Pilsen residents press for affordable housing, toy giveaways spark holiday joy and more in your Chicago news roundup Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 22, 2022
Pricey low-rise sector grows Demand for high-priced low-rise houses continued to grow for two consecutive quarters, with market value in the third quarter soaring by 58% from the second, while developers launched new supply in this segment. Bangkok Post · Dec 22, 2022
NSW rural property prices remain at historic highs despite interest rate rises New South Wales farmland prices have risen despite an interest rate hike causing pain in the residential market. ABC News · Dec 22, 2022
Universities and colleges want to enrol more students. But where are they supposed to live? The Toronto Star reported recently that American real estate giant Blackstone Inc., with a global real estate portfolio worth about US$514 billion, plans to expand its Canadian operations, including via student housing. The Conversation · Dec 22, 2022
UK's most expensive cities to buy a house outside of London - top 20 full list The dynamics that have shaped the housing market over the last five years are shifting, property specialists Zoopla says as Cambridge and Oxford catch up with London's £524,400 house average Daily Mirror · Dec 22, 2022
Residents outrage as ‘Grinch-like’ council bans Christmas wreaths Residents living in apartments on Whiteford Drive in Kettering, Northamptonshire, were stunned when they received a knock on the door The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022
Apartment buyers warned over defect cover Four years since the mass evacuation of a defective apartment tower in Sydney, homebuyers are being warned to not engage with developers lacking a star rating. AAP · Dec 22, 2022
Demand for homelessness support soars Thousands more Australians face homelessness as rising rents and cost of living pressure take their toll. AAP · Dec 22, 2022
Claim Ayrshire is 'less desirable' than the rest of Scotland is rejected Place portfolio holder Scott Davidson defends Ayrshire from Tory jibes Daily Record · Dec 22, 2022
New Midlothian primary school site included in housing estate plans Details of the new housing estate on the edge of Auchendinny have been lodged with planners and reveal a new school site and plans to introduce shared surface streets which should slow traffic down Edinburgh Live · Dec 22, 2022
Glasgow ‘fixer-upper’ flat hits the market for just £45k in the Southside A ‘fixer-upper’ one bedroom flat in the Ibrox area has hit the market, with potential to convert into a two bed, for just £45k - with an estimated rental value of £500 per calendar month. Glasgow Live · Dec 22, 2022
A retrofit-first approach for Edinburgh’s offices 'will be key' in 2023 Supply of city centre space remains critically low, while volume of lease renewals hits record highs Insider UK · Dec 22, 2022
Zoopla's new House Price Index shows Bristol property cost compared to UK cities Zoopla has just released new figures for the UK’s housing markets Bristol Post · Dec 22, 2022
Kuwait Solves Housing Crisis by Establishing Real Estate Development Companies Kuwait’s National Assembly on Wednesday approved the proposal to amend the Public Authority for Housing Welfare Law in its first reading with 48 votes in favor and one against. The bill mandates the authority to establish shareholding companies that will implement housing projects in partnership with private and huge international… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 22, 2022
Nottingham Post · Dec 22, 2022 Ben Hillman pleads 'no' as buyers 'unexpectedly' halt search during A Place in the Sun episode Ben Hillman admitted he didn't expect the reaction during the £480,000 property hunt
The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022 California county passes law stopping landlords from conducting criminal background checks on renters Law prohibits landlords in private and public housing from using criminal records when considering prospective tenants
Chronicle Live · Dec 22, 2022 Affordable home development approved for derelict land in Saltwell Five parcels of long derelict land in Saltwell have been approved for a 100% affordable housing development.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2022 Worsening housing crisis could see Edinburgh become 'playground of super rich' "WHO will be able to afford to live, let alone live well, with such prices?"
Dublin Live · Dec 22, 2022 Planning permission sought for construction of 850 Oscar Traynor Road homes The plans have split opinion about how much housing is being offered for social and affordable accommodation
The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022 Average house price has increased by around £17,500 this year – Zoopla Affordability and value for money will be key to the housing market outlook for 2023, the property website said.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2022 In battle against gentrification, Pilsen residents press for affordable housing A lot at 18th and Peoria streets, vacant for more than 20 years, has long been the focus of affordable housing advocates. A new round of developer proposals will be sought next year.
Dublin Live · Dec 21, 2022 Resident 'spat on' and 'intimidated' by neighbours for two years One unit in the north Dublin apartment complex has led to anti social behaviour and "abusive" littering
Dublin Live · Dec 21, 2022 Housing activists outraged after eviction of 'homeless camp' in Dublin 8 The incident happened at 7:30am on Tuesday at School Street in Dublin 8
Birmingham Post · Dec 21, 2022 Warwickshire chiefs sign £2.5bn property JV Countryside Partnerships is working with county council on long-running property initiative which will begin with 1,800 new houses
The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022 US home sales fell in November, the 10th consecutive month Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed for the tenth month in a row in November, constrained by a tight inventory of properties on the market and mortgage rates averaging more than double what they were a year ago