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NY federal judge denies bail for two real estate brokers and their brother in sex trafficking case

A federal judge in New York City says two luxury real estate brokers and their brother accused of raping dozens of women over more than a decade will remain in jail to await their trial on sex trafficking charges

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025

'Housing is a human right': MSPs back tax increase on second homes in Scotland

THE Scottish Parliament has backed an increase to the tax paid when buying second and holiday homes, in an effort to raise more than £30 million…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 15, 2025

Gavin Newsom Prohibits Offering To Buy People's Property

The California governor is using state of emergency powers to make unsolicited offers to buy people's property in fire-affected areas "for an amount less than the fair market value."

Reason · Jan 15, 2025

Missing sisters did not tell family of plans to leave rented flat

Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, both aged 32, were last seen near the River Dee in Aberdeen in the early hours of Tuesday January 7.

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025

London was the only UK region to see house price falls in year to November 2024

A surprise slowing in inflation has boosted hopes that mortgage rates could ease

Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025

Labour faces costs of £50bn to replenish affordable housing after right to buy, report says

Margaret Thatcher’s 1980s policy turbocharged the sale of council homes, contributing to ‘worst housing crisis in living memory’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025

3 Housing-Related Stocks Poised for Market Gains

The housing-related sector is flourishing with the increased demand for new homes and renovations. Hence, it could be ideal to buy top homebuilder stocks Sekisui House (SKHSY), M/I Homes (MHO), and Skanska AB (SKBSY), which are poised for market gains. Read more.

StockNews.com · Jan 14, 2025

Reforms to renters’ rights move a step closer to becoming law

There were warnings in the Commons that tenants are being evicted before the new protections can be introduced.

Evening Standard · Jan 14, 2025

Nothing new under the sun: Australia’s long history of missed chances to build sustainable homes

Australians are no strangers to housing crises. Some will even remember the crisis that followed the second world war. As well as producing the popular mid-century modern style of architecture, these post-war decades were a time of struggle.

The Conversation · Jan 14, 2025

Tenants being evicted before new rental laws come in, warns former Labour leader

Jeremy Corbyn said landlords are using ‘unreasonable arguments’ to end tenancies early before the Renters’ Rights Bill becomes law.

Evening Standard · Jan 14, 2025