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New report warns that wealth of private landlords is stopping first-time buyers getting onto the property ladder and calls for cap on buy-to-let mortgage lending

The Labour Party has published proposals on the private rented sector, which calls for greater regulation of landlords.

The government has made a series of announcements on housing in the recent Spending Review, including £3.3bn over three years to continue the affordable homes programme

‘There is a desperate housing shortage, and no good reason for it’

UNISON’s national delegate conference meets in Liverpool next week to set the union’s priorities for the year ahead

New housing policy document argues that social housing is key to reducing poverty and inequality, and their long-term effects on health and wellbeing

MacAskill tells Cardiff May Day rally of UNISON’s ‘potential big idea’ to boost the Welsh economy

Meeting debates key issues facing those members who work in housing association

Union says housing project would tackle waiting lists and boost local economy

Union calls on the government to make capital funding available to housing associations and councils

Money for new homes bonus scheme is deducted from council grants and redistributed

Union describes planning minister’s comments about a ‘moral right’ to decent homes as ‘a bit ripe’ given the government’s ‘shambolic’ housing policies

Union says the government has slashed affordable home budget by 60% and caused confusion in planning

Charity is making increased profits, but plans to axe all staff and re-employ them on worse terms and conditions

As Future Homes Commission suggests pension funds could pay for massive private housing projects, UNISON reminds government funds must be invested in best interests of members.