Affordable housing

'New town plan would bring South Bank back to life'

The area by the River Aire in Leeds is shortlisted as one of the government's potential 'new towns'.

For many, the promise of getting a foot on the property ladder has turned into a nightmare.

The demolition of the Mackinnon Memorial hospital buildings is due to start in coming days.

All of the 100 homes being built a new development in Somerset will be affordable.

Gloucestershire County Council said many of its empty properties were "earmarked for development".

There is a disconnect between what Londoners want built and the developments delivered, it is warned.

People in Oxfordshire respond to plans for a government-led development corporation for the area.

The average age of a first-time buyer in England has risen from 29 to 34.

Oxford City Council plans to build 300 affordable homes on a playing field.

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