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Homes 'standing empty' because of bedroom tax

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:12 GMT

The shadow work and pensions secretary has claimed homes are being left empty because of the bedroom tax, and called for the controversial policy to be axed.

Government gives new town £32m boost

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:41 GMT

The government has announced an injection of £32 million to kick-start the development of a new town near Plymouth.

Cambridge Council drafts local plan

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:39 GMT

Cambridge Council has produced its draft local plan which has identified the need for 14,000 homes in the city by 2031.

MPs slate lack of clarity on green deal goals

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:33 GMT

MPs have criticised the government for not setting clear objectives for its schemes to improve home energy efficiency.

NLA pledges to accredit members

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:19 GMT

The National Landlord Association has pledged to accredit all landlord members by 2020 in a bid to improve standards in the private rented sector.

Woman evicted for storing stolen TV

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:49 GMT

A council has evicted a woman from her property after she admitted a stolen television had been stored at her house.

Landlords call for government spending rethink

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:44 GMT

A group of London housing associations is calling for funding from the help to buy initiative to be used to build more affordable homes, after calculating few people on average incomes can buy in the capital.

Think tank calls for ‘sociable housing’ for elderly

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:27 GMT

A think tank is calling on ministers, local authorities and housing providers to encourage ‘sociable housing’ for older people, which reduces isolation and loneliness.

Charity launches campaign to save night shelters

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:04 GMT

A homelessness charity has launched a petition after Inside Housing highlighted a tribunal ruling that could see dozens of night shelters across England and Wales close.

Homelessness charities benefit from £2.8m pot

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:41 GMT

Umbrella-group London Councils has handed over £2.8 million to eight projects tackling homelessness in the capital.