NYC Homelessness Worsens in Severe Winter
New York City faces escalating homelessness as freezing temperatures and snowstorms strain shelters and outreach services, highlighting a deepening urban crisis.
Category : Housing Crisis
Croydon Housing Model Could Add 6,000 London Homes Yearly
A new report suggests replicating Croydon's suburban development experiment across London could boost annual housing delivery by nearly 6,000 homes through small-scale redevelopment.
Man, 23, Dies in Five-Floor Fall While Checking for Pizza in London
Joshua Robbins, 23, fell to his death from a communal landing in London as he checked for a pizza delivery. His parents demand an investigation, claiming a railing gave way.
Council pays £5k after family left in mouldy home for years
A North London council has been ordered to pay over £5,000 to a family who endured more than two years in unsuitable temporary accommodation with mould, mice, and safety hazards, particularly dangerous for their autistic child.
Lesnes Estate resident challenges demolition in High Court
Adam Turk, a social tenant on the iconic brutalist Lesnes Estate in Thamesmead, has launched a judicial review against Bexley Council's approval to demolish the estate for 1,950 new homes, citing environmental concerns and community displacement.
Decent Homes Standard Enforcement Crisis in England
Analysis reveals local authorities already possess powers to address health hazards in rental properties, but enforcement remains problematic due to resource shortages and regulatory complexity.
Mother Demands Answers After Son's Fatal Fall in Camden
A grieving mother demands answers after her 23-year-old son fell five floors to his death when a communal balcony railing allegedly failed in Camden.
£81,800 Salary Needed to Rent Alone in London by 2026
New data reveals Londoners need to earn £81,800 to afford a one-bed flat alone, making the capital Europe's ninth most unaffordable city for solo renters.
NYC Homeless Deaths Spike in Bitter Winter Storm
At least 10 people have died outdoors in New York during a severe cold snap, highlighting the crisis in affordable housing and shelter safety for the homeless population.
Multigenerational House Shares Surge in UK
New data reveals nearly 40% of flatmates now live in multi-generational households with age gaps over 20 years, prompting a call for shared experiences.
Property Guardianship: UK Housing Crisis Solution?
As rents soar, more Britons are turning to property guardianship - living in vacant buildings with fewer rights. Could this unconventional approach help solve the housing crisis?
Only 3% of London's Affordable Homes Are Family-Sized
A damning City Hall report reveals London's affordable housing programme is failing families and disabled residents, with just 3% of homes having four or more bedrooms.
London Council's Housing Delivery Blamed on Cost Blunders
Kensington and Chelsea Council publishes damning report citing poor contractor choices, inadequate cost estimates, and management failures that delayed 600 new homes.
Brent Council Fears Housing Changes Will Worsen Crisis
Labour-led Brent Council criticises emergency housing measures, fearing reduced affordable homes and infrastructure funding cuts will disproportionately impact the North London borough.
Deptford Vacant Land Could See 550 Homes After Council Sale
Lewisham Council has approved the sale of long-vacant land in Deptford to Legal & General for a regeneration scheme delivering 550 Build to Rent homes, with 30% designated as affordable social housing.
Australian Renters Suffer in Heatwave Housing Crisis
Millions of Australian renters endure dangerous heat in poorly insulated homes amid soaring rents and energy costs, creating serious public health risks during record-breaking heatwaves.
Temporary Accommodation 'Torture' for Neurodivergent Kids
A groundbreaking report reveals temporary accommodation in England causes severe psychological harm to neurodivergent children, with parents describing conditions as relentless cruelty.
Renters Demand Minimum Standards in Heatwave Crisis
Housing advocates call for guaranteed minimum standards for rental properties as extreme heatwaves expose inadequate insulation and cooling in homes across Australia.
London, Oxford & Cambridge Top Housing Cost Burden
New research reveals Londoners spend 19% of outgoings on housing, with Oxford and Cambridge residents also facing disproportionate costs, highlighting the UK's planning system failures.
Makoko Residents Dismantle Homes Amid Demolition Fears
Residents of Makoko, Nigeria's largest informal waterfront community, are dismantling their own homes and a school for orphaned children amid government demolition operations. The Lagos government cites sanitation and security concerns, but locals report
Leasehold Bills Balloon, Leaving Owners Trapped
Leaseholders across England face financial ruin as repair costs skyrocket, with bills jumping from £4,500 to £40,000, making properties unsellable amid delays to Labour's promised reforms.
Teachers Support Homeless Pupils Amid Record Temporary Housing Crisis
New research reveals teachers in England are driving homeless pupils to school and washing clothes as record numbers of children live in temporary accommodation.
Man Saves £20k Living in Converted Minibus
Tim Knight, 37, from Stoke-on-Trent, has saved over £20,000 by living full-time in his converted LDV Maxus minibus since 2022, enjoying outdoor freedom despite family concerns.
Wandsworth Council Tenants Face £7 Weekly Rent Increase
Wandsworth Council plans to raise weekly rents by up to 4.8% from April, adding an average £7 per week for tenants amid housing crisis pressures.
14-Year-Old Moved 26 Times: Family's Housing Crisis
Na'Kaya Godfrey, 14, has lived in 26 different homes outside Atlanta. Her family's story highlights the hidden toll of housing insecurity on children in America's deepening affordability crisis.
Harrow Housing Costs Fuel Child Poverty Rise
Harrow Council sees biggest child poverty increase in London due to soaring housing costs, despite receiving extra funding through government review that now factors in housing expenses.
London's 10 Most Famous Council Estates in Pictures
Explore the architectural and social history of London's iconic council estates, from the pioneering Boundary Estate to the modernist Trellick Tower, through a captivating visual tour.
Mother and Son Found in Dangerous Garden Shed
A mother and son were discovered living in a hazardous garden shed in North West London, leading to a £5,000 fine for the landlord and enforcement action by Harrow Council.
Thamesmead's 15k-Home 'New Town' Awaits Approval
Plans for a major 15,000-home development at Thamesmead Waterfront in South East London are poised for final government approval this spring, aiming to tackle the capital's housing crisis.
Green Home Scheme Disaster: MPs Call for Fraud Investigation
A damning parliamentary report reveals the Energy Company Obligation scheme has left thousands of homes with severe defects, with MPs calling for a Serious Fraud Office investigation.
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