Housing

Beyoncé performing live. Credit: Frank Micelotta/Parkwood Entertainment via Getty Images.

Homeless families lose Travelodge rooms during Beyoncé tour

The City Hall analysis estimated 30,000 homes sit empty in London, collectively worth around £20bn. Credit: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images.

See how many empty homes there are in your borough

The City Hall data showed there are more than 30,000 long-term empty properties across London, worth an estimated £20 billion. Credit: Susannah Ireland/AFP via Getty Images.

More than 2,400 homes sit empty in one London borough

Finding an affordable way to live in London can be a huge challenge. (Photo by Getty)

Pet sitter to property guardian - 5 cheaper ways to live in London

Sinthia Arefin’s ceiling collapsed while she was in temporary accommodation, and injuries from the incident still cause her pain years later. Credit: Sinthia Arefin.

‘Our kitchen ceiling collapsed’ - tenants demand change

The Housing Ombudsman said it is investigating Hammersmith and Fulham Council due to multiple failures over the last year. Credit: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images.

London council under investigation for ‘repeated’ housing failures

Hamptons’ research found the average monthly rent in London had exceeded £2,200 for the first time in April 2023. Credit: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images.

Renters union warns of ongoing ‘insecurity’ amid record costs

The mayor of London visits residents at the Stonebridge Hillside and Milton Avenue scheme in Brent.

Sadiq Khan claims council housing target success

Kyle is one of the thousands of renters to have struggled to find somewhere affordable to live in London. (Photos by Kyle/Getty)

Tenants’ stories as average London rent reaches £2.5k

Residential property in York with the to let signs showing, as Paragon, the UK's third largest buy-to-let mortgage firm said it was facing funding uncertainties.

Kensington and Chelsea social housing lettings fell by a third

Housing in south-east London. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP via Getty Images)

London councils: ‘Tenants deserve better’

Westminster City Council became aware of the issue of mould and damp in the home in January 2021.

Council slammed after failing to tackle mould in baby’s home

RAF Scampton could be transformed into housing for asylum seekers - but locals aren’t happy

Row as historic RAF base could be used to house 1,500 asylum seekers

Former inmates revisited the crumbling cells of HMP Holloway to tell their story. Credit: Joya Berrow

New photography exhibit displays portraits of former inmates

The Real life roomset at IKEA in Bristol (photo: Tim Gander/PinPep)

‘Cramped and dangerous’ rooms coming to some Ikea stores - here’s why

Homelessness in England has risen by 26%. Credit: Getty Images

Homelessness figures in England rise for first time since 2017

Cost of living is £630 more expensive per month for single Brits

Cost of living leaves single Brits paying up to £630 more per month

Tammy Mcfall and husband Jamie’s home is coated in mould. Photo: LondonWorld

‘House of horrors’: Dad sleeping in mouldy flat after liver transplant

Extinction Rebellion activists target Michael Gove’s office. Credit: Extinction Rebellion

Extinction Rebellion: Activists paint Michael Gove’s office black

UK sees biggest fall in housing prices since 2009 financial crisis according to Halifax report.

UK sees biggest fall in house prices since financial crisis

Skye Joseph, 31, says mould in her flat has left her fearing for her children’s health. Credit: SWNS

Greenwich mum fears for her children’s health over mouldy flat

For sale in London: One bedroom flat on the market in Erith

As the housing market stabilises - here are Rightmoves forecast for 2023

Sadiq Khan: Recession will slow affordable house building progress

A view of the London skyline from Alexandra Palace. Photo: Getty

London rents: Cheap and expensive areas - where does your home rank?

Snow covering the rooftops of houses and roads, in Wapping, east London. Photo: Getty

Housing: UK homes lose heat up to three times faster than in Europe

Bin collections could be affected by the cuts

London councils warn of ‘bleak’ £700m funding gap

Co-living spaces are increasingly touted as an answer to the question of rethinking city living. Pictured, from top, Giuliana Przybycien, Rajan Hunjan, Rona Belle Pronto (front) and Florentine. Photo: Folk/LondonWorld/Rona Belle Pronto

Co-living spaces: The future of London housing or overpriced hostels?

Hundreds of empty buildings sit across London. Photo: Getty

Hundreds of empty buildings creating ‘dead spaces’ across London

Plans for the Hondo Tower in Brixton. Photo: Lambeth Council/Adjaye Associates Architects

‘Shocking’: 98m Brixton Hondo Tower City Hall planning hearing delayed

The first pictures of a huge £3bn plan to make London look like Paris have been revealed. Photo: LDRS

Outdoor eating plan could see parts of central London look like Paris

Firefighters at Commercial Road, Aldgate. Photo: LW

Fire brigade close roads as steam billows from Aldgate tower block

Abiodun Adebayo’s home has been severely damaged by mould. Photo: LondonWorld

‘Like a beggar’: Hackney mum’s torment of mould-damaged council home

Camden volunteers greeting Ukrainian refugees off the Eurostar.

Ukraine refugees are facing visa inequalities - Camden leader

Brian Martin was brought to tears as he gave evidence for the seventh day straight at the Grenfell Inquiry.

Ex-fire safety boss breaks down in tearful apology at Grenfell Inquiry

Private parking fines to be capped at £50

Women are more likely to be affected by homelessness than men, a charity has said (Photo: Shutterstock)

Women more likely to be affected by homelessness than men, says charity