Less than half the affordable homes started in London since 2016 have been completed The remainder are not due to be finished until 2029 Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023
Edinburgh City Council set to formally declare housing emergency THE City of Edinburgh Council is set to formally declare a housing emergency amid a “crisis” in the public and private sectors. The National (Scotland) · Nov 2, 2023
Why I live in West Norwood: author Georgina Johnson on her vibrant, joyful corner of south London Georgina Johnson wrote her new book, The Slow Grind: Practicing Hope and Imagination, in the cafes and public library of West Norwood Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023
Tenant killed himself after landlord failed to resolve repeated noise complaints Ombudsman orders UK housing association Clarion to apologise to family in ‘deeply distressing’ case The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023
Housing association slammed as tenant takes own life after 18 noise complaints Clarion Housing Association has apologised for its failings over what Housing Ombudsman Richard Blakeway said was a ‘deeply distressing’ case The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
Huge Toronto waterfront block listed for the first time in 50 years The property was built in the early 1900s. Newcastle Herald · Nov 2, 2023
Real estate industry facing pushback to longstanding rules setting agent commissions on home sales A series of court challenges are seeking to upend longstanding real estate industry practices that determine the commissions agents receive on the sale of a home — and who foots the bill The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023
‘I should have worn make-up’: Donald Trump Jr testifies in $250m fraud trial The former president’s oldest son is the first of his children to testify in a case that threatens the family empire The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023
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The London house hotspots where 70% of homes are owned outright Capital has lowest portion of homes owned without a mortgage in England Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2023
An RBA rate rise next week is now an even-money bet – and figures reveal just how damaging it would be A rise would only add to the cost of necessities without reducing inflation, hitting households already struggling with a 70% increase in mortgage costs The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2023
Comment: 'it's a buyers market but where are all the decent homes?' An overpriced ex-rental is not the prize some landlords seem to think it is Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2023
UK house prices increased by 0.9% month-on-month in October, says Nationwide The uptick in house prices in October most likely reflects the fact that the supply of properties on the market is constrained, Nationwide said. The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023
House prices surprise with 0.9% increase in October says Nationwide Housing market more resilient than feared despite the impact of 14 interest rate hikes Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2023 Victorians lodge record 5,400 challenges to rent increases over past 12 months Consumer Affairs Victoria says it redirected extra staff to manage 120% rise in requests for rent increase reviews
Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2023 London on the brink: how the rental crisis is killing the capital – and how to fix it With rents eating up to 85 per cent of their income, tenants facing being forced out of the capital are searching for solutions
The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2023 Afternoon Update: more interest rate rises likely; Victorian prison officers put spit hood on child; and WeWork to file for bankruptcy The Reserve Bank looks increasingly likely to lift the cash rate as the IMF found inflation remained ‘sticky’
Newcastle Herald · Nov 1, 2023 Lake Macquarie in Top 5 places city buyers are moving to: report 'Affordability is a massive driving force for Sydney buyers.'
The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2023 Victorian domestic violence victims wait two years for public housing, data shows Advocates fear blowout in wait time could force people to choose between homelessness or staying in an abusive relationship
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023 Donald Trump’s sons Don Jr. and Eric set to testify at fraud trial that threatens family’s empire Donald Trump’s eldest sons, who took over day-to-day management of his real estate empire when he became president, are scheduled to testify in the New York civil fraud case that threatens their company’s future
AAP · Nov 1, 2023 Couple's debt spirals after cousin's house, land fraud A Melbourne couple's debt has soared after their cousin defrauded them by offering a fake $388,000 house and land package, and pocketing the money for herself.
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023 A California house is on sale for $1.5 million – and it comes with a built-in meth lab ‘If you were my buyer, I would tell you I’ll find you a different opportunity’
Newcastle Herald · Nov 1, 2023 Heritage-listed old Newcastle East Public School has $5.5m guide The property includes plans for a three-bedroom residence upstairs.
AAP · Nov 1, 2023 Two-year wait on housing for family violence survivors Survivors of family violence are waiting two years for public housing in Victoria as sustained demand since the COVID-19 pandemic restricts supply.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2023 Reserve Bank will have to raise interest rates again because inflation still too high, IMF says Fund recommends further monetary tightening by RBA to ensure Australia’s price rises return to target range by 2025