2008 Housing and Regeneration Act – key amendments

Documents to download

A brief guide to the key amendments made during the Act’s progress through parliament.

Housing market: Economic indicators

Find the latest data on house prices, mortgage approvals, and house building in the UK.
- Economic situation
- Housing and planning
Delivery of council housing

A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 27 October 2026 on the delivery of council housing. The debate will be opened by Carla Lockhart MP.
- Housing and planning
Local Housing Allowance: Help with rent for private tenants

Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets maximum amounts private tenants can get in benefit support to help with rent