Edinburgh holiday let landlords accused of 'ignoring the law' as most yet to apply for new consent A councillor called for action to be taken against landlords who have not complied with the new rules. Edinburgh Live · May 31, 2023
Top UK home builder ‘failed to protect woman from predatory boss who raped her after Christmas party’ A manager at Crest Nicholson sexually assaulted woman at work Christmas party and raped another in hotel room, tribunal finds Evening Standard · May 31, 2023
Bristol rogue landlord who left properties in terrible state had ban upheld in legal first Naomi Knapp's tenants lived in filthy, unfinished, unsafe and rubbish-strewn homes Bristol Post · May 31, 2023
Unexpected spike in London house sales as homemovers defy rising interest rates and a stagnant economy London property sales were 10 per cent above average for May despite soaring interest rates, falling demand and pressure on prices Evening Standard · May 31, 2023
Landlord kills engaged young couple over 'mould dispute' before cops shot him dead The young couple had recently got engaged and they were living in the basement of their landlords property in Stoney Creek, Ontario - they were described as "truly innocent victims" Daily Mirror · May 31, 2023
East Lothian homeowner told his rooftop balcony plans would 'harm the area' The home owners submitted pictures of other houses in the area where roof extensions including balconies had been granted planning permission. Edinburgh Live · May 31, 2023
The solutions to Australia’s housing crisis are actually quite obvious Analysis of recent figures shows the number of housing approvals has not kept pace with the nation’s rising population The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2023
‘Falling behind’: Australian graduates fear for their future as highest student loan indexation in decades kicks in CPI changes and increased course fees mean some students may be paying off their debts for the majority of their working lives The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2023
OPINION - London schools face crisis as pupil numbers plummet London is nothing like Florida. Over here the sun seldom shines, the oranges are imported and the few properties with waterfront views are still actually insurable. But in one respect, we are becoming a little more alike – the number of older people. Evening Standard · May 31, 2023
'Insulting': Anger at 'pathetic' Gaelic mistakes in Highland street signs LOCALS have raised concerns about the “frankly insulting” street signs which have been put up in a new Scottish housing development ... The National (Scotland) · May 31, 2023
National property price rebound gathering pace despite interest rate rises, with Sydney leading the recovery National house prices lifted sharply in May, according to data from CoreLogic. Sydney continues to lead the recovery, with rises across the capital cities, as the number of properties advertised for sale fell further. ABC News · May 31, 2023
‘I’m obviously not first choice’: rental crisis forcing older Australians back into share houses As the vacancy rate drops to 1.2%, the Reserve Bank chief advises renters to consider sharing – but that is a very difficult option for many people The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2023
Substantial Dublin Airport landbank put up for sale The landbank, which is located between the two runways, is approximately 3 km north of the M50 motorway, 4 km south of Swords and 7 km north of Dublin city centre Dublin Live · May 31, 2023
Affordable housing plan for near Cardiff Airport train station receives final approval The 15 affordable homes will consist of a mix of houses and apartments Wales Online · May 31, 2023
Manchester Evening News · May 31, 2023 New apartment block for young people at risk of homelessness given green light Plans include teaching and studio facilities, a training kitchen, a meeting space, breakout space, a laundry room, a residents lounge, an indoor and outdoor gym and recreational space outside
Birmingham Post · May 31, 2023 Property development fuels leap in profits at Caddick Group but construction business suffers New accounts show a mixed picture for the group's businesses
Wales Online · May 31, 2023 31 affordable rented homes are planned for a countryside site in Swansea But some people fear the community affected won't be able to cope with all the new people
The Independent UK · May 31, 2023 ‘Reality check’ for the housing market as sales slide by 8% month-on-month Experts suggest the slowdown is likely to be longer and deeper than originally anticipated
Bristol Post · May 31, 2023 D-Day for Broadwalk Shopping Centre plan and new Fishponds homes Two controversial projects are expected to get the go-ahead
Glasgow Live · May 31, 2023 Firefighters race to Glasgow blaze after 'deliberate attack' metres from family home Courtney McCracken and Scott Matheson, both aged 24, rushed out of their Springboig flat after smelling smoke to find their garage up in flames after it had been torched.
The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2023 Afternoon Update: RBA governor suggests more share houses; inflation rises; and vapour blasts from a Saturn moon Underlying inflation and price pressures easing, shrinking the likelihood of another RBA rate hike on Tuesday
ABC News · May 31, 2023 Higher rents will help reduce rental stress by encouraging people to 'economise' on housing, RBA governor says The RBA governor says strong population growth is exacerbating Australia's housing crisis and we need more people to live in each dwelling.
Evening Standard · May 31, 2023 Eight questions an estate agent doesn’t want you to ask — but you absolutely should Buying a property? These questions will help you assess the price and decide whether there may be wiggle room for negotiation
The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2023 Expert committee on England home ownership has not met for over a year Exclusive: Campaigners warn government pledge to reform leasehold system is slipping down agenda
Bristol Post · May 31, 2023 Bristol mum fighting council eviction after both her parents died within three years "This makes absolutely no sense to anyone - she's done nothing wrong"