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Glasgow tenants protest 'loophole' rent hikes amid cost of living crisis

THERE has been a number of protests outside Glasgow’s letting agents over rent increases – due to a “loophole” in legislation.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 21, 2023

Camden Council breaches consumer standards as 9,000 homes without smoke alarms

Thousands of fire safety actions are overdue in social homes, a watchdog has found

Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2023

2021 statements about role of outside lawyer could play a part in Ken Paxton impeachment trial

Paxton’s top aide told senators that an agency-hired lawyer worked with the Travis County district attorney’s office to investigate a complaint by Nate Paul. County prosecutors dispute that.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 21, 2023

Pioneering environmental justice organization threatened with eviction from South Side headquarters

The group founded in Altgeld Gardens in 1979 was part of a federal civil rights complaint prompting a city settlement with the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 20, 2023

HMDA organises pre-bid meeting for auction of Neopolis Phase-II plots

HMDA organises pre-bid meeting for auction of Neopolis Phase-II plots

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

Bankrate: Can you back out of a house offer once it’s accepted?

When you’re buying a home, the sale can fall through for many reasons. But what if you just change your mind? If you’re in contract to buy a home but are having second thoughts and want to back out of your accepted purchase offer, things can get complicated. When is…

Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2023

You can earn $100,000 a year in these Bay Area counties and still be ‘low-income’

In the exorbitantly expensive Bay Area, you can earn a six-figure salary and still be considered low-income.

Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2023

Existing-home sales fall but prices continue rising

The housing market remained soft in June, a new report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows. Sales of existing homes — previously occupied properties, rather than newly built homes — resumed their long downward slide, dropping 3.3%. The number of sales in June was off 18.9% compared to…

Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2023

Average long-term US mortgage rate falls to 6.78% this week to lowest level in four weeks

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week to the lowest level in four weeks, a boost for house hunters facing a market held back by persistently high prices and a near-historic low number of homes for sale

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

Are These 3 Building Material Stocks a Good Buy?

With the increasing global population coupled with people moving to urban areas, the demand for infrastructure and housing is expected to increase. Is it a good time to invest in three building material stocks Griffon Corp (GFF), United States Lime & Minerals (USLM), and Argan, Inc. (AGX)? Let’s find out….

StockNews.com · Jul 20, 2023