Vacant social housing at record low amid rent arrears increase
New research from Housemark hows a sharp drop in empty social homes and improved re-let times, while rent arrears and anti-social behaviour (ASB) continue to increase.
Councils face £260m gap in temporary housing costs
The financial gap between what councils spend on temporary accommodation and what they are reimbursed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has surged to £260 million, according to new analysis by the Local Government Association (LGA).