UK failure to build social homes ‘shocking’, says author of 2004 report Kate Barker, speaking on anniversary of landmark review, says overcrowding and temporary accommodation even worse today The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2024
Top 3 REITs Fueling Market Gains Population growth and urbanization trends are fueling the need for retail properties. Moreover, the central bank’s anticipated interest rate cuts this year could amplify growth opportunities for REITs. To that end, quality REIT stocks Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI), Saul Centers (BFS), and Alexander's, Inc. (ALX) could be solid buys… StockNews.com · Apr 4, 2024
Australian market bounces back after midweek dip The ASX200 closed up 0.45 per following a slump on Wednesday that came after previous record highs, with industries boosted by the rising price of oil and gold. AAP · Apr 4, 2024
New Zealand's YIMBY Success—And How We Can Learn From it New Zealand alleviated a severe housing shortage by liberalizing regulations that had previously blocked most new construction. Reason · Apr 3, 2024
London mayoral election: What has Sadiq Khan done to tackle the housing crisis? As the mayoral election approaches on May 2, the Standard continues its audit into Sadiq Khan’s record. Business Editor Jonathan Prynn examines housing Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2024
Newcastle's first A-grade strata office development closer to completion Businesses set to move into the building include Sherwood Coffee. Newcastle Herald · Apr 3, 2024
Bondi listing: $1,250 a week for flat with construction noise and works spilling into living area ‘Oversized’ apartment is footsteps away from surf – but renters warned of noise from 7am to 5pm weekdays and 8am to 1pm Saturdays The Guardian - AU · Apr 3, 2024
Brock got the news the day he asked for repairs – one of 30,000 NSW renters evicted without a reason each year Some states have banned or restricted no-grounds evictions, but advocates say they continue to magnify the power imbalance in the rental market The Guardian - AU · Apr 2, 2024
Despite Rising Latino Homeownership Rates, National House Affordability Issues Persist The average income that Americans must make has sharply increased in the past four years. However, Latino homeownership rate remains at an all-time high. Latin Times · Apr 2, 2024
4 Mortgage REITs Generating Solid Returns Despite facing challenges from rising interest rates, a potential rate cut this year should provide a favorable outlook for the mortgage real estate sector. So, fundamentally solid mortgage REITs KKR Real Estate Finance (KREF), BrightSpire Capital (BRSP), Lument Finance (LFT), and Rithm Capital (RITM) might be ideal buys for solid… StockNews.com · Apr 2, 2024
Double taxation rampant on properties in Hyderabad Hyderabad professional faces double property tax due to multiple PTIN generation, highlighting issues in GHMC's tax regime. The Hindu · Apr 2, 2024
Kyle Richards And Mauricio Umansky Take Break From Couples Therapy Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky take a break from couples therapy amidst ongoing marital issues. Despite separation, they focus on co-parenting. Top News · Apr 2, 2024
Average London house prices spring up 1.2% in March, reports Nationwide The average price for a house in the capital is currently £519,505 Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2024
London house prices pull ahead in reversal of ‘race for space’ London now has the fastest rising property prices in the south of England Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2024
AAP · Apr 2, 2024 Rate hike talk ditched as RBA keeps options wide open Minutes from the last Reserve Bank of Australia board meeting suggest everything is going according to plan - for now.
Newcastle Herald · Apr 1, 2024 Hunter group launches to put politicians under pressure 'This is about a fair go for the Hunter.'
The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024 HC grants breather to police officer-turned-realtor in Telangana Telangana High Court directs Hyderabad police not to take coercive steps against former officer in land grabbing case.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 1, 2024 France's winter housing 'truce' ends, advocates warn of record evictions Housing advocates in France are sounding the alarm over what they say is a worrying increase in the number of people who could end up kicked out of their housing as the yearly winter eviction moratorium comes to an end. People who are unable to pay rent are once facing…
The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2024 Australian house prices hit record high for fifth consecutive month CoreLogic data shows prices rose 0.6% in March while separate index from PropTrack produces similar results
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2024 ‘Life-critical’ cladding problems affect 2,000 social housing blocks in England Flammable material found in more than one in 10 blocks over 11 metres tall, and action is urged on smaller buildings, government figures show
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2024 Tenants are trapped in a collapsing housing system Letters: Social housing tenants are suffering just as much as those in the private rented sector, writes Suzanne Muna. Plus letters from Derrick Joad, Rosemary Walker and Bob Colenutt
The Hindu · Mar 31, 2024 Water woes: BWSSB to lay 500 metre pipelines and use tankers up within 5 km radius to supply treated water to construction projects To encourage the usage of treated water for construction activities, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board will lay separate pipelines covering an area of up to 500 metres from private apartments and the board’s sewage treatment plants (STP), to ensure continuous and adequate supply of water to construction sites.…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2024 Can this ‘ethical capitalist’ solve the UK’s social housing crisis? Julian Richer, a landlord himself, says markets have created only disaster and the nation must shift from its focus on ownership
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2024 ‘This hits the wrong people’: holiday let owners say Hunt’s scrapping of tax relief won’t affect rich Wealthy second home owners who can afford to allow them to sit empty will carry on, say those with small holiday lettings
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2024 How council taxes and the budget are pushing owners to de-list second homes in England and Wales Wales led the way in tackling the problem of empty properties and priced-out locals – and now Jeremy Hunt has weighed in