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NSW Labor eyes vacant offices as option to boost social housing stock

Exclusive: Minister says providing incentives to developers to convert surplus commercial space presents a ‘good opportunity’ for the state

The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2023

West Lothian bid for bungalows to reduce impact on neighbours dashed

Neighbours of a new housing development in Livingston had made a plea for bungalows as a practical option to protect privacy and supply rare single-level living space in the town. Plot sizes on the site are too small.

Edinburgh Live · May 17, 2023

Thumbs-up for East Ayrshire care service following latest inspection report

Leadership at the service and its ability to support people's wellbeing was both graded favourably by the Care Inspectorate.

Daily Record · May 17, 2023

Online estate agent Purplebricks sold for £1, risking 750 jobs

Charles Dunstone-backed Strike to cut costs at troubled firm that was once valued at more than £1.3bn

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023

OPINION - The Standard View: The Government must axe the tourist tax harming London

Ministers often stress that they are here to listen to business. A good place to start would be to axe the tourist tax on foreign shoppers before yet further damage is done to the capital’s global reputation — and economy.

Evening Standard · May 17, 2023

London housing crisis: New war of words as Tories accuse Sadiq Khan over house building delivery

Criticism comes as Sir Keir Starmer pledged that a Labour government would allow building on green belt areas

Evening Standard · May 17, 2023

What are no-fault evictions? Ban may not be introduced until after election

Housing Secretary Michael Gove said the protection for tenants may not become law this side of the general election

Evening Standard · May 17, 2023

Why King Charles's next holiday will likely be a bittersweet occasion for the new monarch

King Charles III will make a solo visit to Romania for a short holiday next month, marking his first trip abroad since his royal coronation

Woman & Home · May 17, 2023

Starmer indicates Labour will back Government ban on no-fault evictions

The Opposition leader said the Renters’ (Reform) Bill was ‘broadly right’.

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

Suburbs in Chicago and elsewhere are aspiring to out-city the city

It’s a fascinating moment when suburbs are staking claim to the ‘‘new urbanism’ in development. But new suburban communities must be intentional about bringing together people of different backgrounds and income levels, a DePaul University sociologist writes.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 17, 2023