Uk & International

The UK government will today unveil a new company to kickstart the delivery of up to 40,000 new homes over the coming decade on brownfield railway land across England. Previously, London and Continental Railways Ltd and Network Rail’s Property Team operated independently, each managing differe

Robot bricklayers are set to make their debut on UK construction sites, as the industry continues to grapple with a severe shortage of skilled labour. The technology, developed by Dutch firm Monumental, features dual-arm robotic systems capable of laying bricks and applying mortar at a pace comparab

Private renters in England and Wales are missing out on up to £169 million in potential interest on tenancy deposits each year, according to new research by Generation Rent.

Black and other minoritised people facing homelessness in England feel forced to change their names, alter their accents and even cut their hair in an attempt to avoid discrimination, according to devastating new research. The culmination of a comprehensive three-and-a-half-year study by the Institu

A London construction company has been fined £50,000 after four men were injured – two seriously - when the first floor of a house collapsed during building works. Aryn Stones Ltd had been contracted to build a new domestic property in Hampstead. On 31 May 2022, remedial works were being

The Secretary of State has approved a further extension of Richard Blakeway as England's Housing Ombudsman until the end of July 2026. The extension comes at a time of change for the housing sector. This includes the Renters Rights’ Bill and the potential for an extension of the organisation's

A major new UK Government initiative aims to transform the housing sector by creating a publicly-owned National Housing Bank, designed to accelerate housebuilding, support small and medium-sized developers, and unlock complex sites across England through targeted public and private investment.

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE), the country's largest public landlord, has adopted the Sustainability Reporting Standard for Social Housing (SRS). The news marks a significant step for the SRS in the UK, and in promoting environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting across the

A piece of legislation that empowers police across England and Wales to fine or imprison people for rough sleeping or begging looks set to be scrapped after more than 200 years.

Every private residential property in Ireland is to be subject to rent controls after the Cabinet approved the extension of current Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) across the country.

The Housing Ombudsman has issued a stark warning about the state of England’s social housing in its latest Spotlight report.

The UK Government has unveiled a series of planning reforms designed to simplify the development process and unlock access to land and finance for SME builders.

A major new partnership worth £24 billion between the Crown Estate and Lendlease has been agreed, which will unlock housing and science innovation hubs across the UK. The joint venture allows the Crown Estate to invest in Lendlease’s undeveloped UK land and land management portfolio, pro

The proportion of households facing homelessness with physical ill health and disability needs in England has increased markedly over the past five years, new analysis has revealed. Studying the UK Government’s most recent statutory homelessness figures, Crisis has found that 62,040 households

The Housing Ombudsman has produced its latest ‘learning from severe maladministration’ report, focusing on emergency repairs.