Regional divide in rental homes with bills included – research
More than a third of rental properties advertised in the North East include bills in the rent, compared with fewer than one in 10 in Scotland, analysis shows.
More than 12,000 social housing complaints upheld in a year
The Housing Ombudsman found landlords had failed residents in 12,485 cases in 2025-26, with repairs accounting for three-quarters of the most serious cases.
But seriously, is 50% affordable housing on Grey Belt sites realistic?
With government pushing for 50% affordable housing on Grey Belt sites, Tim Foreman of LRG argues a mix of market sale and Build to Rent could get more homes built.
Community groups invited to apply for £2.5m funding scheme
Organisations across England can apply for a share of £2.5m in government funding for projects aimed at bringing people from different backgrounds together.
Can local government reorganisation help generate revenue for councils?
Whatever your views on the current local government reorganisation plans, it is worth considering what the potential benefits could be, given that final plans have now been announced with the roll-out expected over 2027 and 2028.