SWR Christmas travel warning as key London route shuts
Major engineering works will close the line between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction from Christmas Day to 5th January. Passengers are urged to plan ahead and check journeys.
Major engineering works will close the line between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction from Christmas Day to 5th January. Passengers are urged to plan ahead and check journeys.
Amro Partners submits plans to redevelop Lewisham Retail Park into a major new neighbourhood with 1,452 homes, student accommodation, and a food hall. Read the full details.
A 28-year-old tenant shares his experience of renting a room in a converted council flat in Clapham for £1,000 per month, living with his landlord who is also a friend. Discover the pros and cons of this London living arrangement.
Hounslow Council greenlights plans to transform a vacant West London office block into 394 co-living rooms and 23 social rent flats. The decision includes measures to address pressure on Gunnersbury Station.
Brent Council set to decide on plans to demolish 105 garages in Wembley to build 61 new homes, all available at social rent. The project aims to tackle the housing crisis.
The High Court has unanimously ruled a Northern Territory housing policy that tripled rent for remote Indigenous communities was unlawful. Discover the full story and its implications.
A powerful parliamentary committee launches an inquiry into the Crown Estate, prompted by scrutiny of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's peppercorn rent at Royal Lodge. Get the full story.
A Lewisham tenant faces court after a homelessness charity served a Section 21 notice. Kim Mansell disputes £1,885 arrears, claiming the charity aims to raise rent before new laws. Read the full story.
Labour-run Hackney Council petitions government for rent cap powers as borough sees 49% rent rise since 2010. Could this be the solution to London's housing crisis?
Exclusive investigation reveals UK councils have spent £633m on rent-to-rent schemes since 2020 as housing crisis deepens. Discover how middlemen profit from desperate local authorities.
Wandsworth Council submits plans for 81 new council homes on Roehampton's Lennox Estate. Priority given to overcrowded families and those on the housing waiting list. Read the latest.
The new M&S in Clapham Common saw queues stretching down the high street. Discover why this shop launch became a community event and what it says about modern retail.
A man was arrested after a police chase through South London following an armed robbery report in Clapham. The incident resulted in two crashes and road closures. Read the full update.
Police arrested six people following a reported robbery on Clapham Common where a victim was located. The investigation is ongoing. Get the latest London crime updates.
Plans to transform Crowlands Heath Golf Course in Dagenham into a 1,300-home neighbourhood with 60% social rent progress. Could this tackle the borough's housing crisis?
Marks & Spencer unveils two new London food halls in Clapham and Fulham this week, creating over 100 jobs and boosting festive shopping options. Get the first look inside.
A signalling fault at London Waterloo is causing significant train delays and cancellations during Thursday's rush hour. Disruption is expected until 11am. Follow for live updates.
Plans to convert the former Catford Police Station into 63 affordable homes have been recommended for approval. The development promises social rent and intermediate rent flats in Lewisham.
Tenants in a Greenwich HMO were forced to urinate in a bathtub for 58 days due to a broken toilet. A tribunal ordered a £5,300 rent repayment. Read the shocking details.
Discover how freelancers and small businesses can rent a refurbished Dyson fan heater from just £6.24 monthly with Raylo Business. Stay warm this winter without the high cost.
New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani appoints former FTC chair Lina Khan to his transition team, signalling crackdown on private equity firms accused of raising rents and monopolising healthcare.
One of Europe's busiest stations, Clapham Junction, is set for a huge revamp to combat overcrowding with new entrances and a crossing. Discover the plans shaping South London's future.
Discover how to legally increase your Personal Allowance to £20,070 and earn £7,500 tax-free via HMRC's Rent a Room Scheme. Learn how to claim today.
A Chelsea dentist fears a proposed 200% council rent increase will force his practice to stop NHS work, leaving residents to 'pull their own teeth out'. The council argues it must get a 'reasonable return for taxpayers'.
Bianca Rappaport and husband Paolo have travelled 20 countries rent-free for 10 years, saving £300k and aiming to retire by 45 through strategic housesitting.
British Transport Police seek two suspects after teenager robbed of phone and forced to sign out of iCloud account at Clapham Junction station. Contact BTP with information.
Discover five legitimate ways for UK families to generate over £16,000 of tax-free income. Expert tips from AJ Bell help you leverage allowances and reliefs you might be missing.
A Hackney landlord failed to overturn a £14,000 rent repayment order for running an unlicensed HMO. The tribunal rejected his hardship claim after he revealed owning a £1.4m home. Read the full details.
TikTok creator Zayla Ren shares her unique life in an abandoned school, highlighting the pros and cons of property guardianship in the UK's housing market.
Shocking new research reveals nearly half of Londoners are planning their exit from the capital as soaring rents and property prices make city life unsustainable for many residents.