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The cheapest and most expensive areas to rent in the UK

The cheapest and most expensive areas to rent in the UK
The cost of renting is hitting record highs – but it’s not the same everywhere
25 May 2022
Has the Conservative Party made the housing crisis worse?

Has the Conservative Party made the housing crisis worse?
The government was elected in 2019 on an ‘unrealistic’ pledge to build 300,000 homes a year
19 May 2022
‘Kirstie Allsopp telling young people off won’t help them get on the property ladder’

‘Kirstie Allsopp telling young people off won’t help them get on the property ladder’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
7 Feb 2022
Michael Gove’s billion-pound plan to end cladding scandal

Michael Gove’s billion-pound plan to end cladding scandal
Housing secretary warns residential property developers that ‘we are coming for you’
10 Jan 2022
Shared ownership: how the home buying scheme works

Shared ownership: how the home buying scheme works
Getting on the ladder is more affordable – but there are downsides
30 Nov 2021
‘Levelling up cannot just be a sound bite. It must be a prescription for saving lives’

‘Levelling up cannot just be a sound bite. It must be a prescription for saving lives’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
13 Oct 2021
Is Insulate Britain the wrong group to sell the right message?

Is Insulate Britain the wrong group to sell the right message?
Extinction Rebellion offshoot has blocked junctions of M25 to demand immediate action on home insulation
30 Sep 2021

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‘Keir Starmer has a long way to go to banish the ghost of Corbynism’

‘Keir Starmer has a long way to go to banish the ghost of Corbynism’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
29 Sep 2021
Gove’s task to put ‘meat on the bones’ of ‘levelling-up’ agenda

Gove’s task to put ‘meat on the bones’ of ‘levelling-up’ agenda
Former rival of Boris Johnson will oversee one of PM’s key government pledges
17 Sep 2021
‘No billionaire saviour will rescue our dying planet’

‘No billionaire saviour will rescue our dying planet’
Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press
25 Aug 2021
Stamp duty ‘D-day’: what next for the housing market?

Stamp duty ‘D-day’: what next for the housing market?
At midnight tonight the tax-free threshold drops from £500,000 to £250,000
30 Jun 2021
Will Tory MPs scupper planning reforms?

Will Tory MPs scupper planning reforms?
After the shock by-election defeat the prime minister has had a ‘wake-up call’
22 Jun 2021
Why renting a home is now cheaper than buying

Why renting a home is now cheaper than buying
A pandemic-led shift has made it cheaper to rent in seven of the UK’s 11 regions
15 Jun 2021
First Homes: will first-time buyers really benefit?

First Homes: will first-time buyers really benefit?
A property ‘scramble’ is predicted while many people could still be priced out
7 Jun 2021
‘The tide will turn against the Tories unless they build more homes’

‘The tide will turn against the Tories unless they build more homes’
Your digest of the best columns, analysis and commentary from the British and international press
14 May 2021
‘Radical policy changes are needed to fix the housing crisis’

‘Radical policy changes are needed to fix the housing crisis’
Your digest of the best columns, analysis and commentary from the British and international press
26 Apr 2021
Will Rishi Sunak extend the stamp duty holiday?

Will Rishi Sunak extend the stamp duty holiday?
Reports suggest that the chancellor is considering a six-week addition to the tax break
17 Feb 2021
Hundreds of thousands living in flats wrapped in flammable material

Hundreds of thousands living in flats wrapped in flammable material
Bid to force Commons vote to stop leaseholders footing bill to make high-rises safe
1 Feb 2021
Movie mogul’s London mansion collapses during basement work

Movie mogul’s London mansion collapses during basement work
Chelsea property belonged to the family of late executive Arthur Abeles
4 Nov 2020
Ikea to buy back unwanted furniture in ‘green’ scheme

Ikea to buy back unwanted furniture in ‘green’ scheme
Return your ‘Billy’ bookcase and get vouchers in exchange
15 Oct 2020
Very busy indeed: a celebration of pattern

Very busy indeed: a celebration of pattern
Timorous Beasties and other design experts on the impact of pattern and how to use it
15 Oct 2020
How to choose an architect for your housing project

How to choose an architect for your housing project
Expert advice from three professionals
9 Oct 2020
Restorative powers: breathe new life into old houses

Restorative powers: breathe new life into old houses
Expert advice for buying and improving period properties
8 Oct 2020
Best vacuum cleaners: it’s time for an ‘autumn clean’

Best vacuum cleaners: it’s time for an ‘autumn clean’
Preparing for the winter can benefit your home and your health
1 Oct 2020
London renters swap cramped flats for space in suburbia

London renters swap cramped flats for space in suburbia
New figures show tenants are leaving Britain's cities and looking to upsize
14 Sep 2020
Dress to impress: top tips for selling your home 

Dress to impress: top tips for selling your home
Experts share the simple changes that can make a huge difference to your odds of attracting a buyer
8 Sep 2020
Homes selling faster as demand outpaces supply

Homes selling faster as demand outpaces supply
Property prices in the UK expected to be up by 2-3% by the end of the year
28 Aug 2020
Quiz of The Week: 8 - 14 August

Quiz of The Week: 8 - 14 August
Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
14 Aug 2020
Is Boris Johnson declaring war on voters over housebuilding?

Is Boris Johnson declaring war on voters over housebuilding?
Tory shire councils will be forced to hand over planning power to government
7 Aug 2020
Instant Opinion: ‘Westminster fails sexual assault victims’

Instant Opinion: ‘Westminster fails sexual assault victims’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 7 August
7 Aug 2020
Build, build, build: planning laws to get ‘radical shake-up’

Build, build, build: planning laws to get ‘radical shake-up’
Government says sweeping reforms will ‘cut red tape, not standards’
3 Aug 2020
Sunak to spend £2bn to help young beat Covid jobs crisis

Sunak to spend £2bn to help young beat Covid jobs crisis
Chancellor also expected to announce stamp duty ‘holiday’ and VAT cut in bid to boost post-lockdown economy
8 Jul 2020
Coronavirus: will rents be frozen?

Coronavirus: will rents be frozen?
Government facing calls to protect private tenants from eviction during outbreak
4 May 2020
Japandi style: create a Zen living space at home 

Japandi style: create a Zen living space at home
Enjoy your time indoors and embrace peace and harmony
23 Apr 2020