Housing

The floors above Japanese restaurant Kumo in West Street, Fareham, can be turned into a HMO

Floors above Japanese restaurant to become HMO despite concerns

Fareham Borough Council's decision-making executive meeting on March 11

Council to buy family homes to help homeless and Afghan refugees

A drawing of the new plans for 82-84 Clayhall Road, Gosport

Plans for dilapidated site that can't be used by businesses anymore

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and deputy leader Angela Rayner are forging ahead with new housing targets that have been labelled unrealistic

'Concreting over the countryside' warning over hiked housing targets

Portsmouth Civic Offices

Watchdog issues “wake-up call” to Portsmouth council over housing

A property that was operated as an unlicensed HMO in Twyford Avenue, Stamshaw, Portsmouth. Portsmouth City Council has promised to crack down on the issue.

"Cowboy landlords" burying HMOs reputation - agency harasses tenants

Portsmouth Civic Offices

Watchdog finds ‘serious failings’ in Portsmouth council homes

Portsmouth Civic Offices

Portsmouth council rents to rise 2.7 per cent amid budget struggles

The initiative aims to support UK mission to reduce energy bills, create green jobs, and advance climate action

Social housing in UK to have cleaner energy come new initiative

Plans for 60 homes on land at Southwick Road and School Road in Wickham

Plans to build 60 new homes on a field in Wickham have been unveiled

Portsmouth warns of housing cuts as government faces calls for action

Portsmouth council to decide on 2.7 per cent rent increase

Existing buildings at Beachlands amusement arcade could be demolished to make way for two new identical buildings of shops and flats

Major plans to build shops and homes at Hayling Island arcade

Fareham Borough Council and Feltham Construction representatives at Assheton Court

Update on raft of major housing projects

Fareham Borough Council's housing scrutiny panel discussing the length of time houses are sat empty between tenants

Work to tackle number of council houses sitting empty for months

Buckinghamshire is a rare area where the housing targets may be exceeded. Photo from Gareth Fuller/PA Images

Housing target of 1,021 homes per year labelled unachievable

Huge government house building targets for the city have been criticised as being nearly double what Portsmouth City Council considers feasible.

Toby Paine

650 military homes put back into public ownership

The building proposed to be a 14-bedroom HMO on Cosham High Street

High street gym set to be turned into homes despite strong objections

The overgrown site in Church Road, Warsash, will not be built on - yet

Plans for 14 new homes thwarted by 75-year-old oak tree

Military housing is being blighted by damp, mould and rat infestations - conditions which have been described as "shocking" by the chair of the defence select committee, Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP.

Military housing blighted by damp, mould and rat infestations

Defence secretary John Healey said military accommodation for the Royal Navy, Army and RAF were in a "crippled state".

Military housing left in "crippled state" as money to fix it wasted

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK families to get free cash as Household Support Fund is extended

Plans are in place to build 1,200 new homes south of Longfield Avenue in Fareham, as well as a new care home, primary school, community centre and other facilities. Serious objections have been raised about the plans.

Development would create "cesspit" and people will die - councillor

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to give a speech at the Treasury in July 2024 (Photo: Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)

What to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget

The government has announced several housing grants to create homes for veterans. This comes after a pledge to house all Royal Navy, Army and RAF veterans was challenged in parliament. From left: Labour MP Al Carns and Conservative MP Ben Obese-Jecty.

Vital grants issued to house homeless military veterans

'Lifestyle inflation' is to blame, according to 4,000 adults

Fewer than one in 10 millennials have hit their financial goals

Poor accommodation for Royal Navy, British Army and RAF personnel will be fixed, the government has said. Veterans minister Al Carns said he was “utterly shocked” by the state of housing.

"Mould-ridden" military housing to be resolved, government says

“Mould ridden” accommodation that military personnel are living in will be resolved, the government says.

Freddie Webb

Portsmouth's two Labour MPs, Stephen Morgan and Amanda Martin, have backed a pledge which aims to eradicate homelessness for military veterans. Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer announced measures will be implemented to end veteran homelessness, despite outlining that the upcoming budget will be painful.

MPs back pledge to end veteran homelessness despite gloomy budget

Jess Phillips MP speaking at The Rally Against Violence Towards Women and Girls at Labour conference.

Minister says stopping VAWG should be everyone’s “core business”

Portsmouth North MP Amanda Martin speaking during Prime Minister's questions in the House of Commons on Wednesday, September 11. Picture: parliamentlive.tv

MP raises concerns over impact of new housing on the city's infrastructure

Annette Groves, manager at Advice Portsmouth, spoke to us about the role that the service plays in helping the community.

The free service that can help you with winter fuel payments and more

Military personnel and veterans could be prioritised for council housing in Portsmouth. The decision is dependent on a review passing.

Military and veterans could be prioritised for council housing

A poll of 2,000 adults uncovered the top 50 things that irritate people when they’re trying to get on with their day

These are life's top 50 biggest inconveniences

Jackie Kennedy, is the only resident living in a 50-room care home after it closed down in 2023.

I live alone in abandoned care home - I feel like a "prisoner"

A poll of 500 adults who bought their first property have revealed their biggest regrets - including living in an area they do not love

First-time buyers reveal their biggest regrets

A house lies in ruins.

Footage shows house with front blown off after suspected gas explosion

Marshal Craig, one of the last remaining residents on Clune Park estate in Port Glasgow which is almost deserted.

'I'm not moving!' - Man refuses to leave derelict 'Chernobyl' estate

Bargate Homes has submitted plans for 43 homes to Havant Borough Council.

Bargate Homes submits detailed plans for 43 new homes

Hillary and Franco McManus Omaze Million Pound House London winners inside their new £5m home

'Best wedding present ever': Newlyweds win a £5m Omaze dream home

183 new homes have been built at the former Kingston Prison site

Conversion of Kingston Prison site creates 183 new 'affordable' homes

(front right) Cllr Sue Ballard, next to Leader Cllr Peter Chegwyn (front centre) and Cllr Jamie Hutchison (front left), with council housing officers and representatives from PMC Ltd at the Stoners Close site.

Construction work begins to build much-needed affordable homes

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Half of renters endure cold, damp or mould - despite record high rents

Rent increases are impacting the saving powers of four in 10 private tenants and now a third of these can't afford to put any cash aside as a result.

62% of UK renters put aside £100 or less each month

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I'm a mortgage expert - 9 pitfalls that first time buyers should avoid

People look at residential properties displayed for sale in the window of an estate agents' in London (Photo: ISABEL INFANTES/AFP via Getty Images)

Expert tips for first-time homebuyers as mortgages jump 61% in 5 years

Karen Bishop, 51, with her 2-year-old French bull dog Drew outside the Travelodge in Norwich.

Watch: Disabled gran has lived in hotel for 2 years after flat blaze

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UK city leaps into top 10 most expensive cities for expats

A residential development opportunity at a former multistorey car park in Havant town centre has come to the market through Savills.

Car park in Havant being sold for residential development opportunity

Portsmouth City Council housing cabinet member Councillor Darren Sanders outside Horatia House in Portsmouth in 2018. Picture: Malcolm Wells

Crucial revamp on social housing allocation to tackle homelessness

Brian McGuffie, a one leg amputee and former soldier in the British Army, has supported veterans though charities including Team Endeavour Racing and Blesma. He believes more needs to be done to tackle veteran homelessness. Picture: Whendie Backwell

Stark rise in veteran homelessness - people "falling through the net"

The UK's first Playce multi-skills activity space is being constructed at Lord's Court in Landport.

Construction underway in Landport to create multi-skills activity

CGI view of the proposed flats from Walden Road.

Proposed Stamshaw redevelopment to create six council flats

John Healey MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Defence, said the report into military housing was “damning”. Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images.

Military housing "unacceptable" and branded tax on soldiers goodwill

Residents of Stratford-upon-Avon are blighted by antisocial behaviour along South Green Drive and Cottage Lane, just a stones throw from Anne Hathaway's Cottage.

Watch: Drug gangs create misery on posh Shakespeare heritage street

Destiny Mitchell, 26, is homeless and has turned a bus stop into a temporary home on the Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham.

Watch: Our home is a disused bus shelter...it's going to be demolished

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