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Persimmon's first-half 2026 results: completions rise while costs remain a concern
The housebuilder reported more completions and higher statutory pre-tax profit, while making its full-year outlook conditional on market conditions.
Originally published 06/08/2026Truman Brewery redevelopment: what the July 2026 appeal decision approved
The official decision allowed four appeals covering a data centre, mixed-use buildings and listed-building works at the east London site.
Originally published 04/08/2026West Heath fly concerns: what Congleton Town Council published
The council acknowledged residents' reports and directed concerns to environmental health, while the source of the increased fly activity remained disputed.
Originally published 30/07/2026July 2026 rough-sleeping announcement: additional £340 million pledged
The government's announcement set out a national ambition and additional funding, rather than evidence that rough sleeping had ended.
Originally published 20/07/2026Bristol premium streets: why a two-sale average needs context
Litfield Place topped a July 2026 publisher analysis, but its two transactions differed substantially in price.
Originally published 20/07/2026Newcastle premium streets: small samples and larger trading histories
The July 2026 analysis contrasts Melbury Road's two-sale average with Runnymede Road's much larger transaction sample.
Originally published 20/07/2026Liverpool premium streets: Formby's role in a July 2026 price study
The publisher's analysis distinguishes Shireburn Road's high average from Victoria Road's more extensive sales history.
Originally published 20/07/2026Sheffield premium streets: the limits of a headline average
Belgrave Drive topped the publisher's July 2026 analysis, while the largest individual sale was recorded elsewhere.
Originally published 20/07/2026Leeds premium streets: reading the July 2026 sold-price analysis
An attributed historical analysis places Harewood Villas first by average sale price, with sample size and the postal-town boundary essential to interpretation.
Originally published 19/07/2026Wirral peer support and Prima's work on a hoarding-support pledge
Prima's own account confirms its Bringing Hoarders Together group and a collaborative effort to improve housing providers' responses.
Originally published 16/07/2026Estate agents' response to the 2026 homebuying reform proposals
Rightmove's July interviews welcomed earlier information and clearer processes, while emphasising implementation rather than guaranteed savings.
Originally published 16/07/2026Crisis backs a housing-led response to England's homelessness pressures
The charity's July response to IPPR research called for secure homes and support rather than prolonged reliance on temporary accommodation.
Originally published 12/07/2026Rural affordable housing: NHF's July warning over medium-site proposals
The National Housing Federation argued that changing affordable-housing requirements on medium-sized developments could harm rural supply.
Originally published 06/07/2026New-build homebuyers' competition claim: allegations and procedural limits
Claimant lawyers confirm a June 2026 collective action. The claim and its compensation estimates are not findings of liability or guaranteed payments.
Originally published 30/06/2026Housing bodies estimate over 70,000 babies live in homes affected by overheating
The NHF and CIH findings highlight reported overheating, with important limits to how the estimates should be interpreted.
Originally published 25/06/2026Stirchley housing project: the competing positions in the ownership dispute
Primary statements describe a disagreement over the future ownership and costs of 39 homes and three commercial units.
Originally published 24/06/2026GLA takes no further action over Polanski council-tax complaint: what the decision covered
The June assessment concerned the scope of the GLA conduct code, rather than a final determination of council-tax liability.
Originally published 18/06/2026Leasehold ground-rent reform: what the CMA secured from developers
The regulator’s undertakings provide a factual record of changes to particular escalating ground-rent contracts.
Originally published 16/06/2026New-town funding: official proposals allow a role for private investment
The government’s published response distinguishes possible delivery partnerships from completed funding deals.
Originally published 01/06/2026Youth homelessness: why employment is only part of the picture
Centrepoint’s published analysis separates immediate reasons for homelessness from wider economic pressures.
Originally published 30/05/2026Nansledan’s Market Street: the mixed-use plans behind the high street
The Duchy development’s published masterplan combines commercial premises, homes and public space near Newquay.
Originally published 23/05/2026Carpenters Estate: the regeneration setting around Lund Point
Newham’s published estate information explains the physical setting of the redevelopment debate.
Originally published 21/05/2026Centre for London proposes replacing stamp duty and council tax
The thinktank’s May 2026 report models a different property-tax system; it is a policy proposal, not an enacted tax change.
Originally published 20/05/2026King’s Speech 2026: the housing measures announced in May
The programme included proposed social-housing investment and leasehold legislation, with implementation dependent on subsequent lawmaking.
Originally published 13/05/2026