housing

The cost of renting is hitting record highs – but it’s not the same everywhere

The government was elected in 2019 on an ‘unrealistic’ pledge to build 300,000 homes a year

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Housing secretary warns residential property developers that ‘we are coming for you’

Getting on the ladder is more affordable – but there are downsides

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Extinction Rebellion offshoot has blocked junctions of M25 to demand immediate action on home insulation

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Former rival of Boris Johnson will oversee one of PM’s key government pledges

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At midnight tonight the tax-free threshold drops from £500,000 to £250,000

After the shock by-election defeat the prime minister has had a ‘wake-up call’

A pandemic-led shift has made it cheaper to rent in seven of the UK’s 11 regions

A property ‘scramble’ is predicted while many people could still be priced out 

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Your digest of the best columns, analysis and commentary from the British and international press

Reports suggest that the chancellor is considering a six-week addition to the tax break

Bid to force Commons vote to stop leaseholders footing bill to make high-rises safe

Chelsea property belonged to the family of late executive Arthur Abeles

Return your ‘Billy’ bookcase and get vouchers in exchange

Timorous Beasties and other design experts on the impact of pattern and how to use it

Expert advice from three professionals

Expert advice for buying and improving period properties

Preparing for the winter can benefit your home and your health

New figures show tenants are leaving Britain's cities and looking to upsize

Experts share the simple changes that can make a huge difference to your odds of attracting a buyer

Property prices in the UK expected to be up by 2-3% by the end of the year

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Tory shire councils will be forced to hand over planning power to government

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 7 August

Government says sweeping reforms will ‘cut red tape, not standards’

Chancellor also expected to announce stamp duty ‘holiday’ and VAT cut in bid to boost post-lockdown economy

Government facing calls to protect private tenants from eviction during outbreak

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