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Housing update to show target slipping further away

Two years into its five-year bid to build 1.2 million new homes, Australia is running more than 100,000 behind schedule.

AAP · Oct 4

‘This can’t go on’: tens of thousands protest against housing crisis in Spain

Demonstrators take to the streets of Madrid ⁠and other Spanish cities ⁠after ​new legislation fails to pass

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3

Fresh protests over housing flare in Spain after lawmakers reject relief measures

Tens of thousands of protesters marched in Madrid and other cities in Spain on Saturday to demand affordable housing, fuelled by anger at lawmakers who narrowly rejected measures put forward by the government of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to strengthen protection for tenants.

France 24 · Oct 3

How Trump changed the way US women vote

A decade after his infamous Access Hollywood tape, the gender divide is again shaping a pivotal midterm election

The Guardian - US · Oct 2

A Maryland homeowner received an unsolicited $234,368.25 check tied to an offer for her property

Effective October 1, Maryland introduced legislation banning unsolicited checks sent with home purchase offers. This initiative is designed to safeguard homeowners from misleading marketing strategies from property investors. Consumer advocates highlighted the risk of vulnerable owners being tricked into agreements upon receiving such checks. Historical precedents in consumer lending underline…

The Times of India · Oct 2

Florida approves $72.6M to protect 10,770 acres, including wildlife and farmland

An ambitious architectural project reminiscent of the Taj Mahal awaits a new owner in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Once priced at $2 million in 2016, the unfinished mansion is now listed for $2.5 million. Encompassing 4,402 square feet, the estate is a blank canvas requiring extensive renovations. With building permits acquired…

The Times of India · Oct 2

A Mississippi homeowner a decade building a waterfront house styled after the Taj Mahal

A $2.5 million unfinished mansion inspired by the Taj Mahal is now available in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Dr. Pravin Saija began construction in 2008, but delays due to contractor issues have slowed down the project. Completing the mansion will require an estimated $800,000 to $1.2 million for utilities, interior fittings,…

The Times of India · Oct 2

Spanish right wing votes down housing crisis plans as protest movement grows

Opposition lawmakers join forces to defeat proposals made by Socialist-led coalition after eviction of 87-year-old

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2

Spanish lawmakers vote down affordable housing bills in blow to Sanchez’s government

Demonstrators protesting against Spain's housing crisis reacted with fury on Friday after the country's parliament rejected two bills put forward by the government that centre-left Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez hoped would address their concerns. Rents have doubled over the past decade, with average prices now almost equivalent to the average…

France 24 · Oct 2

Throwback to 2011: why it feels different to the last time interest rates were this high

From the supermarket checkout to the petrol pump, the way price rises ripple through the economy has changed dramatically

The Guardian - AU · Oct 2