News and communications

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act has become law today.

• Updated: 24 May 2024

Abi Brown OBE, David Cutter, Ros Kerslake CBE, Sir Oliver Letwin and Peter Vernon further expand experience and expertise

• Updated: 23 May 2024

Clarification on the Planning Inspectorate’s approach to casework in the lead up to the General Election on 4 July.

• Updated: 23 May 2024

Performance and other updates following the publication of our latest official monthly statistics.

• Updated: 23 May 2024

This data provides information about the number and types of applications that HM Land Registry completed in April 2024.

• Updated: 22 May 2024

The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

• Updated: 22 May 2024

Planning rules coming into force today make it easier to convert unused farm buildings into new homes, farm shops and gyms.

• Updated: 21 May 2024

All housing association tenants will be able to access information they need.

• Updated: 20 May 2024

National housing and regeneration agency beats annual targets

• Updated: 17 May 2024

The Office for Place is funding and supporting 10 new areas in England as part of the Design Code Pathfinder Programme.

• Updated: 16 May 2024

The Planning Inspectorate launches tiered pre-application service, with full cost recovery and smoother examinations.

• Updated: 16 May 2024

This circular draws attention to concerns around provision of toilets in buildings other than dwellings.

• Updated: 15 May 2024

Rough sleepers will be offered greater support as the government takes action to support the most vulnerable while still tackling antisocial behaviour.

• Updated: 15 May 2024

The Government Property Agency has exchanged contracts to acquire five acres of the former Central Retail Park in Ancoats, from Manchester City Council.

• Updated: 15 May 2024

Schools, pools, and hospitals will be supported to make energy efficient upgrades, and businesses with high energy use will receive funding to help cut bills and emissions.

• Updated: 15 May 2024

Decision letter and Inspector’s Reports for a recovered appeal.

• Updated: 14 May 2024

The UK Government hosted the 4th Islands Forum on the Isle of Anglesey/Ynys Môn in Wales on 8 May 2024 to discuss housing delivery for island communities.

• Updated: 11 May 2024

Do you want to play a leadership role supporting the creation and stewardship of popular, healthy, beautiful and sustainable places? The Office for Place is seeking Non-Executive Board Members to provide independent advic…

• Updated: 10 May 2024

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has won a landmark legal challenge against freeholder Grey GR.

• Updated: 9 May 2024

The Regulator of Social Housing has written to all private registered providers regarding updated regulation fees.

• Updated: 9 May 2024