New guidance explains when English social tenants need to submit an application to their landlord to be considered under the current rules, which form to use, and how the Social Housing Bill would change eligibility and discounts.
New arrangements put many householder planning decisions with officers from 31 October. Check the route and timetable for your property before relying on an extension in a moving decision.
New ONS figures put average UK monthly rent at £1,406 and average house prices at £273,000. Here is how to use the figures without mistaking an average for your next home's price.
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