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The Conservative MP’s taxpayer-funded second property is seemingly rented for twice as much as the average UK wage
Julian Mercer analyses the misguided policy of successive governments of building too many new houses, but not creating any more homes
These waiting times are likely to increase difficulties for individuals already on the sharp end of the Coronavirus pandemic, reports Sam Bright
30 years after German reunification, the country’s capital is experiencing a change in its culture and character, Craig Stennett reports
Chris Sullivan looks at the consequences for Notting Hill of the determination of successive Conservative Governments to deregulate rents and planning
Stephen Delahunty reports on those caught in the bureaucratic nightmare of feudal leaseholds as the slow pace of costly remedial works takes its toll
Chris Sullivan delves into the history of one of Britain’s first successful multicultural communities and the authorities determined to destroy it
John Sweeney investigates the Minister’s ties, not only to Richard Desmond and his alleged run-in with the New York Mafia, but to a law firm that worked for Vladimir Putin’s favoured oligarchs
Iwan Doherty investigates how businesses profit from poverty and billions are invested to increase indebtedness.
With Conservative landlords profiting from homelessness, Iwan Doherty explains how the Labour Party takes inspiration from Finland
The National Audit Office has found that the funding for starter homes for first-time buyers has instead been spent on acquiring and preparing brownfield sites for housing more generally.
Iwan Doherty considers whether wealth taxes could reduce the growing inequality in the UK or result in capital flight and comes up with a solution.
Jake Lynch examines whether Corbyn’s Green New Deal could provide solutions for those who are falling through the cracks.
Tom Cordell examines the approach taken to create modern homes in Liverpool where, although land values are low, there are still challenges to overcome.
The Spanish Government has legislated to limit rent increases to match inflation – thanks to an energising new housing strategy being implemented by Barcelona’s Mayor.
The Labour Mayor of London’s plan for the capital makes clear that the spirit of neoliberalism still haunts City Hall.
Tom Cordell on why a longer-term strategy of building houses and creating employment in tandem across the UK may be the only way out of the housing crisis.
Tom Cordell on how the new Government’s plans to increase home ownership will only result in housing inequality rising further in the UK.
Tom Cordell on why the Mayor of London’s plans to control private rents in the capital could be the revolution required to break through the housing crisis.
Tom Cordell continues his series on the housing crisis by looking at plans in Lambeth, south London, to use land assets to plug the gap in Government funding for local services.
Tom Cordell reports on an endangered proposal by local people in north London to force developers to provide genuinely affordable homes.
In a new Byline Times series, ‘City for Sale’, film-maker and writer Tom Cordell outlines the reasons behind the housing crisis, the role played by politicians and the property and financial sectors, and the possible solutions.
Natalie Bloomer and Samir Jeraj report on how the tragedy at Grenfell Tower still hasn’t led to change for others living in poor conditions.