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Habitat for Humanity sets sights on office-to-home conversions

It’s already copleted two such conversions in the borough of Barking and Daghenham

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Business

Billionaires demand more space at the top of London’s property market

Signs are that bigger homes mean the super-rich are using the capital as their primary residence

UK

What the papers say – June 13

Politics dominates the front pages on Tuesday.
UK

£150m fund launched to help Ukrainians into their own homes

More than 124,000 people have arrived in the UK under the Homes for Ukraine scheme since February 2022

UK

UK energy networks ‘struggling’ with demand, infrastructure boss warns

New housing, EV chargers and air source heat pumps are all placing “unprecedented demands” on the UK’s energy capacity, Sir John Armitt said

Politics

UK bans imports of gold from Belarus in new wave of sanctions

The Government said internet providers will also be forced to restrict access in Britain to websites spreading propaganda from the country.
UK

PM joined by US First Lady Jill Biden at Downing Street Big Lunch

Guests tucked into dishes including coronation quiches, coronation chicken, sausage rolls and smoked salmon.
Buying & Mortgages

How to get an offer on a home accepted — and the pitfalls to avoid

When making an offer, here’s how to walk the fine line between trying your luck and offending the seller

London

Busy Londoners to be targeted in foster care ‘revolution’

Londoners urged to welcome foster children into their homes in the same way they welcomed Ukrainian refugees

Money

Do climate crisis-busting heat pumps fit in British homes?

Replacing a tired central heating system costs money, a commodity not easily found in 2023. But there are benefits to early intervention

UK

Ukrainian DJ hopes simultaneous raves in Liverpool and Kyiv create connection

Rave UKraine will take place on May 7 with each event being live-streamed to the other.
Money

Average house price premium of 24% ‘to live in streets with royal in name’

Streets including words such as royal and king typically have higher house prices than average, according to research by Savills.
London

‘Scandal’: Empty homes in London at their highest level since 2010

More than 34,000 homes across the capital are ‘long-term vacant’, according to the latest available data

London

£3.5 billion handed annually to London landlords for substandard homes

Some 178,784 homes in London are of a ‘non-decent’ standard - and renters can expect to pay on average £19,503 per year to live in one

Property News

Open for entries: London Evening Standard New Homes Awards 2023

Calling all housebuilders! Awards will celebrate innovation and excellence in today’s new homes.

UK

What are the new prepayment meter guidelines?

Ofgem requested suppliers pause the installation of prepayment meters in February

Business

One in seven homes sold in London fetched more than £1 million

Wandsworth had more seven-figure homes than any other borough

Home Accessories

Best cleaning products to give your home a deep spring clean

It’s time to get up close and personal with every inch of your home

Home Accessories

Best maximalist decor for home to bring joy to your interiors

It’s official: more is most definitely more. Here’s how to go big at home

London Live

Don’t be gloomy about the economy — it could be much worse

City comment: When you consider everything the economy has been through, what we have really isn’t such a bad result

Plug It In

Could you charge your EV through the pavement?

The latest innovations aiming to solve the problem of home charging

Business

Bellway sees signs of recovery as buyers adjust to new mortgage rates

“Customers are adapting to new mortgage rates which are around the 4% mark,” CEO Jason Honeyman said

UK

Ukrainian refugee heading to Wembley says watching team will be like ‘fresh air’

Denys Dreyzer is one of a number of Ukrainians to receive a free ticket to see Ukraine play England at Wembley on Sunday.
Politics

More funding announced as Kyiv asks for more Britons to take in Ukrainians

Ukraine’s ambassador to the UK said some Ukrainian refugees still needed assistance.
London

Politicians take aim at ‘rogue landlords’ in supported housing

One shocking case saw two homicides take place in an “inapproporiately mixed accommodation unit”

Politics

Ukrainians returning to war-torn country due to unaffordable UK homes, MPs told

Conservative MP Bob Blackman raised concerns on behalf of refugees who fled to the UK.
Politics

Gove says Ukraine hosts show ‘Britain at its best’ but message branded ‘hollow’

The Homes for Ukraine Scheme anniversary comes amid debate on the Illegal Migration Bill – which would stop asylum seekers who have crossed Channel.
Politics

Drive to recruit Ukraine hosts branded ironic amid plan to stop asylum seekers

One host and co-founder of Vigil for Visas said the Illegal Migration Bill is ‘in complete contradiction’ with the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
Business

London housing association Network Homes enters merger talks

Combined entity would have income of more than £830 million per year

Music

Ticketmaster reassures Eurovision fans after tickets sell out

Those who managed to secure tickets celebrated on social media while others commiserated.
Tech

Ticketmaster website crashes as Eurovision final tickets sell out

Some fans were met with a ‘500 – Internal Server Error’ message when they attempted to click through.
Music

Eurovision tickets for Liverpool shows to go on sale

The costs for the live and preview shows range from £30 to £380.
Business

Taylor Wimpey to build a third fewer homes

Chancellor meets with housing industry figures as shockwaves from 2022 mini-Budget are still being felt

Politics

Ministers must take the ‘risk of homelessness to Ukrainian families seriously’

Ukrainians are struggling to access the private rented sector which can penalise those on Universal Credit or with no credit history, MPs heard.
London

Mayor told to consider lower rents for women due to gender pay gap

London Assembly Member Sem Moema said the policy idea could “begin to level the playing field for women” renting in the capital

Environment

Heat pumps: Is it time to switch from oil and gas?

Heat pumps hold a lot of promise when thinking about decarbonising our homes, but costs might be preventative

Business

Total value of London’s homes has risen to more than £1.8 trillion

London’s housing stock is worth almost as much as Italy’s annual GDP

UK

What the papers say – February 26

The Prime Minister is trying to finalise a deal with the EU to fix issues with the Northern Ireland Protocol but is facing criticism from some Tories.
Celebrity News

Thousands of Eurovision tickets to be allocated to displaced Ukrainians

The UK government has also announced £10 million in funding to ‘help ensure the event truly showcases Ukrainian culture’.
Politics

National anthem of Ukraine rings out from Edinburgh Castle to mark year of war

People across Scotland fell silent to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
Politics

Government defends help for Ukrainians in UK after charity notes gaps in support

The British Red Cross said there are barriers to people securing accommodation which are making life hard for Ukrainian families.
Politics

Scots fall silent in show of solidarity with Ukraine

It is exactly one year since the start of the Russian invasion.