Home truths: thousands demand rent controls and council homes Thousands of people attended a housing protest in London on Saturday, calling on the government to introduce rent controls and expand council housing.  The demonstration took place in Soho Square Gard...

Home truths: thousands demand rent controls and council homes

Thousands of people attended a housing protest in London on Saturday, calling on the government to introduce rent controls and expand council housing.

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House prices fall below £300,000 amid Middle East tensions UK house prices fell in March as uncertainty over the conflict in the Middle East and economic pressures weighed on buyers.  Figures from Halifax, published on Wednesday, highlighted property prices d...

House prices fall below £300,000 amid Middle East tensions

‘The effect on house prices will largely depend on how long-lasting these pressures prove to be and the wider implications for the economy and unemployment.'

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4.7 million homes in England at risk of severe energy hardship Over 6,500 English neighbourhoods face severe financial strain as energy prices spike, Friends of the Earth warns.  New research from the charity shows more than 6,500 neighbourhoods, home to 4.7 mill...

4.7 million homes in England at risk of severe energy hardship

Over 6,500 English neighbourhoods face severe financial strain as energy prices spike, Friends of the Earth warns.

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Government unveils seven new towns in major housing push Labour has named seven locations for proposed new towns, part of its most ambitious housebuilding programme in more than 50 years.  The developments are intended to be built ‘from the ground up’, with...

Government unveils seven new towns in major housing push

The developments are intended to be built ‘from the ground up’, with homes, schools, jobs, green space and transport links planned together.

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#regeneration #housing #government #Labour #NewTowns

Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech drive Solar panels that can be plugged in at home could be available to buy in supermarkets in the coming months.

From 2028, no new homes will be on the gas network - and will instead be on a heat network or get a heat pump - and they must have solar panels on their roofs covering an area equivalent to 40% of the ground floor space

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New Kirkintilloch homes offer fresh start for families Families in Kirkintilloch are beginning a new chapter after moving into 22 new affordable homes delivered by Caledonia Housing Association.

Families in Kirkintilloch are beginning a new chapter after moving into 22 new affordable homes delivered by Caledonia Housing Association.

Focus turns to 2029 UK City of Culture Nine places across the UK have been longlisted to become the next UK City of Culture in 2029, with each set to receive funding to support their bids.  Blackpool, Inverness-Highland, Ipswich, Middlesbo...

Focus turns to 2029 UK City of Culture

Nine places across the UK have been longlisted to become the next UK City of Culture in 2029.

👉 newstartmag.co.uk/articles/foc... #CityofCulture #UK #news #regeneration #government #cities #England

British housing market shows recovery despite national reset 70% of UK councils are seeing house prices rise, even as the national market remains  in reset.  The British housing market is showing signs of recovery, according to the latest research from Yopa, wi...

In case you missed this piece of news over the weekend:

70% of UK councils are seeing house prices rise, even as the national market remains in reset.

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UK housing costs rise 41% over five years for renters and owners, study shows Borrowers coming off fixed deals hit hard as Savills says big spike in interest payments made up half the overall rise

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Bristol residents step up to tackle homelessness crisis A Bristol charity is urging local residents to lace up their walking shoes to support people experiencing homelessness in the city.  Caring in Bristol has launched the Bristol Cares Challenge 2026, in...

Bristol residents step up to tackle homelessness crisis

‘Small actions, when done together, can create powerful change'

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📈 This graph shows the number of children living in temporary accommodation over the past five years. And it keeps climbing.

Should ANY child in Scotland be homeless?

If you answered no, help us fight for a future where every child has a safe place to call home. 🏠

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The race to become the UK Town of Culture 2028 Towns across Sussex and Surrey have become the latest contenders to throw their hat in the ring to be crowned UK Town of Culture 2028. Eastbourne, Hastings, Worthing, Bexhill and Littlehampton in Suss...

The race to become the UK Town of Culture 2028

Towns across Sussex and Surrey have become the latest contenders to throw their hat in the ring to be crowned UK Town of Culture 2028.

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Congratulations Hannah, an absolutely epic win!

Possession claims fall ahead of rental law shake-up Landlord possession claims dropped in 2025, but analysts warn a rush to repossess properties could follow before Section 21 evictions are banned.  It’s not news that eviction is a huge problem in the ...

Landlord possession claims dropped in 2025.

However, analysts warn a rush to repossess properties could follow before Section 21 evictions are banned...

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UK unemployment climbs to five year high as wages stall The news has sparked rumours that the Bank of England will further slash interest rates in the Spring.  Today (17th February), the Office for National Statistics (ONS) published new data showing that ...

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UK unemployment climbs to five year high as wages stall

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Crumbling classrooms expose the depth of England’s school decay MPs have warned ageing school buildings and the ongoing RAAC crisis are exposing deep-rooted weaknesses in England’s school estate.  The condition of school buildings has come under scrutiny after the...

Crumbling classrooms expose the depth of England’s school decay

MPs have warned dated school buildings and the ongoing RAAC crisis are exposing deep-rooted weaknesses in England’s school estate.

👉 newstartmag.co.uk/articles/cru... #news #building #regeneration #government #school

Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show returns to Glasgow this May Scotland’s only consumer exhibition for self-builders, home renovators and improvers, the Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show, sponsored by self-build specialists Fleming Homes, is set to return to the SEC, Glasgow on 9-10 May 2026.

Scotland’s only consumer exhibition for self-builders, home renovators and improvers, the Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show, sponsored by self-build specialists Fleming Homes, is set to return to the SEC, Glasgow on 9-10 May 2026. #sponsored

Failsafe in name: thousands of social homes remain substandard Nearly 430,000 social homes in England fail to meet the decent homes standard, prompting cross-party MPs to call for reforms to improve conditions for tenants.  The Housing, Communities and Local Gove...

Failsafe in name: thousands of social homes remain substandard

Research shows nearly 430,000 social homes in England fail to meet the decent homes standard...

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#news #housing #socialhousing #AwaabsLaw #government

Solidarity forever: hundreds to sleep out for youth homelessness More than 100 people will brave the cold at Somerset House to raise money for Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.  Tonight (6th February), Centrepoint’s annual Sleep Out will see...

Solidarity forever: hundreds to sleep out for youth homelessness

This event is taking place tonight and absolutely deserves a read 👇
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Allotments on new developments: planning priority or optional amenity? Are allotments vital community infrastructure of just another drag on development viability? Tim Foreman of LRG argues evidence points towards the former.  Allotment waiting lists across the country ...

Our latest industry-led feature: Are allotments vital community infrastructure of just another drag on development viability?

Tim Foreman of LRG argues evidence points towards the former.

newstartmag.co.uk/articles/all... #feature #opinion #news #planning #infrastructure #community

Free webinar taking place tomorrow:

'Sustainable drainage systems present an opportunity for developers to add value to their scheme whilst meeting local planning requirements around increasing sustainability and managing flood risk.'

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🗣️ 'The government came to power with a commitment to end the need for food banks. This promise really matters.'

Our Principal Policy Adviser @katieschmuecker.bsky.social sets out the implications of 6.8 million people living in very deep poverty at the time of the last general election 🔽

Almost two-thirds of London affordable homes unstarted – report By September 2025, 64% of London’s planned affordable homes had yet to start construction. A new report from the London Assembly Housing Committee warns that the capital’s affordable housing system is...

Almost two-thirds of London affordable housing projects remain on hold

‘London’s housing crisis is hitting families and disabled Londoners hardest, yet the homes they need most are the ones least likely to be built.'

👉 newstartmag.co.uk/articles/alm... #London #housing #housingcrisis #localgov

Dying of the pint: support announced for English pubs The Treasury has unveiled almost £100m for pubs and live music venues in England and Wales, in a bid to ease pressures surrounding spiralling business rates.  In the November budget Chancellor Rachel ...

Dying of the pint: support announced for English pubs

The package includes a 15% reduction in new business rates for every pub in England and Wales from 1st April 2026.

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#pubs #England #news #tax #government #businesses #economy

Social landlords given power to remove abusive tenants New Scottish regulations will allow social landlords to remove domestic abusers from tenancy agreements, allowing victims to stay in their homes.  Regulations laid before the Scottish Parliament will ...

Scottish landlords could remove domestic abusers from social housing

‘These new regulations will give social landlords new powers to protect victims of domestic abuse and hold perpetrators to account.'

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London Assembly questions GLA over housing targets London Assembly members are set to question the Greater London Authority (GLA) over its ability to meet housing targets. Today (6th January), the London Assembly Budget and Performance Committee will ...

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London Assembly questions GLA over housing targets

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Councils gain new powers to investigate landlords under law Local authorities can enter homes and businesses to access rental documents, following the launch of new powers under the Renters’ Rights Act. Under the new rules, which came into effect at the end of...

Council officers can now enter homes to access rental documents.

The new rule is part of the Renters' Rights Act - a defining legislation for 2026.

👉 newstartmag.co.uk/articles/cou...
#housing #RentersRights #UK #news #housingcrisis #localgov

New report reveals gaps in homelessness support services Research from The Housing Network shows consistent support is essential to prevent homelessness and improve outcomes for people with complex needs. Homelessness in the UK has worsened throughout 2025,...

#Homelessness has worsened throughout 2025, with @sheltercharity.bsky.social estimating over 382,000 people were sleeping rough in #England on a single night.

Services now need to find better ways to support those affected - read more to find out how 👇
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