London boroughs are urging the government to fund a pipeline of more than 50,000 new council homes as the capital faces a worsening homelessness crisis.
Nosy neighbours and curtain twitchers: survey reveals Brits’ complicated relationship with those next door
Three quarters of Brits say they would pay more to live near good neighbours, yet nearly two thirds admit to spying on those very same people.
London Boroughs Identify Pipeline of 50,000 New Council Homes If Funding Is Secured
London boroughs have mapped out sites for more than 50,000 potential new council homes, representing a near-15% increase to the capital’s existing stock.
Muswell Hill tenant wins nearly £8,000 from repeat-offender landlord in unlicensed HMO tribunal case
A Haringey tenant has been awarded almost £8,000 in rent repayments after a tribunal found her landlord operating an unlicensed HMO with dangerous conditions.
West End Remains London’s Priciest Flex Office Market as Central London Prices Ease
Flexible office prices in Central London dipped 0.8% in Q2 2026 to £539 per desk, though the West End held firm as the capital’s most expensive market.
Only 0.56% of local populations respond to planning consultations, RTPI warns of crisis in public engagement
New RTPI analysis reveals fewer than one in 200 residents responds to local plan consultations, raising fears that sweeping planning reforms could deepen public mistrust.
Climate Ambition Outpaces Action in England’s Local Plans, Research Finds
New research reveals that while 93% of local plans name climate change as a priority, more than a quarter still lack a strategic climate policy to back it up.
London Councils Calls for Collaborative Approach as Draft London Plan Consultation Launches
London Councils has urged that boroughs be closely involved in shaping the new London Plan, warning it must reflect the realities of local planning delivery.
The Psychology of Property Ownership: Understanding Britain’s Deep-Seated Obsession
The Psychology Behind Britain’s Obsession with Property Ownership When you think of Britain, images of quaint cottages, bustling city flats, and stately manor houses might spring to mind. The British obsession with property ownership is as much a part of the cultural fabric as tea-drinking and queuing. But why do the Brits hold such a […]
Haringey Council approves £24m plan to tackle rough sleeping through specialist supported housing
Haringey Council has approved an ambitious overhaul of its supported housing provision, with contracts worth up to £24.4m over ten years.