New Government ads to encourage complaints about ‘rogue landlords’ Social housing tenants will be urged to complain about shoddy and dangerous housing in a major new Government advertising campaign. The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023
Regional housing crisis bites as more people sleep in cars, on riverbanks, under bridges in Bundaberg A community group feels "lousy" that it's unable to give people a place to live, as more families and pensioners sleep rough. ABC News · Mar 5, 2023
You can use superannuation to pay a mortgage, but there are hurdles to clear first Australians are withdrawing hundreds of millions of dollars in superannuation to pay their mortgages, but some still fear it won't be enough to stop them losing their homes. ABC News · Mar 5, 2023
Negligent Hunter construction manager ordered to pay $1m Notorious building industry operator personally liable for defects and damage. Newcastle Herald · Mar 5, 2023
Calls for NSW major parties to fix skills shortage with focus on unemployed youth in Western Sydney Both major parties need to do more to help with the current skills shortage, especially among young unemployed people in Western Sydney, the small business peak body says. ABC News · Mar 5, 2023
Lenton divided amid plans to stop student 'domination' of suburb Opinions were mixed on the plan to get more students living in purpose-built accommodation Nottingham Post · Mar 5, 2023
‘Now you’re evicting them?’: Victorians in ‘life-changing’ housing scheme face homelessness again Hundreds yet to be permanently housed and others unhappy with accommodation as government scales back funding The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2023
Eerie image shows derelict Scots housing scheme that featured in Trainspotting Only one of the gasworks structures remains in place today as the area. has undergone a severe regeneration in the past two decades Daily Record · Mar 5, 2023
Michael Gove thinks beautiful buildings must look traditional. Here’s why he’s wrong… A dynamic fusion of ‘gentle density’ housing in green belt Croydon is the latest example of thoughtful, visionary housing design the government would do well to learn from The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2023
Revealed: The value of Scotland's derelict land sparks call for reform THE number of vacant and derelict land plots subject to business rates grew in most Scottish council areas in recent years, The Ferret can reveal,… The National (Scotland) · Mar 5, 2023
5 most searched home in Nottinghamshire on Zoopla - with one just £45,000 A list of the most popular properties on the market in the county on Zoopla Nottingham Post · Mar 5, 2023
Timeline: the strange history of the Hollywood sign as it turns 100 What began as a real-estate advertisement has since been the site of tragedy, triumph and plenty of pranks The Guardian - US · Mar 5, 2023
The Hollywood sign at 100: how a hillside ad became an enduring monument The familiar letters loom over a dreamy city – yet they remain surprisingly hard to reach The Guardian - US · Mar 5, 2023
The crime-ridden Edinburgh scheme where locals had to 'watch over their shoulder' The Ramps were notorious for being a colourful housing scheme but those that lived within its concrete jungle design share mixed reviews of what life was like in its streets that were overlooked by the Granton gasworks. Edinburgh Live · Mar 5, 2023
The New Daily · Mar 4, 2023 RBA poised to turn the screws on mortgage holders with a tenth rate hike Already feeling the pain after nine interest-rate rises, mortgage holders are almost certain to come under even more pressure this week
AAP · Mar 4, 2023 Reserve Bank's cash rate decision to dominate agenda The Reserve Bank of Australia's March cash rate decision and a speech from the governor Philip Lowe will be the highlights of this week's economic news.
The Texas Tribune · Mar 4, 2023 Nate Paul, real estate investor in Paxton corruption allegations, found in contempt of court, ordered to jail The judge also issued a fine of almost $182,000, citing Paul’s conduct in a legal dispute with an Austin nonprofit.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 4, 2023 Rent bidding is still the curse of Sydney tenants despite new laws. How can it be stopped? The Coalition and Labor are talking tough on agents, but aren’t moving to ban unsolicited offers
Chronicle Live · Mar 4, 2023 The Whickham house which has stood unfinished for almost two decades Completion on this renowned property, which was first granted planning permission by Gateshead Council in 1998, could finally be reached within two years
Glasgow Live · Mar 4, 2023 Shelter Scotland launch Glasgow Central Station pop up clothes shops Commuters will have the chance to grab some pre-loved fashion bargains later this month, with the money raised helping Shelter Scotland amidst the housing emergency.
StockNews.com · Mar 4, 2023 Is the Stock Market Finally Bouncing Back? The S&P 500 (SPY) managed to break through the important 4,000 level, which is great news for stock traders. Looks like we might be able to climb that wall of worry after all! How did we manage to turn things around after "the worst week" so far in 2023? Read…
ABC News · Mar 4, 2023 Plan for derelict East Perth power station falls through after Andrew Forrest, Kerry Stokes pull out The transformation of the East Perth power station site, described as a derelict eyesore, has been put on ice, following two years of negotiations between the WA government and billionaires Kerry Stokes and Andrew Forrest.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2023 ‘Web of lies’: how scammers are taking advantage of Australia’s tight rental market The ACCC received more than 658 reports about rental and accommodation scams last year, with a reported loss of $544,846
ABC News · Mar 3, 2023 Social housing proposal receives 31 objections as neighbours say it does not fit in the area An appeal has been lodged against a social housing development in a Hobart suburb, with neighbours arguing it is poorly designed and does not fit in with the surrounding area.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023 Developers make pitches for La Salle Street subsidies Six competing teams that want to add housing to important buildings want $388 million in tax increment financing but not all will get help.