Private tenants spend 36% of income on rent, data shows
Private tenants in England are spending more than a third of their household income on rent, according to new analysis...
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Burnham’s housing policies face scrutiny amid leadership race
Andy Burnham’s housing record as Mayor of Manchester is under increased examination following his emergence as a leading contender to...
Renters’ Rights Act takes effect with £41m enforcement fund
The Renters’ Rights Act has come into force, with Housing Secretary Steve Reed describing the legislation as the “biggest shake-up”...
Landlord body warns rent freeze would reduce housing supply
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has cautioned that a potential one-year rent freeze under consideration by Chancellor Rachel Reeves...
Labour’s 1.5m homes target faces delivery shortfall
The UK government has delivered just over 300,000 new homes in the first 18 months of the current parliament, falling...
