Explainer: What is Affordable Housing?
As housing waiting lists soar, councils negotiate with developers for as much affordable housing as they can get. What does "affordable" actually mean?
Private rent
Calls for rent controls as London private rents soar above affordability threshold
New ONS data shows private rent in London far above the “affordability threshold" set at 30% of income. London Renters Union called for government to introduce rent controls. London mayor Sadiq Khan has previously asked for rent control powers and proposed a London Private Rent Commission.
Will Labour's housebuilding plans ease Lewisham's housing crisis? Part 1: Private rents
As private rents soar, the housing crisis is causing stress and misery across the borough. We asked Lewisham cabinet members Cllr Will Cooper and Cllr James-J Walsh - will Labour's new policies alleviate Lewisham's crisis?
Scott House tenants will be served with section 21 eviction notices "shortly"
Tribe has informed more than 60 residents that it will soon will be sending out the eviction notices. Residents report that the building's condition has deteriorated over recent months. In February, construction work began outside their windows.
Deptford High Street - safe and healthy streets don't cause gentrification, shortage of housing does
Deptford resident Tomilyn Rupert argues that gentrification is caused by restricting housing supply, not pedestrianisation, and local people deserve safer streets and cleaner air. If you really want to fight gentrification, then she suggests start by looking at land tax.
Students vs the housing crisis: "I put up with it until my body gave up"
Student journalist Lola Coker finds Lewisham students struggling to afford housing. London Renters Union says there are overlaps between students, social renting and private rented communities in the barriers they face.