Major £650m Plans Submitted for Lewisham Retail Park
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.
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£1,000 rent for a room in a Clapham shared flat
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.
West London office tower gets co-living conversion
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.
61 new social rent homes planned for Wembley estate
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.
High Court overturns NT remote Indigenous rent policy
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.
Inquiry into Crown Estate after Andrew's Royal Lodge scrutiny
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.
South Londoner battles eviction by homelessness charity
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.
Hackney demands rent control powers after price surge
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?
Councils pay £630m to housing middlemen
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.
81 new council homes planned for South London estate
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.
New 1,300-home neighbourhood planned for Dagenham
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?
63 New Flats for Former Catford Police Station
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.
Greenwich HMO residents get £5k back from landlord
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.
Rent a Dyson fan heater for just £6.24 a month
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.
Lina Khan Joins Mamdani's Transition Team
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.
HMRC: Increase Your Tax-Free Allowance to £20,070
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.
Dentist warns of DIY teeth pulling over rent hike
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'.
Couple saves £300k with decade of rent-free housesitting
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.
Boost Your Income by £16,000 Tax-Free
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.
London landlord loses appeal over £14k rent repayment
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.
Woman reveals 'creepy' reality of abandoned school life
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.
40% of Londoners consider leaving due to housing costs
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.
Young Brits ditch 'forever home' dream for flexibility
A seismic shift in housing attitudes sees millennials and Gen Z prioritising flexibility and experiences over property ownership, reshaping Britain's property landscape.
Rent Payments Now Count Toward Your Credit Score
In a major credit scoring overhaul, Experian will now include rental payment history, helping millions of UK renters build creditworthiness and access better financial products.
Brecon Beacons rental: Pay what you want for 2-bed home
A revolutionary rental scheme in Wales' Brecon Beacons offers tenants complete control over their rent payments, challenging traditional landlord-tenant relationships.
London room rents break £1,000 barrier in rental crisis
London's rental market hits breaking point with average room costs exceeding £1,000 per month, forcing tenants into desperate measures as the city's affordability crisis deepens.
Soho Pizza Shop Faces Closure After 30 Years
A beloved Soho pizza institution serving Londoners for three decades could vanish forever as soaring rents threaten another city treasure.
MPs question Prince Andrew's 'peppercorn rent' at Royal Lodge
Cross-party politicians are challenging the government to reveal the true cost of Prince Andrew's controversial rental agreement for his 30-room Windsor mansion.
MPs probe Prince Andrew's peppercorn rent at Royal Lodge
Cross-party committee investigates Crown Estate's decision to charge Prince Andrew minimal rent for his 30-bedroom Windsor mansion amid financial scrutiny.
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