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106 New Affordable Homes Begin Handover at Woodland Place
106 new affordable homes at Woodland Place are now being handed over, offering energy-efficient living with modern features and strong community support, helping meet growing housing demand across Kent.
Kent village near Tonbridge named among UK’s top 20 places to live for 2026
A village near Tonbridge has been ranked among the UK’s top 20 places to live for 2026, with Hildenborough praised for its balance of countryside living, strong transport links and high quality of life in a national study by Garrington.
Draft homelessness and rough sleeping strategy published for Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has published a draft strategy outlining how it plans to prevent homelessness, reduce rough sleeping, and respond to rising housing costs across the borough.
Headcorn Housing Proposal Sparks Village Concerns as Full Planning Submission Is Reviewed
A full planning submission for new housing near Headcorn is prompting resident concerns over access, services and village capacity.
Council Steps Up Work to Bring Empty Homes Back Into Use
Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council has stepped up efforts to reduce long-term empty homes by appointing a dedicated officer to help bring vacant properties back into use.
Historic Sevenoaks Building Converted Into Flats as Naming Debate Continues
A historic Grade II listed building in Sevenoaks has been converted into flats, with attention now focused on how its heritage is reflected in the development’s naming.
£50m Funding Boost Could Influence Housing Across West Kent
A £50m refinancing deal secured by West Kent Housing Association could influence future housing investment in the area, as affordability pressures remain high across local communities.
Homes & Prices: A Periodic Check-In - Early 2026
An early-2026 housing market check-in, focusing on what the data actually shows.