Housing

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has unveiled a significant new initiative, the "Your First Home" scheme, designed to assist first-time buyers in England. Announced on the eve of the Labour Party's annual conference, the policy aims to tackle the ongoing housing crisis and offer a path to homeownership ... Read full article.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has just unveiled a landmark £10 billion package aimed at bringing back council housing on a grand scale, promising to build 70,000 new homes across England. This ambitious initiative is a core part of his administration's agenda, fulfilling a "day one" pledge to address ... Read full article.

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has unveiled a significant overhaul of Britain's planning regulations, aimed at dramatically boosting housing construction across the country. The proposed changes, set to be confirmed this week as part of the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), could see ... Read full article.

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has officially ruled out the implementation of rent controls across England, a move that clarifies previous speculation regarding her stance on the country's housing market. Rayner explicitly stated that the existing Renters Rights' Act is already having a ... Read full article.

Major changes are sweeping across England's private rental sector as local councils gain significant new powers to tackle negligent landlords. From Monday, authorities can now impose fines of up to £7,000 on landlords who fail to address serious health and safety hazards in their properties. This ... Read full article.