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Home sales, prices fell in April as limited listings, elevated mortgage rates frustrate buyers

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell again last month, more evidence that many prospective homebuyers are being held back by a persistently low inventory of homes for sale and elevated mortgage rates

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

Real estate Q&A: Does my neighbor have to pay for water damage?

Q: The upstairs neighbor in my high-rise condominium had a leaking toilet, and the water damaged my ceiling. The repairs cost me over a thousand dollars. It took several phone calls and follow-ups to get him to fix the leaking toilet, and now he refuses to pay for the necessary…

Tribune News Service · May 18, 2023

Sunak rules out building on green belt after Starmer backs move as he warns of housing crisis

The Prime Minister wants to ‘make sure our green spaces are protected’ after being accused by Sir Keir Starmer of killing off the dream of home ownership by failing to build

Evening Standard · May 18, 2023

Plans submitted to turn Chorlton Leisure Centre into affordable homes

The construction is scheduled to be finished in the summer of 2025.

Manchester Evening News · May 18, 2023

Spike in mortgage arrears and homes being repossessed as interest rates soar

Lenders stand ready to help anyone who might be concerned about their repayments, according to UK Finance, which released the figures

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

Sunak rules out building on green belt after Starmer warns of housing crisis

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has dropped plans for mandatory local housing targets.

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

Sunak stands by pledge to protect green belt after Starmer housing comments

PM draws dividing line with Labour after opposition leader’s call for building ‘where appropriate’ to make homes more affordable

The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2023

Full list of changes in pipeline for private tenants, including new rights to keep pets and the end of 'no fault' evictions

Long-awaited overhaul will also introduce a new ombudsman to resolve low-level disputes between landlords and tenants

Chronicle Live · May 18, 2023

No evidence of fraud in case with 12,000 businesses registered at flat, MPs told

The head of HMRC said it was ‘a mystery’ why so many businesses had registered at a residential address.

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

Jump in mortgage arrears and homes being repossessed

Lenders stand ready to help anyone who might be concerned about their repayments, according to UK Finance, which released the figures.

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023