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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.

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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

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

Housing secretary tells Labour MPs to vote down planning bill amendment

Amendment restricts protection for animals to allow faster house building

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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.

Evening Standard

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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Rental bidding wars to be banned but damp and mouldy homes still an issue as new laws come in

Awaab’s Law comes into effect forcing landlords to deal with issues of damp and mould in homes

Evening Standard

Awaab’s Law: What to know as landlords issued warning over damp and mould

Campaigners are calling for new tougher requirements on fixing reported hazards to be applied urgently to the private rented sector

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Secure bike spaces to be culled under Sadiq Khan's emergency rules on affordable housing

Change in rules on homes for low-income Londoners will give developers green light to ditch bike storage

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'Scorched earth': public housing demo plan picked apart

Legal minds, engineers and residents have renewed their fight to tear down plans to demolish and rebuild a city's entire stock of public housing towers.

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Sadiq Khan gets go-ahead to slash affordable housing ratio to 20% to tackle London housing crisis

New target is announced by Housing Secretary Steve Reed after weeks of speculation - but critics say it won’t solve housing emergency

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Tories call for ethics investigation over China embassy application

Kemi Badenoch accused the Prime Minister of ‘being weak (and) kowtowing to China’.

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London developers told: Affordable homes target cut won't last forever

Percentage of new homes in capital required to be affordable will be cut from 35% to 20% - but only for a limited period

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London housing crisis: Affordable homes ratio 'to be slashed to 20%' after Sadiq Khan crisis talks

Mayor and Government set to announce that 35% rule will be ditched after housebuilding in the capital plummeted

Evening Standard

Security committee urges minister to block Chinese 'mega embassy' plans amid security fears

Housing and Planning Secretary Steve Reed is expected to make a decision later this month

The Independent UK

Labour minister criticises ban on women and teenage girls taking part in London mosque charity fun run

The housing secretary said the decision by the East London Mosque was ‘inappropriate’

Evening Standard

China must reveal full, unredacted London super embassy plans before approval, says minister

Housing Secretary Steve Reed is expected to make a decision on controversial plans for China’s east London new super embassy this month

Evening Standard

Scottish independence ‘not a punt’ on the country’s future, says McAllan

The Housing Secretary said the party was not planning on failing to get a majority.

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Why Is Steve Reed's Proposal Set to Slash Home Buying Costs Dramatically?

Discover how Housing Sec Steve Reed's 2025 proposal revolutionises home buying—save £710 ($1,089), speed up by a month, halve failed sales. From digital IDs to upfront info, it's a game-changer for families

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