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Barnet's 56,104 Over-65s: City Hall Hearing Held 22 Oct
The London Assembly heard evidence on homes for older Londoners on 22 October. Barnet has 56,104 residents aged 65 and over, the second most in London.
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Council
Barnet Group Strike 27 October: Housing and Care Staff Out
UNISON members at Barnet Homes and Your Choice Barnet will strike for 24 hours on Tuesday 27 October. Bin crews could follow before Christmas in a pay row.
Business
Council-owned estate agent Bumblebee opens in New Barnet
Bumblebee Property, owned through Barnet Council, has opened its first shop at 26 East Barnet Road. Its fees, hours and £40,000 empty-homes grant link.
Housing
Barnet's 5,361 Empty Homes: Council Checks 100 in One Night
Barnet has 5,361 homes empty for over six months as 3,000+ households live in temporary accommodation. Owners face up to 300% council tax; grants reach £40,000.
Housing
Barnet HMO checks: 22 of 76 homes face licence investigation
One evening of Barnet Council HMO checks led to 22 investigations over missing licences. £187,000 in HMO fines so far this year; visits go on for 12 months.
Housing
Grahame Park: 449 homes, 21-storey tower, comment by 5 Nov
Barnet Lovell Regeneration has filed detailed plans for the first phase of Grahame Park North East: 449 homes replacing 156, half affordable by habitable room, in blocks of up to 21 storeys. Comments close 5 November.
Housing
Barnet House Prices Down 4.9% Despite Five Months of Rises
The average Barnet home sold for £600,560 in July, down £30,960 on a year. Flats fell 7.0%, and June's figure was revised down by £9,460.
Housing
Brent Cross Town: 82 Social Rent Homes, Ready From 2029
SNG has exchanged contracts for 82 social rent homes at Brent Cross Town, residents in from 2029. Barnet lets 650 social homes a year; Band 4 waits 34 years.
Housing
Barnet house prices rise £9,840 in a month to £603,753
Barnet's average sold price rose to £603,753 in June, up £9,840 on May and the biggest monthly rise in eleven months. Still £28,214 below the July 2025 peak.
Housing
Barnet house prices: £42k off the peak, only Camden fell more
The average Barnet home sold for £590,583 in May 2026, £42,483 below last July's peak and 4.3% down in a year. Only Camden fell further among the neighbours; Haringey and Hertsmere rose.