Housebuilding slump drags construction sector into decline Higher mortgage rates are taking their toll across the sector Manchester Evening News · Jul 6, 2023
Rock star architect David Adjaye leaves Chicago project as sexual misconduct claims roil his practice Adjaye, a celebrated architect who had been attached to an Old Town redevelopment project, was once called a genius by Barack Obama. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 6, 2023
Clydebank great-gran 'too scared to sleep' after prowler captured lurking outside bedroom on CCTV Frances Stewart, 75, was staying with a relative overnight when the incident occurred. The intruder was spotted lurking outside her bedroom window on the gran's CCTV. Glasgow Live · Jul 6, 2023
‘It’s a disaster’: California farmer faces ordeal as pistachio farm sits underwater CORCORAN, Calif. — A few years ago, Makram Hanna took his savings from years of work in real estate and decided to make a big investment together with relatives and two other families. They bought 1,270 acres of farmland in Kings County, and in 2021 they planted pistachio trees. Los Angeles Times · Jul 6, 2023
Some states to landlords: You can’t evict tenants without a good reason BUFFALO, N.Y. — For years, Charlene Redrick worked double shifts to make sure she made rent each month. The 64-year-old nursing home aide always paid on time — even at the height of the pandemic. Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023
Editorial: Biden’s land grab would hurt Nevada The Biden administration’s newest lands plan is bad news for Western states, and it will disproportionately hurt Nevada. Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023
Landmark Truro building on the market for £3m The Old County Hall was used by the Cornwall Record Office until its relocation to Kresen Kernow in 2019 Birmingham Post · Jul 6, 2023
Sydney developer stripped of licence amid police hunt Property developer Jean Nassif who is accused of fraudulently taking out a $150 million loan has lost his licence after police issued a warrant for his arrest. AAP · Jul 6, 2023
Housing crisis: could it be a key battleground at the next general election? Amid soaring rents and a mortgage crisis, housing is working its way up the political agenda. Here’s where parties stand on the key issues Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2023
Sadness in Arnold as more than 100 homes unfinished after builder put into administration Ilke Homes, which produced factory-built modular properties, was in the process of building 131 homes for housing association Jigsaw Homes Group at Rolleston Drive in Arnold Nottingham Post · Jul 6, 2023
'This is the biggest thing I've ever done': Gary Neville on inspiration, risk, making his mark on Manchester and what's next The St Michael's scheme is expected bring £120m investment to the city and create more than 3,000 jobs Birmingham Post · Jul 6, 2023
Sansiri sales grow 37% to B25bn in H1 Real estate developer Sansiri Plc reported sales of 25 billion baht for the first half of 2023, up 37% year-on-year from 18.3 billion. Bangkok Post · Jul 5, 2023
Senior Liberal backs 'poor old Philip Lowe' Central bank governor Philip Lowe is "well qualified" to remain in the job after his term expires in September, a federal Liberal frontbencher says. AAP · Jul 5, 2023
South Bristol shopping centre will be knocked down after councillors’ shock u-turn There are plans to build 850 new homes Bristol Post · Jul 5, 2023
Belfast Live · Jul 5, 2023 Malone area luxury homes' plan passed despite objections and Council officer concerns Malone Park residents at odds with each other over rebuild plans
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023 Ex-NYC mayor Bill de Blasio and wife are separating – but will still live with each other The mayor and his wife Chirlane McCray have been married since 1994
Daily Record · Jul 5, 2023 Forensic probe launched in attempt to solve murder mystery 37 years after woman vanished Suzy Lamplugh was aged 25 when she vanished after showing a client around a flat.
Daily Record · Jul 5, 2023 Scots mum left 'helpless' as leak pours from ceiling in water woes that have lasted a month Fiona Feng, 33, has been without hot water for almost a month in the flat she shares with her husband and two children.
Bristol Post · Jul 5, 2023 Human wall blocks bailiffs for 'freaked out' Bristol tenant "It was a very frightening experience, it was scary and I was freaked out"
The Guardian - AU · Jul 5, 2023 Rents rise again across Australia with Sydney seeing fastest rise in 20 years Median unit in harbour city now costs more than median house in every other capital, Domain says, as immigration adds to rental ‘pressure cooker’
Liverpool Echo · Jul 5, 2023 Doorbell footage shows man 'dumping his whole life' in street blighted by students "Put it in a bin maybe? Nah just place it outside someone's house."
StockNews.com · Jul 5, 2023 Are These Building Material Stocks Good Buys for July? The building materials industry is well positioned for solid growth thanks to huge planned investments in infrastructure and the rising demand for newly constructed homes. However, amid the macroeconomic uncertainties, will it be wise to buy building material stocks Griffon (GFF), United States Lime & Minerals (USLM), and Quanex Building…
Glasgow Live · Jul 5, 2023 Plan to transform Glasgow car park into flats would 'bridge gap between city centre and east end' Wheatley Group has submitted plans for 34 flats on a former car park off the Gallowgate which is described as being of 'huge significance' to the Barras.
The Week · Jul 5, 2023 Why aren’t soaring interest rates bringing down inflation? Rishi Sunak has blamed the high number of fixed-rate mortgages for his government’s failure to bring down inflation.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2023 70% of central London properties sold this year bought with cash – Savills Report fuels fear that rich overseas buyers are buying properties at expense of working Londoners