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Barratt brings in hiring freeze as UK housing market slows down

Housebuilder also cuts land purchases, with it forced to scrap proposals for 3,293 plots

The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2023

"A man-made disaster:" Oregon's new governor tackles housing

Oregon's newly sworn-in Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek signed three executive orders to tackle the state's housing and homelessness crises on her first full day in office Tuesday

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023

NSW Labor proposes build-to-rent scheme

A NSW Labor government would spent $30 million on a pilot program to increase the number of long-term rentals on the south coast amid a tightening market.

AAP · Jan 11, 2023

Hobart Showground refuge for rental crisis homeless is set to close

For years, Hobart's showground has been a refuge for people like Tereasa, struggling to get a roof over their heads. She is about to be thrown into a rental market that is tight and getting tighter.

ABC News · Jan 10, 2023

Conservative MPs express frustration at time limit introduced on stamp duty cut

Treasury minister Victoria Atkins said the UK Government must adopt a ‘fiscally responsible’ approach while it supports businesses and people.

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023

JLL to make string of redundancies across its UK offices

JLL has operations in over 80 countries

Birmingham Post · Jan 10, 2023

East Lothian councillors bid to protect land set aside for jobs from housing developers

The Local Development Plan for East Lothian set aside land for economic development but the council leader accused landowners and developers of failing to bring them forward with more 'lucrative' housing plans being produced instead

Edinburgh Live · Jan 10, 2023

Campaign to save Wyndford tower blocks backed by two leading architects

Plans to demolish the four tower blocks in the north of the city have been met with objections from two architects who believe the buildings could still be saved and upgraded.

Glasgow Live · Jan 10, 2023

Bid to build on Falkirk greenbelt land raises concerns about impact on wildlife

Fact-finding councillors will attend online hearing to find out more about a developer's plans for land at the edge of Maddiston and what kind of objections have been made

Daily Record · Jan 10, 2023

Housing problems behind bars on parole

A lack of suitable accommodation has been cited as a barrier to prisoners being granted parole, with more than 100 denied freedom over it last financial year.

AAP · Jan 10, 2023