Failsafe in name: thousands of social homes remain substandard
Nearly 430,000 social homes in England fail to meet the decent homes standard, prompting cross-party MPs to call for reforms to improve conditions for tenants.
Landlords warn tax hikes and court delays risk higher rents
Two-thirds of landlords planning to raise rents cite upcoming tax increases, according to a survey of National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) members.
Allotments on new developments: planning priority or optional amenity?
Are allotments vital community infrastructure or just another drag on development viability? Tim Foreman of LRG argues evidence points towards the former.