Plans for more than 60 new flats could “decimate” a community A proposal for 66 apartments has been lodged on land in Kirkdale Liverpool Echo · May 4, 2023
Glasgow city centre plan for 350 flats with no car parking for tenants approved The 'car free' development would boast a gym, courtyard and garden space on the roof top Glasgow Live · May 4, 2023
LSL Property Services shakes up estate agency business with franchising model It is part of a streamlining exercise being carried out at the Newcastle-based business Birmingham Post · May 4, 2023
Council threatens to knock down man's front garden wall if he doesn't do it first Magistrates appearance did not go well for homeowner Khan Mahmood Khan after he asked for a 'favour' over fine Wales Online · May 4, 2023
Spring bounce as home-buyer mortgage approvals rise in March Some experts said the increase in mortgage approvals for house purchase is a sign of the housing market being more resilient than previously thought. The Independent UK · May 4, 2023
Bring out the bunting: 10 London homes for sale on private and no-through roads — perfect for a street party Cul-de-sacs and sealed-off streets are a boon for the bunting brigade in summer — and gratifyingly quiet the rest of the year Evening Standard · May 4, 2023
Women-only housing for Britain’s new class of handmaids – how is that progress? A new social housing experiment in London seems to draw on Edwardian ideas of single women’s limited lives, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023
Edinburgh house prices £60,000 higher than before pandemic with no sign of dropping Those looking to buy in the city will have to prepare themselves for a hefty price as house prices in the city are more than £60,000 higher than before pandemic. Edinburgh Live · May 4, 2023
Earls Court studio with the bed in a recess under the ceiling advertised to rent for £1,279pcm The “bedroom” is located in what appears to be a storage area, while the kitchen’s only cooking facility is an electric hotplate. Evening Standard · May 4, 2023
Labour shortage hindering construction projects in Wales Over 70% of chartered quantity surveyors in Wales said skills shortages are limiting the sector’s ability to take on more work Birmingham Post · May 4, 2023
States and territories guaranteed 1200 affordable homes The government will amend its housing fund to guarantee 1200 affordable and social homes to each state and territory following negotiations with the crossbench. The New Daily · May 3, 2023
Scottish construction professionals expect growth for the first time in almost a year However, the first quarter monitor also showed that activity in the sector continued to fall during the first quarter Insider UK · May 3, 2023
Home Prices Falling Rapidly in 5 Popular Housing Markets New Redfin data on U.S. home prices shows that costs are finally retreating and buyers paying less than last year in coveted markets. Kiplinger · May 3, 2023
Nottinghamshire housing association tenants facing 'eye-watering' rent increase The company says the rent and service charge increases were "essential" to maintain services Nottingham Post · May 3, 2023
ABC News · May 3, 2023 The Geelong suburb of Norlane is Victoria's most disadvantaged area, census data shows The northern Geelong suburb of Norlane tops an ABS list of areas in Victoria facing the most disadvantage. But amid the grim statistics and intergenerational challenges, a strong community is taking steps forward.
The Independent UK · May 3, 2023 Trump rape case explained: How a chance department store meeting led to a court case decades later Nearly three decades after E Jean Carroll claims Donald Trump raped her in a dressing room, the pair faced off in court. Andrew Feinberg explains the case
ABC News · May 3, 2023 'Cascade effect' pushing people into homelessness after rental prices, property scarcity hit records With the national rental vacancy rate at a record low for a fourth straight month, welfare workers say they are seeing more and more people being pushed into homelessness.
Manchester Evening News · May 3, 2023 Affordable housing and green belt pledges 'watered down' in controversial plan The changes follow feedback from planning inspectors
Daily Record · May 3, 2023 A Place In The Sun host Jean Johansson left with head in her hands during 'difficult search' The couple, from London, were on the lookout for a one or two-bedroom apartment in the Canary Islands and came armed with a maximum budget of £180,000.
Glasgow Live · May 3, 2023 West Dunbartonshire council tenant satisfaction continues to drops since pandemic Councillors admitted they had expected to be further forward with clearing a backlog of repairs caused by the pandemic.
Chronicle Live · May 3, 2023 North Shields neighbours raise objections to townhouse development Residents are unsure about a proposed terraced townhouse development amid concerns with parking and privacy
The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2023 Short-term rental properties in NSW surge by 13,000 since December 2021 Exclusive: 45,209 rentals now registered as minister prepares to review proposed annual limits
The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2023 Greens under pressure to support $10bn social housing bill after Labor strikes minor party deal Agreement heralded as ‘massive victory’ by Jacqui Lambie Network but Greens senators want government to do more
Belfast Live · May 3, 2023 Northern Ireland streetlights could be turned off and roads ungritted, Stormont department warns The Department of Infrastructure said it had been left with a 14% cut in its funding which would leave it facing “stark budgetary challenges”
Nottingham Post · May 3, 2023 Hucknall’s former Rolls-Royce site to expand as more new homes approved Housebuilder Persimmon Homes lodged the plans asking to build dozens of homes on the former industrial land