Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 5h"According to the website Houses for Sale and to Rent, across Enfield borough as a whole the average price of a one-bed flat is £271,000 – meaning the new-build flats at Meridian Two are being marketed at nearly £100,000 above the average local value for similar-size homes." 001
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 5h"...freezing rents and taxing second homes would be the right move for a Labour government determined to tackle the housing crisis, kickstart growth and improve the public finances." inews.co.uk/opinion/buyi...inews.co.ukBuying a second home is pure greed. It's time we taxed itTax isn't just about raising money; it's about changing behaviour - and we need something drastic to fix the housing crisis 000
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 5hThere are 315 datacentres in the queue to connect to the UK’s electricity grid, representing 73GW of demand. This is almost double the peak winter energy demand for the entire UK. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...theguardian.comDrax datacentre could create nearly twice the yearly emissions of all Gatwick flightsExclusive: Campaign group’s analysis of North Yorkshire plans finds datacentre would have to burn 4.9m tonnes of wood a year 000
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 10hEnfield Council's planning department believes this 7-bed mansion would “make a positive contribution towards the borough’s housing supply”. Yet they fail to explain how a single luxury mansion makes the best use of such a large site, as London Plan policy requires. 110
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 05/10/2026It's hard to imagine a more ridiculous response to a housing and environmental crisis: scrap affordable housing requirements, strip communities of developer funding, and abolish the bodies that protect nature and the environment. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comTories to pledge to scrap Environment Agency and Natural EnglandShadow chancellor will also promise to scrap affordable homes regulations as part of strategy to refocus on growth 032
Reposted by Better Homes EnfieldJames Murray @james-bg.bsky.social · 05/10/2026The pitch here seems to be, ‘we’ll build the houses and infrastructure we failed to build during the 14 years we were in government, but we’ll do it in the most damaging and lowest quality way possible’. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comTories to pledge to scrap Environment Agency and Natural EnglandShadow chancellor will also promise to scrap affordable homes regulations as part of strategy to refocus on growth 761314415
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Labour’s City Hall housing spokesperson said leaseholders are unable to plan their lives due to the slow progress with implementing new laws. 000
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Green Party leader Zack Polanski will call for a rent-rise limiting “triple lock” to ease housing costs for young adults in his conference speech today. www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...standard.co.ukZack Polanski to demand London rent rise brake 'triple lock' in conference speechHolborn & St Pancras by-election hopeful will set out plans for a ‘three-year emergency brake’ on rent rises 011
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 30/09/2026When residents were told a fire risk assessment showed the cladding needed to be removed, the buildings insurance went up by 94%. As the flat is leasehold, the premium is included in maintenance charges, which are now nearly £8,000 a year. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukResidents fear new rules could mean dangerous cladding is left on flatsThe government says it hopes the changes will speed up the process of removing cladding. 000
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 28/09/2026“Developers and councils are admitting the leasehold flat market has collapsed and is warping housebuilding priorities." 001
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 26/09/2026The government will update empty dwelling management orders (Edmos) to allow councils to make more than 300,000 dwellings classed as “long-term empty” available to provide housing for families in need. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comAndy Burnham announces new homes scheme for first-time buyersExclusive: Policy initiative for England will help more young people on to property ladder, prime minister tells Guardian 000
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The growing gap between LHA rates and local rents means more than half (62%) of private renters receiving housing support have gone without food and heating in the past six months because they could not afford them. www.theguardian.com/business/202...theguardian.comPay rent, eat or keep warm? Growing numbers face hard choices as housing benefit gap growsWirral mother among renters turning to food banks as gap between a two-bed and housing benefit hits £158 a month – rising to as much as £324 in London 000
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 21/09/2026These conditions are being badly warped, however, by the ongoing release of huge amounts of planet-heating pollution, from the burning of fossil fuels, and the mass disposal of other pollution such as plastic into our environment www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.com‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warnNew report shows key indicators of Earth’s health are ‘outside the safe operating space’ as climate disaster looms 001
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Good. What a complete waste of valuable housing and employment land this is. The delivery never lived up to the hype, not even close. 000
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 19/09/2026A low-income family renting a typical two-bedroom flat now faces an average shortfall of £158 a week. That rises to more than £300 a week in parts of London. If LHA remains unchanged then more low income families will end up in temporary accommodation www.theguardian.com/business/202...theguardian.com‘Cost of housing’ crunch looms for low-income families, warns Resolution FoundationThinktank calls on chancellor to end housing allowance freeze with typical two-bedroom household facing £158 week shortfall amid rent rises 011
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 19/09/2026"Flats aren't becoming unsellable for one single reason. Higher borrowing costs, service charges, leasehold and shared ownership complications have made them more expensive and complicated to own, damaging their reputation." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukWhy are London's flats becoming harder to sell?James Schaife and his partner are among the many Londoners struggling to sell their flat. 001
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 19/09/2026"Despite house prices falling, rents rose in nearly every borough. The largest increases in the year to August were in Islington (6.2%), Greenwich (6.1%) Southwark and Merton, both 5.4%, and Enfield (5.1%)." www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...standard.co.ukLondon house prices shock: Four boroughs see falls of more than 10% in a yearBut rents rise in nearly every borough in blow to millions of Londoners 001
Reposted by Better Homes EnfieldEnfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Academics warn new towns programme will fail without good public transport 'from the beginning' The government is currently considering whether or not to go ahead with a 21,0 enfielddispatch.co.uk/academics-war…enfielddispatch.co.ukAcademics warn new towns programme will fail without good public transport 'from the beginning'The government is currently considering whether or not to go ahead with a 21,000-home scheme at Crews Hill and Chase Park 111
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 15/09/2026"The report did not take into account the effect on house prices ..." www.theguardian.com/money/2026/s...theguardian.comHelp-to-buy scheme delivered ‘very high value for money,’ review findsExclusive: George Osborne’s programme to reduce costs for first-time buyers delivered £25bn in social value in UK last year 000
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 13/09/2026The draft London Plan could open up far more of Enfield’s Green Belt for housing and industrial development than most residents realise. betterhomes-enfield.org/2026/09/13/i...betterhomes-enfield.orgIf Sadiq Khan’s new London Plan is adopted, it would mark the beginning of the end of Enfield’s Green Belt.The draft London Plan could open up far more of Enfield’s Green Belt for housing and industrial development than most residents realise. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is consulting on a new Lond… 010
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 09/09/2026"Green councillors are here to ask who benefits, who pays, what we lose and whether residents are actually listened to. If that makes us Nimbys, naysayers and blockers, fine, but name-calling is not planning policy – it is what you do when you have run out of answers." 000
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 08/09/2026What happens in 10 years time after London has run out of sustainable green belt sites? 000
Reposted by Better Homes EnfieldEnfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 08/09/2026City Hall housing chief defends 'pragmatic' approach to Green Belt development The new draft London Plan claims that construction on brownfield sites alone will not meet the city’s housing ne enfielddispatch.co.uk/city-hall-hou…enfielddispatch.co.ukCity Hall housing chief defends 'pragmatic' approach to Green Belt developmentThe new draft London Plan claims that construction on brownfield sites alone will not meet the city’s housing needs going forward 011
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 08/09/2026"It’s easy to dismiss concerns as NIMBYism, but concerns are always emotional. People understandably fear change and worry about losing green spaces & wildlife in their areas. What is harder and requires more political skill is making the emotional case for housebuilding inews.co.uk/news/birming...inews.co.ukIn Birmingham, I saw the green belt turning into Labour's Nimby hellLabour is facing a crisis it didn't see coming over its green belt reforms - and Reform is looking to capitalise 000
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Enfield Council caused “distress” and “injustice” by failing for eight months to move a domestic abuse survivor and her children away from the area where her abusive ex-partner worked. 000
Reposted by Better Homes EnfieldEnfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Council urged to come clean on changes to Enfield Town revamp after project 'paused' There are fears the Conservative administration could be about to scrap long-planned cycle lanes in enfielddispatch.co.uk/council-urged…enfielddispatch.co.ukCouncil urged to come clean on changes to Enfield Town revamp after project 'paused'There are fears the Conservative administration could be about to scrap long-planned cycle lanes in Enfield Town 122
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 05/09/2026The most important fact about Enfield’s proposed new town is also the one most often left out: nothing has been decided. betterhomes-enfield.org/2026/09/05/n...betterhomes-enfield.orgNothing has been decided about Enfield’s new townThe most important fact about Enfield’s proposed new town is also the one most often left out: nothing has been decided. The Government has not confirmed that Crews Hill and Chase Park will be take… 011
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 03/09/2026The technical report said this protected tree in a conservation area in Enfield Town could be maintained, it was not dangerous, and the planning policies said it should have been kept, but the council allowed it to be cut down anyway. 000
Reposted by Better Homes EnfieldEnfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Government decision on Enfield new town set to be announced by 'end of the year' Housing minister says local people will soon get a chance to share their views on detailed proposals for 21,000-home development at Crews Hill and Chase Park enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=26783 011
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Three excellent housing articles: who’s responsible for Britain’s unsellable homes? inews.co.uk/opinion/hous...inews.co.ukYour house is worth far less than you thinkPete Apps: The headline numbers are masking is really happening in the market 000
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 28/08/202675 per cent of London’s social housing stock is considered at high risk of overheating, which could place more than one million children at increased risk, according to a new report from the cross-party group of Assembly Members. www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...standard.co.ukLondon Assembly urges Sadiq to accelerate home retrofitting amid heatwave risksCity Hall has already acknowledged that major reforms are needed to prepare and future-proof the capital for extreme conditions 000
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 25/08/2026A start, but nowhere near enough. Specific targets for social rent homes are needed, which could be met by new builds as well as converting existing properties, including vacant homes, to social rent www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukThousands of social and affordable homes to be built across England in £39bn planFunding has been granted to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and West Yorkshire as well as £6bn for London. 000
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 24/08/2026There's a clear pattern to how Camden's housing crisis is being managed: developers promise affordable homes to win permission, then come back years later saying the numbers no longer work, while those same developers keep posting hundreds of millions in profit. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukCamden Council at 'sharp end of the housing crisis'Businesses and residents describe financial hardship and displacement during regeneration projects. 010
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 23/08/2026"All support is centred on ensuring that people have permanent homes, with everything else following from that – treatment, healthcare, employment. In the long run, advocates say, it is cheaper for the state for people to be permanently housed ..." www.theguardian.com/society/2026...theguardian.com 000
Reposted by Better Homes EnfieldEnfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Campaigners demand action as disabled high-rise tenants left at risk of Grenfell-style tragedy Despite new regulations many disabled tenants continue to feel unsafe reports enfielddispatch.co.uk/campaigners-d…enfielddispatch.co.ukCampaigners demand action as disabled high-rise tenants left at risk of Grenfell-style tragedyDespite new regulations many disabled tenants continue to feel unsafe reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter 013
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 23/08/2026"He acknowledged the target was "really stretching" but said nearly 180,000 children were in temporary accommodation ..." There are much faster ways for the Government to assist children in TA than building 1.5m homes, why isn't it also focussing on them? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukMayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisionsHousing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes". 101
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Matthew Pennycock, said he had accepted “zero” free concert tickets as he personally did not think it was appropriate. “If I want to go to a concert at the O2, I’ll pay for it. 👏👏 www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...theguardian.comMPs ‘failing to learn lesson’ over freebies after accepting £400,000 of hospitalityMPs receive Harry Styles concert tickets worth £858, Chelsea flower show tickets worth £1,839, and £3,432 of hospitality at Brit awards 000
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Good news. More council housing coming in Ponders End 000
Reposted by Better Homes EnfieldEnfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Government planning law change set to clear way for new housing near railway stations The new rules will make it easier for developers to win permission for homes at Crews Hill enfielddispatch.co.uk/government-pl…enfielddispatch.co.ukGovernment planning law change set to clear way for new housing near railway stationsThe new rules will make it easier for developers to win permission for homes at Crews Hill 112
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 17/08/2026"The conclusion was that stable and affordable housing reduces spend and demand on public services, promotes better physical and mental overall health, and results in a higher likelihood that tenants stay in work and contribute economically." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comThe Guardian view on London’s social housing: pumping billions into the economy every year | EditorialEditorial: The provision of homes needs to be thought of as a service, not a commodity to be traded. It is vital economic infrastructure, so let’s make it affordable for all 022
Reposted by Better Homes EnfieldEnfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Meridian Water Station slammed as 'not fit for purpose' Council leader joins local residents in demanding better services and facilities for a station at the centre of a major redevelopment zone enfielddispatch.co.uk/meridian-wate…enfielddispatch.co.ukMeridian Water Station slammed as 'not fit for purpose'Council leader joins local residents in demanding better services and facilities for a station at the centre of a major redevelopment zone 142
Reposted by Better Homes EnfieldEnfield Dispatch @enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Council promises HMO crackdown amid warnings over local impact Among a raft of newly proposed measures is a reduction of the HMO limit per street from 20% to 10% of properties enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=26416enfielddispatch.co.ukCouncil promises HMO crackdown amid warnings over local impactAmong a raft of newly proposed measures is a reduction of the HMO limit per street from 20% to 10% of properties 132
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Banbury Reservoir would be a brilliant site for swimming as well as sailing and windsurfing and could form the heart of a much needed major new park for Edmonton. Hopefully Enfield and Waltham Forest councillors will work together to get this delivered. walthamforestecho.co.uk/2026/07/31/f...walthamforestecho.co.ukFrom rivers to reservoirs: Waltham Forest's renewed search for a place to cool downAfter years of local discussion, will the new Green-run council deliver on residents' desire for an outdoor swimming spot? 000
Reposted by Better Homes EnfieldRichard Brown @richardbrown.bsky.social · 31/07/2026If you throttle back immigration, it will inevitably hit international cities like London. That may or may not be what you want, but it's the inevitable result of the policy. www.onlondon.co.uk/richard-brow...onlondon.co.ukLondon's population fall results from politicians cutting immigrationFalling birthrates and high housing costs have been factors too, but the main reason is the intended result of government policy 021
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 31/07/2026The Government says it wants to tackle the cost of living, reduce homelessness, make housing affordable and bring welfare spending under control. Yet it has ruled out one of the few policies capable of helping to achieve all these aims. betterhomes-enfield.org/2026/07/31/l...betterhomes-enfield.orgLondon needs rent controlsThe Government says it wants to tackle the cost of living, reduce homelessness, make housing affordable and bring welfare spending under control. Yet it has ruled out one of the few policies capabl… 000
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 31/07/2026MP slams former Labour-run council’s ‘lack of transparency’. The written judgement for this planning decision reveals a concerning approach to handling evidence. The new administration should urgently review working practices within Enfield's planning department. 013
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 30/07/2026www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...theguardian.comFamilies to be moved out of billionaire-owned tower after suffering without air conSeveral councils to stop housing tenants in glass-fronted Britannia Point in London, where tenants were earlier told they could not use air con 000
Better Homes Enfield @betterhomesenfield.bsky.social · 27/07/2026If Burnham is serious about cutting welfare and tackling the cost of living crisis then he should introduce private sector rent controls www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...independent.co.ukBurnham to make some benefits conditional and ‘get serious’ about cutting welfareNew prime minister has also warned that ‘the NHS will collapse’ unless he fixes social care 000
Reposted by Better Homes EnfieldDan Kaszeta FRHistS @dankaszeta.bsky.social · 27/07/2026There’s a thing with local government in which they put people in bad housing hoping they refuse it so that they can declare those people as having deliberately made themselves homeless and therefore absolve themselves from their legal obligations to help homeless people 922980