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Rising rents leave a generation caught in the 'Rent Trap'
A new report from Shelter shows rents are rising by an average of almost £300 a year in England. With average wages... -
Home emergency call-outs up 24%
The AA's Home Emergency Response service says that last week saw a 24 percent increase in call–outs from homeowners compared to three weeks ago,...
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Ombudsman criticises Kettering Council over family housing error
Kettering Borough Council's error cost a family a new home opposite the school attended by their son, who has... -
£200 million extra for housing
Scotland's three year housing budget has increased by almost £200 million over the last year, with additional investment seeing an increase of...
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Housing costs cause stress and depression for millions
A new YouGov survey from Shelter has revealed the emotional strain faced by millions of families as they struggle to meet... -
Bleak outlook for UK construction
With sixty thousand jobs lost, and a 9% fall in output, 2012 saw UK construction tip back deep into recession. Over the past five years the...
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Editor's Feature
Helen Barlow Head of Private Sector HousingDudley Metropolitan Borough Council
How housing can prevent winter deaths
Compared to previous years, we've had a relatively mild winter. Despite this, any sort of cold weather can be deadly for the most vulnerable in society, particularly those who...
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