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Unions call for capital gains rethink as approvals fall

Choppy progress on housing supply is hurting affordability, as calls mount for tax reform to take some heat out of property demand.

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London must have more affordable homes for families, Sadiq Khan told

The social housing system is failing to keep pace with increasing demand in the capital, according to a new report

Evening Standard

London housing crisis: New home starts slump 30% in a year with number of completed properties also down

The housing shortage is fuelling exorbitant rents and the high cost of buying a home in the capital

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Keir Starmer Has Announced A New £250 Cap On Ground Rent For Leaseholders

Ground rents capped at £250 ($310) in England and Wales. Steve Reed calls fees 'a scam'. Nearly a million leaseholders to see reductions from 2028.

International Business Times UK

Cap on ground rents will benefit more than 500,000 homeowners across London and the South

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the cost of living ‘is the single most important thing across the country.’

Evening Standard

Ground rents to be capped at £250 for leaseholders to end spiralling bills

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the cost of living ‘is the single most important thing across the country.’

The Independent UK

New agency to focus on boosting affordable, rural and island housing supply

Scottish First Minister John Swinney has announced his Government is setting up More Homes Scotland.

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The bitter battle over the future of Truman Brewery

A £500m redevelopment plan is pitting Labour’s data-centre ambitions against Brick Lane’s heritage and a desperate need for housing — it’s a political powder keg

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New York Building Mamdani Used to Highlight New Housing Chief's Work Has 194 Violations, Report Claims

A report found that the building Mayor Zohran Mamdani used to introduce his new housing chief has nearly 200 housing code violations.

International Business Times UK

Cheaper houses have lift-off as guarantee takes effect

A five per cent deposit guarantee is helping first homebuyers into the market, but ensuring they pay more for the privilege.

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Self-interest widening wealth gap between old and young

Bridging the gap in wealth between older and young Australians will require a major recalibration in housing attitudes and policies, a leading economist says.

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Evictions loom as housing tower demo appeal tossed

The High Court could be called on to have the final say on a state government's plan to demolish dozens of public housing towers after an appeal was dismissed.

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Builders downed tools amid fears over Reeves Budget in fresh blow to new homes for London

Housing, civil engineering and commercial activity ‘tanked’ last month, say economists

Evening Standard

Duplexes could be key to solving housing crisis

Developing just a fraction of single-occupancy homes in Australian cities into duplexes would be enough to eliminate the nation's housing shortfall.

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Labour announces ‘tourist tax’ to boost England’s cities

Local mayors will be given the power to impose a ‘modest charge’ on visitors, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said

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Green shoots for renters in social housing resurgence

Boosting social housing could help solve Australia's productivity problems by making it easier for employers to find essential staff, a report has found.

Evening Standard

GLA accused of telling developers to 'dig a trench' to inflate affordable housing stats

The authority has been urged to investigate claims figures were ‘embellished’ by officials

The Independent UK

New housing developments will get a ‘default yes’ if based near train stations

This amendment to the National Planning Policy Framework is among several measures the Housing Secretary is expected to announce on Tuesday

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Housing Secretary Steve Reed to give ‘default yes’ to developments near train stations

The Housing Secretary is set to announce changes that will make it easier to build on sites within 15 minutes’ walk of well-connected train stations.

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Housing secretary tells Labour MPs to vote down planning bill amendment

Amendment restricts protection for animals to allow faster house building

Evening Standard

London families wait 18 years for council home as Government tells Sadiq Khan: 'Build, baby, build!'

Labour MPs spell out full extent of London housing crisis as 330,000 families seek permanent home

Evening Standard

Social housing to see £7 billion boost as mayors urged to ‘go bold’ with plans

Local leaders in England will be able to specify the types of homes needed in their areas and which sites to prioritise for construction.

Evening Standard

Everything we know about Rachel Reeves' rental law breach

The Chancellor admitted mistakenly breaching Southwark Council’s housing rules when renting out her family home

Evening Standard

Chinese embassy decision will consider ‘all relevant issues’, says minister

The Joint Committee on National Security Strategy had urged Steve Reed to reject Beijing’s plans to build a new embassy near the Tower of London.

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Auditor to probe social housing fund's value for money

The nation's auditor will investigate whether a massive housing fund set up in 2023 was designed correctly and is delivering value for money

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