Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2025

‘It made us feel safe’: South London couple face eviction threat over camera installed after gun scare

A gun threat and a bizarre package left at their doorstep left the couple fearing for their safety.

Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2025

Ten things we learned from Anthony Albanese’s speech at the Labor party campaign launch

The PM addressed a crowd of 500 people in Perth, spruiking new policies on housing and tax deductions, celebrating WA and invoking Donald Trump. Here’s what you may have missed

The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2025

'I thought I was going to die': Mum’s terror as lift plunges two floors in Shepherd’s Bush Westfield housing block

Newall Court was built as part of the Westfield development project

Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2025