Birkdale bedsits approved despite fears over 'friends with benefits' The discussion prompted one councillor to ask “can you not get your leg over in a single bedroom?" Liverpool Echo · Dec 14, 2022
Greater Bangkok condo launches decline in Q3 New condo supply launched in Greater Bangkok in the third quarter dropped consecutively from the first and second quarters as inflation and rising interest rates affected development costs. Bangkok Post · Dec 14, 2022
People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett defends objecting to over 1,300 homes in his constituency in the last two years It comes just days after People Before Profit tabled a motion of no confidence in Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien Irish Mirror · Dec 14, 2022
Building in 'disrepair' sells for almost £80k over guide price Sutton Kersh Auctions has sold property worth £58m in Liverpool over the last year Liverpool Echo · Dec 14, 2022
Modern and stylish Glasgow flat with garden views in the west end hits the market An ‘impressive’ ground floor flat in the west end area has hit the market this week in the highly popular Woodlands area - currently accepting offers over £255,000. Glasgow Live · Dec 14, 2022
NSW must ramp up affordable housing A new report lays out the actions required to increase the affordability of homes across NSW, with an urgent need to speed up the delivery of housing projects. AAP · Dec 14, 2022
22-storey tower postponed at redevelopment in 'ever-changing' side of Nottingham 'I don't think 22-storeys is reasonable in a place like Nottingham, it is too big' Nottingham Post · Dec 14, 2022
Welsh council agrees hike in coucil tax for second home owners Conwy council's tax hike is designed to encourage owners to bring empty properties into use and support the increase of affordable housing for purchase or let in local communities Wales Online · Dec 14, 2022
Decision on controversial Godley Green garden village delayed until 2023 Proposals for 2,150 homes were due to go before councillors just days before Christmas Manchester Evening News · Dec 14, 2022
Property bosses write to Gove demanding urgent rental sector reforms Letter warns of the disastrous impact of landlords quitting the sector Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2022
The number of people in Swansea at risk of homelessness may exceed 4,000 for the first time Demand for housing is simply outstripping supply, and more people are being put up temporarily in bed and breakfasts Wales Online · Dec 14, 2022
Flat for sale at just £5,000 is cheapest in Ayrshire The property will go under the hammer at an event in Glasgow next month. Daily Record · Dec 14, 2022
Long-awaited decision due today for 70 home plan on green field Almost 150 people have objected to the plans Bristol Post · Dec 14, 2022
Last month 72% of estate agent outlets ‘made most sales below asking price’ Research from body representing industry in UK underlines that housing market is slowing The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022
ABC News · Dec 14, 2022 Two men charged over alleged involvement in fire that destroyed historic Sydney mansion Two men have been charged for their alleged involvement in a suspicious house fire that destroyed a $24 million Sydney property earlier this year.
Manchester Evening News · Dec 14, 2022 Hundreds of new apartments proposed just metres from 'abomination' tower Port Street has been the site of a pitch battle in the past
Manchester Evening News · Dec 14, 2022 Fascinating new photos show how new neighbourhood will transform a neglected corner of Manchester city centre Victoria North will change the face of the city with 15,000 new homes, a new school and a new tram stop
Birmingham Post · Dec 14, 2022 More than 100 homes being built on former Abbey Lane bus depot in Leicester The land, between Abbey Park and Belgrave, has been derelict since 2007
Nottingham Post · Dec 14, 2022 Neighbour next to abandoned Top Valley 'house of horror' on sixth set of bins after arson attacks The house in Nottingham was set to be subject to an enforced sale by Nottingham City Council
The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2022 ‘A lot of money at stake’: investors irate as Byron council pushes to cap short-term rentals like Airbnb Property owners say a council proposal to cap some accommodation at 90 days a year will ‘devastate the economy’ and won’t solve the housing problem
AAP · Dec 14, 2022 NSW rental market has failed: alliance An alliance of housing groups is calling on the NSW government to urgently build more homes to solve the rental crisis, as Labor pushes for parliament recall.
ABC News · Dec 14, 2022 Twenty people share a single three-bedroom house in Perth. Is public housing part of WA's youth justice problems? Aboriginal matriarchs say their efforts to keep their grandchildren safe and on the right side of the law are being hindered by public housing policies that lead to overcrowding and homelessness.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 14, 2022 Cost to CPS for controversial Near South Side high school jumps by $30 million CPS now says the new school will cost about $150 million to build, up from $120 million. The project faces a City Council vote Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022 Florida Senate passes property insurance overhaul The Florida Senate has approved sweeping legislation that would overhaul the state’s property insurance system, which has struggled due to insolvencies, high costs and major storms
Irish Mirror · Dec 13, 2022 Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien easily survives motion of no confidence A last minute decision by Cabinet meant that the Dail actually ended up voting confidence in Mr O’Brien