NSW government reveals where 377,000 new homes will be built in Sydney and regional areas by 2029 Premier Chris Minns announces new housing targets for 43 councils across NSW The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2024
This thrilling adventure series is creeping up the Netflix top 10 — and it’s 100% on Rotten Tomatoes Netflix’s original "Jurassic World" adventure series has crashed the top 10, and it’s got a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes. Tom’s Guide · May 28, 2024
Keir Starmer: I'll end 'bashing of London' and get more homes 'built at speed' in city if PM Exclusive interview with the Labour leader on housing, Corbyn, rail fares, climate change, immigration and the Tories Evening Standard · May 28, 2024
Are Stocks in a Bubble? A look at recent stock market performance and if it indicates we are in a bubble. Kiplinger · May 28, 2024
Almost 40,000 homes across Australia waiting to be built as interest rates and building costs hit developers KPMG analysis reveals 15,593 dwellings in NSW and 7,897 in Victoria are yet to break ground despite planning approval amid higher cost of materials and finance The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2024
Double block on Merewether's Janet Street listed for the first time since the 1960s The site was formerly the Brown Sisters convent. Newcastle Herald · May 28, 2024
David Ormandy obituary Activist who pressed for improvements to poor housing by highlighting the harm that it caused to residents’ health The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2024
Consider These Factors Before Deciding Whether to Rent or Buy The decision to rent or buy your home is not purely financial. Kiplinger · May 27, 2024
Toronto housing project approved despite neighbours' complaints The 26-unit development attracted almost 30 submissions against it. Newcastle Herald · May 27, 2024
Three Common Financial Blind Spots and How to Navigate Them To better protect your wealth, keep your eye on tax efficiency, appropriate insurance coverage and the possibility of multiple market outcomes. Kiplinger · May 27, 2024
Debt, Suicide, Fraud: South Koreans Hit By Real Estate Scams For a decade, Park Hyeon-su lived in a windowless micro-apartment in Seoul, working double shifts and saving every penny for a deposit on a nice home. International Business Times · May 27, 2024
New metro, social housing a blueprint for future Sydney Plans to build more social and affordable homes alongside transport hubs are being put into practice at one site in inner-city Sydney. AAP · May 27, 2024
Non-doms: are overseas investors abandoning London's most expensive properties? Knight Frank revises prime property forecast down as demand for London’s priciest homes falls Evening Standard · May 26, 2024
House price growth in rural areas outstrips towns in Great Britain Countryside semis are strongest-performing property type, with average price up 22% over five years The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2024
The Independent UK · May 26, 2024 Rural areas ‘have seen strongest house price growth over last five years’ Increased demand for properties in rural areas was part of the ‘race for space’ seen during the coronavirus pandemic, Nationwide said.
The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2024 Public housing regularly being offered to people on NSW waitlist who have died Exclusive: Data reveals that 77 people died before being offered public housing between April 2019 and March this year
Evening Standard · May 26, 2024 The Jinx director Andrew Jarecki on 'oddly charming' Robert Durst and being fearful of his life The filmmaker spoke to The Standard ahead of the final episode
Newcastle Herald · May 26, 2024 Why Leah Anderson wants to be Port Stephens' next mayor Leah Anderson launches her second bid to be Port Stephens mayor.
AAP · May 26, 2024 Opposition migration policy 'revenue neutral' Angus Taylor says the coalition's migration policy won't damage public finances or the economy and will get the balance right between immigration and housing.
The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2024 ‘It’s honest beauty’: the net-zero homes paving the way for the future As demand for sustainable housing grows, architects go back to basics to future-proof homes for a changing climate
AAP · May 25, 2024 Government reaps $3.5b housing tax windfall: report Queenslanders are spending the first decade of their mortgages paying taxes as the government reaped $3.5 billion more than forecast, research suggests.
The Conversation · May 25, 2024 Politics with Michelle Grattan: Andrew Bragg flags a coalition would use ‘coercion’ of the states to get more new houses built Housing remains one of Australia’s most pressing issues in both state and federal politics. The RBA keeping rates up and high mortgage repayments have left many Australians struggling. For those Australians who don’t own a home, it’s becoming increasingly hard to get into the housing market.
The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2024 Submissions, witnesses, questions … then nothing. Australian government cites ‘passage of time’ for silence on reports Dozens of parliamentary reports dating back as far as 2008 have suddenly received the same sad 24-word response, saying their findings are from too long ago to justify more
Evening Standard · May 24, 2024 Leasehold Reform Bill passes — but no ground rent cap for existing leaseholders Neither leaseholders nor freeholders are entirely happy with the last-minute legislation
Evening Standard · May 24, 2024 Plans for 72 new homes in east London rejected again because none would be 'affordable' Planning officers had advised the council to refuse Finebeam’s most recent plans because no affordable housing was included