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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?
Why Everyone’s Talking About 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’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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Michael Gove’s billion-pound plan to end cladding scandal
feature Housing secretary warns residential property developers that ‘we are coming for you’
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Shared ownership explained: how the home buying scheme works
Pros and Cons Getting on the property ladder is being made more affordable – but there are downsides
By The Week Staff Published
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‘Levelling up cannot just be a sound bite. It must be a prescription for saving lives’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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Is Insulate Britain the wrong group to sell the right message?
Today's Big Question Extinction Rebellion offshoot has blocked junctions of M25 to demand immediate action on home insulation
By The Week Staff Last updated
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‘Keir Starmer has a long way to go to banish the ghost of Corbynism’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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