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People sleeping rough on a London street as homelessness figures remain significantly above long-term levels.

Andy Burnham faces rough sleeping challenge as figures rise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th August 2026, 3 days ago | 2

Despite Andy Burnham’s pledge to end rough sleeping, new figures reveal an increase in the number of people sleeping rough...

Magnifying glass highlighting Andy Burnham’s landlord policies beside a To Let sign and housing backdrop.

Andy Burnham’s landlord policies under scrutiny

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st July 2026, 1 month ago | 4

Landlords face renewed questions over rent controls, licensing and property standards after Andy Burnham entered Downing Street. The government’s new...

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 months ago | 2

As the Vagrancy law is being repealed today, anyone has the right to sleep rough and beg.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

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, 6 months ago | 2

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

Rough sleeper curled up on a snowy London pavement at night, highlighting the dangers of homelessness during winter

London’s homelessness crisis worsens as Sadiq Khan vows to end rough sleeping

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd December 2025, 8 months ago | 2

As more than 200,000 Londoners will be homeless and living in temporary accommodation on Christmas Day, London Mayor Sadiq Khan...

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Government’s pledge to build homes for rough sleepers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th November 2023, 3 years ago | 2

The government has announced more than £150 million in funding to tackle rough sleeping, allocating the funds towards building or...

London’s rough sleeping crisis hits record high, councils warn

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd November 2023, 3 years ago | 4

London is facing a rough sleeping crisis as new data shows that the number of people sleeping on the streets...

More decisive action needed to tackle rough sleeping warns charity

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th September 2023, 3 years ago | 0

The government has announced millions of pounds in funding to help rough sleepers off the street. The new Rough Sleeping...

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