Irish mortgage holders face €16k overpayment with one wrong decision in coming months "There is still value in the market, but you must do your research or get market-based advice" Irish Mirror · May 8, 2023
Surge in repeat youth crime worries Tasmania Police In Tasmania, social housing is in short supply and efforts are being made to build new homes as quickly as possible. But as soon as construction starts, it is targeted by teenage vandals. ABC News · May 8, 2023
Housing, jobs on federal parliament agenda It may be budget week in federal parliament but there are a number of other priorities for the Albanese government, including housing and job security. The New Daily · May 8, 2023
Mark McGowan government faces 'balancing act' as calls grow to overhaul WA's rental laws An overhaul of rental laws could help people such as Alyssa, who spends more than half her income on rent. However, there are fears changes could worsen the housing shortage. ABC News · May 7, 2023
After it helped hundreds find a home, there are fears part of this crucial program is set to be cut A vital social support program that helps people get their lives back on track via access to drug and alcohol support, counselling and case management is at risk of being cut by the Victorian government. ABC News · May 7, 2023
Rent freezes off the table in NSW as new government focuses on bonds and bidding The New South Wales government is prioritising changes to the rental bond system and secret bidding as parliament resumes this week, but that is not the relief many tenants are desperate for. ABC News · May 7, 2023
Edinburgh house-hunters on Location, Location, Location find dream home but there's a downfall The couple quickly caught on to just how ruthless and competitive the Edinburgh property market is with many homes going for tens of thousands over the asking price. Edinburgh Live · May 7, 2023
Living alone in poverty: NSW housing crisis bites single-person homes Jodie Harris uses candles instead of switching on the lights and foregoes medical expenses to try to stay afloat financially The Guardian - AU · May 7, 2023
Life in major Nottingham housing group's properties with 'strong sense of community' The Nottingham Community Housing Association is celebrating its 50th anniversary Nottingham Post · May 7, 2023
If you think decent homes for all is an impossible dream, take a look at Vienna In contrast to Britain, most people in the city live in good quality, subsidised housing The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2023
'Nightmare' Nottingham housing development work leaves fed-up neighbour considering selling up He says he 'had enough' Nottingham Post · May 7, 2023
Key South Bristol development saved by affordable homes provider Work to build 50 flats and a new store on the old Argos site had stalled Bristol Post · May 7, 2023
Scotland's capital looks set to buck predicted crash in house values SCOTLAND’S capital city looks set to buck the 10 crash in house values predicted by a UK think tank. The National (Scotland) · May 7, 2023
Interest rate rises have plunged 170,000 more people into mortgage stress. Here's how to navigate the financial pinch From revisiting household budgets to talking to the bank, experts share how mortgage holders can navigate interest rate rises. ABC News · May 6, 2023
ABC News · May 6, 2023 Charlie Bradley died hours after drinking at a Bali beach bar. His family is now searching for answers Charlie Bradley, a 28-year-old Sydney real estate agent, died a few hours after drinking at a beach club in Canggu. Now that his body is on its way home, his family hope an autopsy may finally reveal some answers as to his final moments.
Daily Mirror · May 6, 2023 Furious homeowners write off their new-build 'dream' properties as 'joke' houses Homeowners have complained about a string of problems at Elliot Place in Castleford, Yorkshire, including a toilet that won't stop flushing, heating systems that don't work and a kitchen that "virtually needs a full replacement"
The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2023 This is how we do it: ‘I hired an artist to paint us together in the nude’ Janet says missionary is underrated; Alan likes morning sex. They’ve been together seven years and have sex once a week
Chicago Sun-Times · May 5, 2023 City blesses plans to add apartments to two Loop office buildings The proposals to revitalize the LaSalle Street corridor represent investments of $320 million and would add about 600 housing units to the Loop, almost half “affordable” under city rules.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 5, 2023 Negotiations over Biden administration claim that City Hall engaged in environmental racism are down to the wire Mayor Lori Lightfoot and HUD are trying to work out a settlement before she leaves office. The agency found that Chicago relocates polluting businesses from white communities to Black and Latino neighborhoods.
Wales Online · May 5, 2023 Armed police swoop on estate and man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder Police said the incident was "isolated" and confirmed they were not looking for anyone else in relation to it
The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2023 Jim Chalmers promises cost-of-living relief for all ages as speculation on surplus intensifies Housing affordability, clean energy and ‘place-based’ responses to poverty major priorities in Albanese government’s budget
The Independent UK · May 5, 2023 Parents spark debate for flying first class while children and nanny sit in economy ‘I fail to see what lesson this will teach them,’ one critic says of plane seating arrangements
Edinburgh Live · May 5, 2023 Landowner 'aggrieved' by East Lothian planners refusal to let him build new house The original plans to rebuild an old schoolmasters house on the land was approved by Scottish Ministers but when the landowner submitted new designs relocating the house to a different part of the site it was rejected by planners
Bristol Post · May 5, 2023 Former Catholic church in Bedminster goes up for sale The listing forbids any new plans for the building from "sordid use"
The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023 ‘World’s coolest neighbourhood’ threatened by Danish ghetto law Government accused of racism for forcing sale of social housing in Copenhagen’s Mjølnerparken estate