housing

Treasury braced to take major hit as house prices tumble and sales dry up

New findings will likely be a blow to Boris Johnson’s plans to ‘level up’ the UK economy

Government fails to build any of the 200,000 new starter homes it pledged in 2014

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 28 October

A million more 20 to 34-year-olds are staying at home longer

Deal with local council could provide a radical blueprint to solve Britain’s housing crisis

More than 300 buildings in England remain wrapped in flammable cladding, new figures show

Spending watchdog finds the programme has pushed up property prices and handed cash to the relatively wealthy

Philosopher loses government role over ‘deeply offensive’ views on George Soros, Islam and the Chinese

Amid a nationwide housing crisis, radical solutions are starting to emerge

Mayor Sadiq Khan reportedly considering rule changes aimed at bolstering private renters’ rights

At least 130,000 youngsters will be living in temporary accommodation this festive season, a rise of 59% in five years

Average UK property now sits on market for more than three months

Billionaire Nick Candy secures huge loan to refinance £160m Knightsbridge apartment

Critics say ‘pitiful’ government green paper fails to address lack of supply

Housing applications for protected areas hits record 460,000 following relaxation of planning laws

Property website said the advert had been removed as soon as the company was aware of it

The Law Commission is pushing to make it easier for leaseholders to buy the freehold of their property

Public demand for new-build homes seems to be in decline

New study points to ageing population and changes to the UK housing market

Twitter hits back at suggestion that minimum floorspace limits should be scrapped to ease London housing criis

New analysis suggests ‘cradle to grave’ renting may become the new normal

Policy reversal follows outcry from homelessness charities

Conservative MP Nick Boles urges PM to build more houses before next election or face backlash

London mayor plans to restrict foreign ownership as thousands of properties sit empty

Many landlords plan to sell up when tough new legislation takes effect, but who gains?

Budget watchdog says Chancellor's plan to help first-time buyers will mainly benefit existing homeowners

Crisis tells government to end rough sleeping or face stark consequences

The MoD is sitting on redundant military bases ripe for house building