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Developer discounts to help address housing supply woes

Apartment block developers will not have to pay $350 million in state government charges if they build medium density homes that help fix housing supply issues.

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New 'driver' to reform affordable housing landscape

A one-stop shop will be created for social housing, affordable housing and homelessness services in NSW, "breaking the chains of bureaucracy" hurting tenants.

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Affordable housing campaign launched for site of scrapped MSG Sphere in Stratford

Land earmarked for glowing orb arena should now be used to address local housing crisis, says Mayor of Newham

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Property investor tax breaks blamed for housing crisis

Scrapping tax concessions for investors and building more social housing is a vital step towards fixing the nation's housing crisis, a campaign group says.

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Doors open to housing fund as renters fall behind

A landmark government housing fund has opened its doors to developers as new data shows rental prices grew faster than home values for a second year running.

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Damp and mould: London tops league of rogue landlords criticised by Housing Secretary Michael Gove

Tenants across 11 boroughs were paid more than £200,000 in compensation following special Ombudsman reports into the state of their homes

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State to give additional ₹3.5 lakh per house for poor under PM Awas Yojana

In a bid to boost housing for the poor, the State government on Thursday decided to provide additional financial assistance of ₹3.5 lakh per house being built under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. About 1.80 lakh houses allotted between 2015 and 2018 are stuck at various stages of construction as…

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Quarter of London’s rough sleepers are now ex renters as costs soar

Around 100 evicted tenants now end up on the capital’s streets every month

Evening Standard

Row breaks out between Sadiq Khan and Government as ministers threaten to strip Mayor of planning powers

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has employed a panel of experts to review the London Plan and find where property building in the capital can be sped up

Evening Standard

BJP boycotts Question Hour in Legislative Council over Zameer issue

BJP boycotts Question Hour in Council, demanding Housing Minister's resignation/apology for remarks on Assembly Speaker. Returns during Zero Hour. BJP not satisfied with Minister's statement. Treasury benches say Minister did nothing wrong, BJP walks out shouting slogans.

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Chaos in Assembly as BJP resorts to day-long dharna demanding sacking of Zameer

Opposition BJP & JD(S) demand sacking of Housing Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan for his remarks on Speaker's chair. BJP members stage dharna, accuse Minister & Congress of being communal. Speaker & CM urge members to drop protest, but they continue till session adjourns.

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Karnataka Assembly adopts 5 bills amidst din due to dharna by combined Opposition

Opposition BJP and JD (S) members went to the well of the House demanding sacking of Housing Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed over his remarks related to the Speaker’s chair.

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Tax hikes for foreigners investing in Australian homes

Australia will hike taxes and fees for foreign investors who buy existing houses and leave them empty in a bid to address housing stocks.

AAP

Battle of wits between ruling Congress and Opposition on the cards as winter session begins on December 4 in Belagavi

State legislature in Belagavi to start Mon. Battle of wits between Congress & Opposition. 15 Bills to be moved. 2,512 & 1,207 starred/unstarred questions in Assembly & Council respectively. Privilege motion against Housing Minister. 2 days for North Karnataka issues. Awards for legislators who come on time. Schoolchildren to sit…

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Government takes action on 'Help to Buy' housing laws

The federal government is set to introduce laws to drive its "Help to Buy" housing program, which the industry says will be effective.

The Hindu

Parents will prefer govt. schools to private schools in a couple of years, says Madhu Bangarappa

Minister Madhu Bangarappa says govt schools will get all facilities & in 2-3 yrs people will prefer them. 8,500 classrooms to be built, 13,000 teachers recruited & physical, music & art teachers to be hired. Libraries are helping students in competitive exams & Housing Minister's statement should be clarified.

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Social housing data to become available in Queensland

Quarterly data on social and affordable housing will become publicly available in Queensland after the state government committed to its release.

The Independent UK

Boost for millions as landlords to be banned from refusing certain renters

Amendments to the Renters (Reform) Bill aim to prevent discrimination by landlords

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Government moves to end exclusion of tenants on benefits or with children

Amendments to the Renters (Reform) Bill aim to prevent discrimination by landlords and boost enforcement action over poor quality homes.

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Australia's rental market woes go from bad to worse

Regional areas in the Sunshine State are now the most unaffordable places for renters to live, as affordable housing concerns spread beyond capital cities.

The Independent UK

Revolving door of housing ministers an insult to renters, say campaign groups

Rachel Maclean’s sacking comes just a day ahead of the Renters Reform Bill reaching a crucial stage in its passage through Parliament.

The Independent UK

‘Action needed’ as no-fault eviction court proceedings hit seven-year high

Housing charities have repeated calls for a firm timetable on when Section 21 will be abolished.

The Independent UK

Proposals to slash ground rent costs for homeowners set out by Government

A six-week consultation, covering England and Wales, has been launched by Housing Secretary Michael Gove.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh City Council set to formally declare housing emergency

THE City of Edinburgh Council is set to formally declare a housing emergency amid a “crisis” in the public and private sectors.

The Independent UK

Housing association slammed as tenant takes own life after 18 noise complaints

Clarion Housing Association has apologised for its failings over what Housing Ombudsman Richard Blakeway said was a ‘deeply distressing’ case

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