Easing conversion of offices to homes leading to ‘extremely poor living conditions’

Royal Bank of Scotland the sharpest faller among financial stocks, down nearly 10%

In 15% of sales group has taken buyer’s existing property as part payment towards new home

Councils criticise ‘skewed’ formula that favours areas with highest property prices

The housebuilder said it expected sales to be flat in 2019

Jeff Fairburn had originally been in line for £110m bonus under 2012 bonus plan

Theresa May’s housing adviser accused of not doing enough to help councils build homes

Government aims to boost economy around Oxford and Cambridge science hubs

Flagship homeowner scheme — criticised for forcing up property prices — to end in 2023

Proposals are being drafted without public consultation, pressure group warns

Move to boost social housing in one of capital’s wealthiest areas

Demand far in excess of £2bn pledged by May to tackle housing shortage

Housing minister seeks reform to tackle escalating charges

Local authorities will be able to take big loans against value of housing stock

Builders of luxury apartments fear proposed levy will cut into their prices

ONS figures show people in most age groups are now living in bigger households

PM pledges extra £2bn for social housing and approves long-term finance partnerships