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Police officer serving an eviction notice to a worried family, illustrating the repeal of the Vagrancy Act and homelessness debate.

How can a properly justified eviction be illegal under Vagrancy law?

Author: Readers Question

30th June 2026, 2 weeks ago | 2

As the Vagrancy law is being repealed today, anyone has the right to sleep rough and beg. So, to me,...

Vintage-style illustration of a rough sleeper begging on a city street, symbolising the repeal of the Vagrancy Act 1824.

Repeal of Vagrancy Act hailed as watershed moment

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th June 2026, 2 weeks ago | 5

The government has announced that the Vagrancy Act will be repealed from today. The Vagrancy Act 1824 is a nearly...

Housing inspector reviewing temporary accommodation standards as the government targets poor-quality B&Bs and unsafe rentals.

Government to crackdown on poor temporary accommodation standards

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th June 2026, 2 weeks ago | 3

The government has set out plans to tackle poor conditions in temporary accommodation. Speaking in Parliament, homelessness minister Alison McGovern...

Homeless man wrapped in a Scottish flag sitting on a rainy Edinburgh street

Scottish government urged to commit to ending homelessness

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd May 2026, 2 months ago | 4

A homeless charity is urging the next Scottish government to set out plans to end homelessness in its first 100...

Model homes and sold signs symbolising Crisis and Lloyds’ plan to buy affordable housing for homeless people

Crisis to buy homes in bid to become not-for-profit landlord

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th April 2026, 3 months ago | 22

A homeless charity has partnered with a bank to begin purchasing its own properties as it aims to become a...

Homeless man receiving house keys symbolising access to social housing support

Government hints at forcing social housing landlords to house homeless households

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th April 2026, 3 months ago | 13

The government has hinted that social housing landlords could be required to take council-referred homeless households. In response to a...

Homeless man wrapped in Scottish flag holding sign on rainy Edinburgh street with castle in background

Cross-party support grows for ending homelessness in Scotland

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th April 2026, 3 months ago | 1

A homeless charity has welcomed agreement from political parties to end homelessness in Scotland ahead of the Scottish elections. A...

Illustration of a home split between ice and fire symbolising the impact of freezing Local Housing Allowance on renters

Charities urge government to unfreeze LHA rates as homelessness surges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd March 2026, 4 months ago | 2

Rough sleeping and homelessness figures reach record highs as charities calls for the government to unfreeze Local Housing Allowance (LHA)...

Small decorated Christmas tree beside a person sleeping on a city street, highlighting homelessness during winter

Shelter blames rising rents and housing benefit freeze for driving homelessness

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd December 2025, 7 months ago | 18

Shelter claims “unaffordable private rents and the freeze on housing benefit” are pushing more people into temporary accommodation. According to...

Social housing under construction in Scotland with scaffolding and bricks, symbolising efforts to tackle homelessness

Shelter Scotland demands 15,000 social homes as temporary accommodation increases

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th December 2025, 7 months ago | 4

Shelter Scotland is calling on the Scottish government to build more than 15,000 social homes as the number of people...

Estate agent handing over house keys beside model home and contract during property purchase meeting.

Homeless charity to become a landlord to combat homelessness

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th November 2025, 8 months ago | 20

Homeless charity Crisis plans to become a landlord to tackle Britain’s housing crisis. The charity says it will begin buying...

Mother and child sit together beside a Christmas tree, sharing a quiet, emotional moment.

Shelter releases Christmas campaign showing families trapped in temporary accommodation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th November 2025, 8 months ago | 13

Shelter has released its Christmas advert for this year to showcase the temporary accommodation crisis. The one-minute film, created by...

Hands exchanging a small house model symbolizing partnership in providing homes for the homeless

PRS project helps 160 people out of homelessness in its first year

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th November 2025, 8 months ago | 3

Nearly 160 people have found a place to call home thanks to a partnership between homelessness charity Crisis and the...

Family surrounded by moving boxes facing uncertainty in short-term housing

Shelter blames rising rents for temporary accommodation crisis as NRLA warns of landlord exodus

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th October 2025, 9 months ago | 21

Landlords selling up is the biggest single reason for tenants losing their homes and needing council support, as Shelter blames...

People sleeping rough on a city street highlighting homelessness crisis

Housing Secretary vows to tackle homelessness and build 300,000 affordable homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th September 2025, 9 months ago | 2

The Housing Secretary claims the Labour party will fight the “Tory blockers” and invest £1 billion to tackle homelessness. Speaking...

Rising housing costs and temporary accommodation spending crisis in the UK.

Shelter claims private providers are profiting from temporary accommodation crisis as costs soar

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd September 2025, 10 months ago | 6

Shelter has accused private providers of “cashing in” on the temporary accommodation crisis, as councils spend billions of pounds to...

Person in a hooded jacket sitting on a city street, highlighting homelessness in Liverpool.

Liverpool Council’s ‘new homeless strategy’ is current legislation they have NOT been complying with?

Author: Readers Question

12th August 2025, 11 months ago | 1

As a housing professional of almost 30 years, including as a housing options / Homeless Officer for a number of...

Oh dear, Angela Rayner. What can landlords do to help you on LHA?

Author: Landlord Crusader

11th July 2025, 12 months ago | 13

As Ronan Keating once said: “You say it best, when you say nothing at all”, Angela’s appearance in front of...

Right-to-Buy sales set to reach highest level in 20 years

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st May 2025, 1 year ago | 5

The number of council homes being sold under the Right-to-Buy scheme is set to hit its highest level in two...

Family in temporary shelter seeking housing support during crisis

Councils appeal to private landlords to help with housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st January 2025, 1 year ago | 31

Two councils are urging private landlords to collaborate on initiatives to help find homes for homeless people and families in...

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