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Rent freeze extension in Scotland explained as rises after April capped and eviction ban to remain

The Scottish Government's Tenant Protection Act has been extended, but there are some changes.

Daily Record · Jan 20, 2023

Trump drops lawsuit against NY Attorney General Letitia James after being fined nearly $1 million for ‘strategic abuse’ of legal system

NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump dropped a lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James on Friday just a day after a federal judge slapped him and a lawyer with a nearly $1 million fine for filing bogus cases against political enemies.

Tribune News Service · Jan 20, 2023

'Concrete jungle' Wallsend housing development approved despite hundreds of objections and petition

Wallsend Boys Club had pleaded with North Tyneside Council to reject Bellway Homes' controversial housing project at Centurion Park which would 'stifle' hopes to boost sporting opportunities by expanding the club

Chronicle Live · Jan 20, 2023

Second homes and long term empty properties to face higher council tax bills in Rhondda Cynon Taf area

The council tax premiums of 50% for properties empty between one and two years and 100% for those empty for more than two years and for second homes were approved by councillors

Wales Online · Jan 20, 2023

From interest rates to the ‘race for space’: what is fuelling Australia’s rental nightmare?

After unprecedented growth there are signs rents are beginning to ease, but many experts predict prices will stay high for a while

The Guardian - AU · Jan 20, 2023

Country living is about community – so why are we building inhospitable estates?

New developments are good for growth but the boom in fortified homes is undermining what regional towns do best

The Guardian - AU · Jan 20, 2023

How much your mortgage bill could fall by this year if rates continue to drop

New research from wealth manager Quilter shows the average mortgage payments rose by 66% in the last year - but rates are starting to drop which could mean big savings

Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2023

Belfast's Tomb Street apartment blocks' plan fails to get approval

"There is a difference between what people want to invest in and what people want to live in."

Birmingham Post · Jan 20, 2023

Landlords push forward with legal challenge against private sector rent freeze

A COALITION of landlords are pushing forward with a legal challenge to the Scottish Government’s rent freeze.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 20, 2023

Fury as 90 new homes given go-ahead in move branded 'absolute disgrace'

The houses will be built on farmland outside East Calder

Daily Record · Jan 20, 2023