housing
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Pros and cons of building on the green belt
Pros and Cons More housing and lower house prices must be weighed against urban sprawl and conservation concerns
By The Week Staff Published
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No place in the sun: is this the end for holiday home owners?
Today's Big Question New law could require landlords to obtain permits to rent properties on sites like Airbnb
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Cannabis users ‘can wake up during surgery’
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Is buying a house cheaper than renting?
In Depth Renters face rising costs and a shortage of properties on the market
By The Week Staff Last updated
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The pros and cons of van life and other unconventional housing
Pros and Cons Life on the road can be liberating but hygiene is only one of the challenges
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Battle of Waterloo bones found in attic
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By The Week Staff Published
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The pros and cons of rent freezes
Pros and Cons Proponents say rent controls provide stability for tenants, but critics claim they won’t fix the housing crisis
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Mould epidemic hits UK households
Speed Read Health-threatening problem set to escalate as cash-strapped families turn down heating and keep windows closed
By The Week Staff Published
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Awaab Ishak: a death to shame the nation
Talking Point Inquest into death of toddler concluded that exposure to mould in his home was to blame
By The Week Staff Published
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What happened to Awaab Ishak?
Speed Read The two-year-old died of a cardiac arrest after prolonged exposure to mould in his home
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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What next after the four-year Grenfell fire inquiry ends?
feature Final ruling not expected until next year when police will decide on criminal charges
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Inside Britain’s war on second homes
In Depth Across the country, local authorities are taking steps to curb the growing number of second homes
By The Week Staff Published
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The cooling housing market: what happens next for UK property?
In the Spotlight The end of the latest boom is in sight. What kind of landing can we expect?
By The Week Staff Published
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The cheapest and most expensive areas to rent in the UK
Speed Read The cost of renting is hitting record highs – but it’s not the same everywhere
By The Week Staff Last updated
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