Tag: Housing
Addressing Keir Starmer’s Denial of Budget Blame for Mortgage Rate Increase
Keir Starmer recently expressed his disappointment in the UK's growth figures but denied that his government's budget was to blame for the recent increase in mortgage rates. Starmer emphasized that the budget was aimed...
Topping-out Ceremony Marks Progress Towards New Hayes Council Homes
A significant event took place in Hayes last Friday, marking a key milestone in the construction of new homes in the area. The topping-out ceremony, a tradition in the building industry, celebrated the placement...
Hillingdon Council’s Revised Social Housing Request Procedure
Hillingdon Council has recently approved changes to the way social housing is allocated. These changes aim to make the process clearer and give increased priority to the most vulnerable residents and those who have...
The reason behind the decision to not demolish Grenfell Tower and its location
On the tragic day of June 14, 2017, a devastating fire broke out at Grenfell Tower in London, claiming the lives of 72 residents. The final report on the fire was released yesterday, outlining...
Boost in Home Bids as Policy Limiting Options is Halted
Southwark families are celebrating a significant win after the local council decided to put a stop to a policy that was limiting the availability of social homes for bidding. The policy, which was implemented...
Rayner Pushes for 370,000 Homes as Abbott Leads Labour Rebellion – Live Updates
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has announced a radical reform to the UK's housing planning system, calling it the most acute housing crisis in living history. She aims to bring back mandatory housing targets...