Housing17 hrs agoCan Andy Burnham solve the housing crisis?The Labour government has pledged to build 1.5 million new homes in England over the course of this Parliament - but it is already falling behind on this target.17 hrs ago1 day agoMore homes are lying empty – so what can be done?Councils are cracking down on the issue amid calls for reforms at national level.1 day ago2 days agoAffordable housing halved due to construction costsThe developer says it is struggling to meet environmental requirements.2 days ago2 days agoProtest held over plans to sell skateparkA town has a new park, but skaters object to selling their beloved old one to developers.2 days ago2 days agoWork starts on 23 low-cost homes on car park siteThe social rented flats on the former Sherborne House car park are destined for local people.2 days ago2 days agoCan Andy Burnham solve the housing crisis?BBC Verify has looked at the scale of the housing challenge facing Burnham when he becomes PM.2 days ago3 days agoStudent designs concept to tackle housing crisisThe architecture graduate says the model would provide an "attractive" option for young people.3 days ago3 days ago'Affordable' housing plans win council approvalThe two schemes will see more than 100 homes built at Brandon and Newton Hall, near Durham.3 days ago3 days agoHousing would have 'harmful effect' on beauty spotA planning inspector rules against plans to build more than 70 homes at Tait's Hill.3 days ago...