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Newcastle apartment projects get moving but Bowline still stalled

There's diggers at the Watervue site and a crane at the Store.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 18, 2024

Harris and Trump Offer Terrible Housing Policies

With minor exceptions, their proposals are likely to do more harm than good.

Reason · Aug 18, 2024

Australians are in chronic housing stress. Can Clare O’Neil fix it?

Albanese may have recruited a better communicator, but without a sharper message the new housing minister might find herself outmanoeuvred

The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2024

Kamala Harris To Propose $25K Down Payment Support For First-Time Homeowners

To address the housing shortage, Harris will call for the construction of 3 million new housing units. Her plan includes introducing a tax incentive for builders who focus on creating starter homes for first-time buyers and expanding existing tax credits for affordable rental housing development.

International Business Times · Aug 16, 2024

Looking to buy a home? You may now need to factor in the cost of your agent's commission

Thinking of buying a home with the help of a real estate agent

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2024

Four Things to Consider Before Giving Your Kid a Down Payment

Younger generations sometimes face an uphill battle to buy their first home. Here’s how to decide if you can help — or if you should.

Kiplinger · Aug 16, 2024

Angela Rayner told new towns plan risks missing England housing targets

Exclusive: Centre for Cities analysis shows more new towns would have to be built than ever before to dent 1.5m target

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2024

‘A big ask’: can Labour fix Britain using modern supply-side economics?

Turning to a theory championed by the US Treasury secretary, Reeves aims to upskill the workforce while boosting productivity

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2024

Time to sell or buy? Spring market update for Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

'Buyer confidence has started coming back'.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 16, 2024

Sydney’s largest public housing estate is being redeveloped, but not all these homes need to be demolished

The New South Wales government is forging ahead with renewal of the state’s largest public housing estate. Developer Stockland and three community housing providers are contracted to deliver the first stage nearly a decade after it was announced. Some 749 homes are to be demolished and replaced with more than…

The Conversation · Aug 16, 2024