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The Controversial Push for a 'Grey Belt' in UK Housing
Labour has ambitious plans to address the UK housing crisis through the controversial 'grey belt' initiative, aiming to transform low-quality green belt land into affordable homes while balancing conservation and development.
New-Build Homes Plagued by Safety Concerns and Incomplete Estates
Challenges faced by homeowners of new-build homes in the UK, including safety concerns, unfinished developments, and the push for government accountability.
King’s Speech Promises to ‘Turbocharge Housebuilding’ and Abolish Section 21
The new Labour government is poised to utilise the King’s Speech to introduce sweeping reforms aimed at revitalising the housing sector and protecting tenants' rights.
How a Couple's David Wilson Home in Devon Became a Disaster
A new-build house on the outskirts of Ivybridge in Devon, purchased from Barratt Developments subsidiary David Wilson Homes, has been valued at just £1 due to a litany of defects.
Leicester Father Devastated After Plaster Falls into Daughter's Cot Due to Jelson New Build Home Issues
Leicestershire father experiences a distressing incident when plaster from the wall of his new-build home falls into his two-year-old daughter's cot.
Couple's Linden Home in Devon 'Riddled with Mould' Becomes 'Biggest Regret of Our Lives'
Leo and Fiona Maguire purchased a £419,000 property from Linden Homes in Axminster, Devon, only to discover severe mould and damp issues that have since made them deeply regret their decision.
QWest Newbuild Homes in Winsford Evacuated After Poisonous Gas Leak
Six new build households forced to evacuate their homes in Winsford, Cheshire due to a 'mysterious' carbon monoxide leak.
Fear as Gardens and Driveways Collapse Near 300-Home Ashberry Homes New Build Estate in Nottinghamshire
The commencement of construction on a new 300-home estate has led to alarming incidents of ground subsidence, leaving locals concerned about the stability of their properties.
Fall in Housebuilding Exasperated by Wet Weather and Costly Mortgages
The number of new homes registered in the first three months of 2024 down by a fifth.
Persimmon Homes Sales Agent Mocked Potential Homebuyer on Scandal-Hit Estate in Derby
A sales agent working for Persimmon Homes has been suspended following an incident involving a potential homebuyer on the Buttercup Leys estate in Derby.