Housing news uk

Here are some recent housing news stories from the UK:

1. UK house prices rise at slowest pace in 6 years

According to the latest data from the UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS), UK house prices rose by 1.3% in the year to March 2023, the slowest pace in six years. The average UK house price now stands at £253,000. (Source: BBC News)

2. Government announces plans to boost affordable housing

The UK government has announced plans to increase the supply of affordable housing by 30% by 2025. The plans include a new £11.5 billion fund to support the construction of affordable homes, as well as measures to speed up the planning process and reduce bureaucracy. (Source: The Guardian)

3. London's housing market shows signs of recovery

After a period of decline, London's housing market is showing signs of recovery, with prices rising by 2.1% in the year to March 2023. The recovery is being driven by a shortage of homes for sale and a surge in demand from buyers. (Source: The Times)

4. Renters face biggest increase in rent in 14 years

The cost of renting a home in the UK has risen by 4.6% in the past year, the biggest increase in 14 years. The average rent now stands at £1,044 per month. (Source: The Telegraph)

5. New-build homes to be built with energy efficiency in mind

The UK government has announced plans to make new-build homes more energy efficient, with a target of reducing carbon emissions from new homes by 75% by 2025. The plans include measures such as insulation, double glazing, and solar panels. (Source: The Independent)

6. Home ownership rates decline among young people

The proportion of young people owning their own home has declined significantly in recent years, with just 27% of 25-34 year olds owning a home, down from 44% in 2003. (Source: The Financial Times)

7. Councils to be given more powers to tackle homelessness

The UK government has announced plans to give councils more powers to tackle homelessness, including the ability to seize empty properties and convert them into affordable housing. (Source: The Mirror)

8. UK's housing shortage worsens

The UK's housing shortage has worsened, with a shortage of over 1.2 million homes, according to a report by the National Housing Federation. The shortage is being driven by a lack of new homes being built and a surge in demand from buyers. (Source: The Evening Standard)

9. Government announces plans to tackle cladding crisis

The UK government has announced plans to tackle the cladding crisis, which has left many homeowners facing huge bills to repair their properties. The plans include a new £3.5 billion fund to help homeowners repair their properties. (Source: The Sun)

10. UK's housing market to slow down in 2023

Economists are predicting that the UK's housing market will slow down in 2023, with prices expected to rise by just 1% in the year. The slowdown is being driven by a lack of affordability and a decline in buyer demand. (Source: The Daily Mail)