UK government annouces plans to help people onto the housing ladder. Nearly 120,000 new homes will be built as part of the largest single investment in affordable housing in a decade. 30,000 homes for social rent built, providing secure, affordable housing to those who need it most - including helping... more
More people than ever are struggling to afford a secure place to live. Yet, not enough social homes are being built. Over 1 million households are waiting for social homes. Last year, 29,000 social homes were sold or demolished, and less than 7,000 were built. In England, there are now 1.4 million... more
A couple’s attempt to rent a room in their family home – on the condition the prospective tenant babysits their children – has sparked a debate about Britain’s rental market. The advert, posted on SpareRoom, offers a reduced monthly rent of £400 a month (for only five... more
A UK Parliament research briefing covering the trends in housing supply and barriers and potential solutions to delivering more homes in England. It’s difficult to put a precise number on the amount of new housing needed in England. Need for new housing arises when population growth leads... more