Perth Family Priced Out in Rental Market Crisis
A working family from Perth faces an agonising search for a new home after their landlord put their rental property on the market, exposing Scotland's deepening housing affordability crisis.
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Private Thames Island For Sale - Cheaper Than London Flat
An extraordinary private island on the River Thames, complete with two luxury mansions, is on the market for the price of a London one-bedroom flat. Discover this unique slice of paradise in Berkshire.
Teacher rejected for mortgage quits job for van life
A young teacher's dream of homeownership was crushed by a shockingly low mortgage offer. Discover how she turned rejection into liberation by quitting her job and buying a van to explore the UK.
UK Housebuilding Plummets to Post-War Low, Councils Warn
New data reveals a catastrophic decline in UK housebuilding, with construction starts falling to levels not seen since the 1940s. Councils warn of a deepening housing crisis as government targets are missed by a staggering margin.
East Germany's Prefab Housing Finds New Life in Modern Era
Once a symbol of Cold War austerity, East Germany's prefabricated Plattenbau housing estates are experiencing an unlikely renaissance. Discover how these concrete giants are providing a blueprint for tackling today's urgent issues of urban density, sustai
UK Visitor's Verdict: NYC Is The Kindest Place
A traveller from the UK shares her surprising discovery that New Yorkers are not the tough crowd they're made out to be, but are instead incredibly welcoming and kind, completely changing her perspective on the Big Apple.
Queensland's homeless crisis: Mass motel evictions exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Queensland's new social housing policy is leading to mass evictions of homeless families from emergency accommodation, sparking a severe humanitarian crisis.
Mum's horror in mould and mice-infested temporary home
A desperate mother reveals the squalid conditions her family endures in a damp-riddled temporary flat, battling mould and mice while pleading with the council for a safe home.
Rayner to sanction councils blocking housing developments
Deputy PM Angela Rayner unveils a major crackdown on English local authorities that obstruct housing development, threatening financial penalties and potential government intervention to tackle the housing crisis.
Family's horror in Ealing Council's rat-poo infested flat
A homeless family with a newborn baby has been left in despair after Ealing Council placed them in temporary housing riddled with rat droppings, damp, and severe disrepair, sparking outrage and calls for immediate action.
Vulnerable at risk as UK housing support slashed
Charities sound the alarm as government cuts to housing vouchers and soaring rents threaten to leave thousands of vulnerable Britons, including families and the elderly, without a home. A perfect storm of policy failure and economic pressure is pushing th
Over 500,000 New Homes Blocked by English Councils
A damning new report uncovers that local councils in England have rejected plans for more than 500,000 new homes in the last five years, severely exacerbating the national housing shortage and pricing out a generation.
Hull's 1980s Housing Co-op: A Defiant Alternative to Thatcher
An exclusive look back at Hull's Giroscope housing cooperative, a radical 1980s experiment in community-led living that offered a defiant alternative to Thatcherism and whose legacy still resonates today.
Labour's 1.5 Million Home Plan to Solve Housing Crisis
Exclusive: Labour unveils radical 'build-up-not-out' housing strategy, pledging 1.5 million new homes and taking on NIMBY councils to fix Britain's housing emergency.
NSW Minister: Housing objectors are 'un-Sydneylike'
NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully triggers backlash after describing residents opposing new housing developments as 'un-Sydneylike'. The controversial remarks come amid a fierce debate over Sydney's housing crisis and development policies.
Australia's £7.4bn Housing Crisis Solution: 40,000 New Homes
The Australian government unveils a massive £7.4 billion housing package to tackle the nation's escalating affordability crisis, aiming to build 40,000 new social and affordable homes by 2029.
Mum exposed begging for council house while owning 5-bed home
A fraudulent mother who tearfully begged her council for emergency housing, claiming to be homeless, has been exposed as the owner of a spacious five-bedroom home. The shocking case reveals how she manipulated the system for over a year.
Bethel Residents Clash Over Affordable Housing Development
A fierce dispute erupts in Bethel, Connecticut, as locals oppose a 60-unit affordable housing development, citing environmental and infrastructure concerns while developers argue it addresses a critical housing shortage.
One in Three Brits Believe They'll Never Own a Home
A stark new study reveals a crisis of confidence in homeownership, with a third of UK adults believing they will never own a property, highlighting a generational divide and deep-seated financial anxieties.
Mum of five forced to sleep in car with children
A desperate mother-of-five reveals the harsh reality of NSW's housing crisis as her family is forced to sleep in their car, facing freezing nights and an uncertain future.
8 Must-See Hidden Gems in New York
Discover New York's best-kept secrets with these eight incredible spots, from underground jazz clubs to quirky museums you won't find in guidebooks.
Mum of six lives in 3-bed home with 12 people
A struggling mother of six shares her heartbreaking story of living in cramped conditions with 12 people in a three-bedroom house as the UK housing crisis worsens.
Couples slash costs by moving to narrowboats
Meet the couples ditching traditional homes for life on narrowboats, saving thousands while embracing a minimalist, adventurous lifestyle.
Fraudsters Exposed as Owners of Council Houses
A damning investigation reveals fraudsters own council houses meant for vulnerable families, sparking outrage and calls for urgent reform.
Thatcher's legacy: How policies created UK housing crisis
Decades of Thatcherite housing policies have led to a surge in private landlords, exacerbating the UK's housing crisis. Explore the political roots and modern consequences.
Sydney tenant finds cracked ceiling in rental property
A Sydney tenant was horrified to discover severe structural damage in her rental property, including a cracked ceiling and wall, raising concerns about housing standards in Australia's rental market.
Right to Buy discounts cost taxpayers £1.5bn
New figures reveal the staggering cost of Right to Buy discounts to UK taxpayers, raising questions about the scheme's future amid soaring demand and housing shortages.
Billionaires' paradise faces housing crisis
The exclusive island of Martha's Vineyard, beloved by billionaires, faces a housing crisis as locals struggle to afford homes. Discover the stark contrast between luxury and affordability.
Pet minding helps Aussies survive housing crisis
As rental prices soar in Australia, more people are turning to pet minding and house sitting as creative solutions to avoid homelessness. Discover how this trend is reshaping living arrangements.
Starmer slams govt over social housing 'failure'
Labour leader Keir Starmer accuses the government of failing to address the housing crisis, as new figures reveal a dramatic shortfall in social home construction.
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