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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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Pros and cons of overpaying your mortgage
feature You can become mortgage-free sooner through overpayments, but there are potential downsides to consider
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Mortgages explained: a complete guide for UK home buyers
feature All you need to know about home loans
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK 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 Published
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What is stamp duty and why is it being cut?
feature Government is expected to cut ‘hated’ house-buying tax to ‘encourage growth’
By The Week Staff 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 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 pros and cons of Right to Buy
Pros and Cons The Thatcher-era policy might not work as well now, say housing experts
By Sorcha Bradley 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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Has the Conservative Party made the housing crisis worse?
Speed Read The government was elected in 2019 on an ‘unrealistic’ pledge to build 300,000 homes a year
By The Week Staff Last updated
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‘Kirstie Allsopp telling young people off won’t help them get on the property ladder’
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