Lisbon is scrapping its strict short-term rental rules, which failed to curb rising housing costs. Data shows similar policies in Edinburgh, Barcelona, and New York also backfired. Discover the impact.
Spain imposes a €64 million fine on Airbnb for advertising unlicensed holiday rentals amid a national housing crisis. Discover the details and government crackdown.
A young family in Pimlico has suffered for nearly four years with a severe bed bug infestation and mould outbreak in their Sanctuary Housing flat, leading to serious health issues. Read their shocking story.
Retailers risk hefty fines for selling Christmas crackers to under-12s due to a little-known fireworks law. Learn the rules to avoid penalties this festive season.
At least 94 people have been killed in Hong Kong's deadliest fire in recent history. The blaze ripped through a housing complex, sparking urgent safety inspections.
Oxford researchers reveal how Europe's housing affordability crisis is driving voters to far-right parties. Discover the progressive policies needed to reclaim this vital issue.
Carolyn Ienna's 30-year Sydney home demolished as NSW replaces public housing with affordable units. Explore the impact on social housing stock and resident displacement.
The Irish government announces a radical plan to build 300,000 homes by 2030 to tackle the housing crisis. Discover how this ambitious target will be achieved.
Military families at Tyndall Air Force Base face Christmas decoration ban as private housing contractor enforces strict timing rules. Discover how this affects holiday spirit.
Exclusive investigation reveals luxury Sydney development segregates affordable housing residents, forcing them to use inferior back entrances while wealthy neighbours enjoy premium facilities.
New York City implements devastating blow to Airbnb with strict new regulations banning most short-term rentals, leaving thousands of properties facing removal from the platform.
Labour's new Chancellor faces mounting pressure as she avoids addressing controversy surrounding her London home amid government crackdown on rogue landlords.
Exclusive survey reveals three-quarters of young Britons believe homeownership is increasingly unattainable as property prices soar beyond reach, creating a permanent renting generation.
A London estate agent faces professional ruin after attempting to use his own family home to secure his trading licence in a desperate move that's shocked the property industry.
Property industry leaders issue stark warning to Rachel Reeves over mandatory rental licensing scheme that could worsen housing crisis and increase costs for tenants.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been compelled to return £38,000 to former tenants after failing to properly protect their deposits. The Labour MP finally submitted crucial paperwork years after the tenancy ended, following legal pressure.
Ministers reveal ambitious plans to transform Cambridge into a world-leading science superhub with thousands of new homes, sparking both excitement and local concerns about infrastructure and water supply.
A UK landlord faces severe backlash after being discovered rifling through a tenant's personal belongings, including underwear drawers, raising serious concerns about tenant rights and privacy violations in rental properties.
Private landlords hit with massive £30,000 penalty for HMO licensing violations blast Labour's Rachel Reeves for apparent hypocrisy after her own tenant dispute emerges. The property licensing crackdown faces scrutiny as MP's rental history comes to light
Groundbreaking new legislation inspired by tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak gives UK tenants legal power to demand urgent repairs for dangerous damp and mould within strict timeframes.
Exclusive look at Australia's revolutionary housing commission homes that are transforming social housing with luxury features and modern designs that rival private developments.
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny after confessing to renting her London home without a mandatory property licence, raising questions about politicians and property regulations.
Labour's Rachel Reeves under fire for breaking rental laws on her family property while residing in Downing Street, raising questions about politicians' accountability.
Housing Minister Lee Rowley faces backlash after confirming government intervention in Cambridge development, with critics calling it a 'takeover' of local planning decisions.
Exclusive investigation reveals how New South Wales' flagship infill housing policy is delivering luxury apartments instead of promised affordable homes, exacerbating Sydney's housing crisis.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Vanessa Joy Moulton and her young family were forced to abandon their dream home after discovering dangerous gas line installations, exposing critical safety failures in UK housing.
Exclusive investigation reveals how developers in Peckham exploit planning loopholes to bypass affordable housing requirements, leaving local communities priced out despite government targets.
Exclusive investigation reveals how millions of private renters face dangerous living conditions while social housing tenants enjoy better protections. Discover the growing crisis in Britain's rental market.
New legislation forces social housing providers to fix emergency hazards within 24 hours following the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak from mould exposure.
Australia considers importing Japan's revolutionary prefabricated homes costing just £5,000 as radical solution to catastrophic housing shortage and affordability crisis.