housing
Almost half of private renters living with cold, damp or mould – Citizens Advice
Some 45% of private renters are currently experiencing damp, mould or excessive cold in their home, even in summer, the charity warned.
Planning reform Bill to ‘get Britain building’ unveiled in King’s Speech
Planning reforms were set out in the King’s Speech to help Labour meet targets to develop the country’s infrastructure and build 1.5 million homes.
Renters’ Rights Bill ‘will give greater protections and end no-fault evictions’
Sir Keir Starmer said ‘too many people currently live with the threat of insecurity and injustice’ when renting their homes.
McFadden: Planning reform could be controversial, but we must ‘get things built’
Pat McFadden defended the new Government’s plans to ramp up building homes and infrastructure.
Vistry boosts profits amid outsized demand for affordable housing
The housebuilder said it is ‘uniquely’ well-placed to cash in on Labour’s 1.5 million homes target in next five years.
What are Labour’s plans for housebuilding, and how will they work?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced plans to reform the planning system and bring in compulsory housebuilding targets for local councils on Monday.
Growth slows in construction sector amid housebuilding fall
Firms also reported a slower rise in new orders, with some blaming uncertainty in the run-up to the General Election.
Addressing the skills shortage is vital for housing industry
Rics urges Stormont Executive to put additional resources and funding into apprenticeship schemes
Landlords call for return of Bill banning no-fault evictions
Organisations collectively representing more than 100,000 landlords have called on the next government to end uncertainty in rented housing sector.
Consumer credit borrowing bounces back while mortgage lending halves
Consumer credit borrowing bounced back to £1.5 billion during the month, up from £800 million in April, Bank of England data showed.