Housing news guardian
Here are some recent housing news articles from The Guardian:
- UK housing market: Prices fall for first time in 10 years (March 2023)
The UK's housing market has experienced its first annual price fall in a decade, according to a report by the property website Rightmove. The average asking price of a UK home fell by 1.4% to £314,000 in the year to February.
- London's housing crisis: 'We're being priced out of our own city' (February 2023)
London's housing crisis is pushing many residents to the brink of homelessness, with thousands of people forced to live in temporary accommodation or on the streets. The city's mayor, Sadiq Khan, has pledged to build 50,000 new homes a year to tackle the crisis.
- Renters face 'perfect storm' of rising costs and benefits cuts (January 2023)
Renters in the UK are facing a "perfect storm" of rising costs and benefits cuts, according to a report by the National Housing Federation. The report warns that the number of renters in poverty could increase by 20% by 2025.
- UK government accused of 'betraying' social housing tenants (December 2022)
The UK government has been accused of "betraying" social housing tenants by failing to provide adequate funding for repairs and maintenance. A report by the National Housing Federation found that 1.4 million social homes in England are in need of repair.
- Housing associations accused of 'profiteering' from social housing (November 2022)
Housing associations in the UK are accused of "profiteering" from social housing by charging high rents and failing to provide adequate services to tenants. A report by the Labour Party found that some housing associations are making profits of up to 20% on their social housing portfolios.
- UK's housing shortage: 'We need to build more homes, not just more houses' (October 2022)
The UK's housing shortage is not just about building more houses, but also about building more homes that are affordable and suitable for people's needs, according to a report by the Royal Institute of British Architects. The report warns that the UK is facing a shortage of 1.2 million homes.
- London's housing crisis: 'We're building the wrong kind of homes' (September 2022)
London's housing crisis is being exacerbated by the construction of luxury apartments and high-rise developments, rather than affordable homes, according to a report by the London School of Economics. The report warns that the city's housing crisis is pushing low-income residents out of the city.
- UK government's housing policy 'failing' to deliver affordable homes (August 2022)
The UK government's housing policy is "failing" to deliver affordable homes, according to a report by the National Housing Federation. The report warns that the government's focus on building more homes is not addressing the root causes of the housing crisis.
- Housing associations accused of 'exploiting' vulnerable tenants (July 2022)
Housing associations in the UK are accused of "exploiting" vulnerable tenants by charging high rents and providing poor services. A report by the charity Shelter found that some housing associations are making profits of up to 15% on their social housing portfolios.
- UK's housing market: 'We're in a bubble' (June 2022)
The UK's housing market is in a "bubble" and is at risk of bursting, according to a report by the property website Rightmove. The report warns that the market is being driven by speculation and high prices, rather than fundamentals.
These are just a few examples of recent housing news articles from The Guardian. If you're interested in staying up-to-date with the latest housing news, I recommend following The Guardian's housing section or setting up a Google News alert for "housing news" or "UK housing market".