Council rejects Jock's Lodge student flats plans Community campaigners against the development admit an appeal may now be made to the Scottish Government Insider UK · Jun 22, 2023
Crichton Trust to "reflect" on Dumfries and Galloway Council decision not to progress with Ladyfield Councillors would prefer to create a Dumfries masterplan and review housing allocations in the town as part of a new local development plan Daily Record · Jun 22, 2023
Labor under pressure to freeze rents as Greens and Coalition back inquiry into housing crisis Greens urged to back government’s fund as advocates say housing is needed now and politicians need to ‘start taking action’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 22, 2023
Bank of England set to raise interest rates again as high inflation sticks Economists agree that the Bank is likely to raise interest rates on Thursday, and that more hikes are on the horizon Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2023
Sadiq Khan warns London faces ‘a wave of repossessions’ unless government intervenes Mr Khan called for ‘flexibility’ in mortgage deals Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2023
Self-build home guide: a how-to inspired by the award-winning Secret Garden Flat Architect Nic Howett tells how to create the perfect self-build home using the case study of his award-winning Secret Garden Flat in London Wallpaper · Jun 22, 2023
Treasurers to discuss housing supply, affordability Housing supply and affordability will be a key issue for the federal treasurer and his state and territory counterparts as the Greens block the housing fund. The New Daily · Jun 22, 2023
Where do people pay the most and least in property taxes? Owning land, homes, or other buildings can be expensive — here’s where people are paying more of their income on them. USAFacts · Jun 21, 2023
Rishi Sunak says he feels ‘deep moral responsibility’ to cut inflation Prime minister to say it is imperative he ‘hold his nerve’ in commitment to half inflation The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023
Let’s not pretend Labour has found a way to defuse the ‘mortgage timebomb’ Starmer and his party seem to have concluded direct support for homeowners cannot be justified – but it’s smart politics to be seen to take on the banks The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2023
This is how much house prices have gone up in every Greater Manchester borough The market remains hot across the region as property costs continue to sour Manchester Evening News · Jun 21, 2023
160,000 Londoners falling behind on rent payments, analysis finds Mayor Sadiq Khan said new polling data showed why he should be allowed to bring in rent controls, but the Government said the measure “does not work” Evening Standard · Jun 21, 2023
Expert: Trump's Oman deal poses "threat" This "gives him an opportunity to line his pocket with millions of dollars in foreign income," expert warns Salon · Jun 21, 2023
Foundations buoy a new movement of renters’ activism After years of rising rents, a group of Kansas City, Missouri, renters came together in 2019 to form KC Tenants, armed with an annual budget of $30,000 and demands for a bill of rights to protect renters from rising prices, unjust evictions, and landlord abuse The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023
The Hindu · Jun 21, 2023 CM to set in motion 2BHK allotment with Kollur project launch The project hosts a total 15,660 dwelling units in 117 blocks, each consisting of one hall, two small bedrooms, two toilets, one kitchen and a utility within 560 square feet of plinth area and 398 square feet of carpet area.
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023 Rishi Sunak warned of ‘serious shock’ for mortgage holders as Bank of England poised to raise interest rates Experts warn 1.4m homeowners will see a fifth of their disposable income wiped out by soaring mortgage rates
Edinburgh Live · Jun 21, 2023 Edinburgh Council rejects Jock's Lodge student flats plans over community fears It was argued that the street was in need of "major modernisation" through the new student flats however local residents fought against the plans to protect the existing 'local centre'.
Bristol Post · Jun 21, 2023 Disabled man avoids eviction after ACORN demonstration "Before I used to be able to get out and do things but with my depression, it just makes me want to hide away"
Irish Mirror · Jun 21, 2023 New Love Island bombshell has crush on Irish beauty Catherine as be gushes over her special trait The semi-pro footballer arrived into the villa on Tuesday night
The Guardian - AU · Jun 21, 2023 My rental agent in NSW says we are now responsible for putting out the bins. Is this a breach of contract? Standard residential tenancy agreements usually do not mention weekly garbage – but check your agreement and seek legal advice where needed
The Guardian - AU · Jun 21, 2023 House prices will keep rising into next year, says Domain, as immigration boosts demand Sydney to lead recovery with 6% to 9% increase by next June while Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane will come close to or beat record highs
Evening Standard · Jun 21, 2023 Bank of England interest rates hit 5% as Andrew Bailey says ‘We know this is hard’ Jumbo hike of half a percentage point is the 13th consecutive rise, cost of borrowing to its highest since 2008
Daily Mirror · Jun 21, 2023 Map shows the areas where house prices are rising and falling the most - see full list The average house price in the UK was £286,000 in April, which was £9,000 higher than 12 months earlier. However, it was £7,000 lower than the recent peak in September 2022
Glasgow Live · Jun 21, 2023 Glasgow west end church demolition plans spark backlash over 'profit making' U-turn Developers planning to turn a former church in the west end into dozens of flats have faced backlash for going back on promises to retain the building's historic facade.
Evening Standard · Jun 21, 2023 OPINION - Bank of England acted too late on inflation and now homeowners will pay This morning’s UK inflation data can be described in just two words: truly horrible. With headline inflation stuck at 8.7 per cent and core underlying inflation rising from 6.8 per cent to 7.1 per cent, the Bank of England is facing a huge problem. Most thought the Bank’s key policy…