The Latest Breaking News from Housing

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.

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

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.

AAP · Nov 17, 2023

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

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

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023

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 Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023

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 National (Scotland) · Nov 2, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

Broader reforms needed to fix housing crisis: industry

A $10 billion housing fund which will build tens of thousands homes has been welcomed, but the industry wants further changes to drive investment.

AAP · Oct 30, 2023

Tory MPs oppose Government’s plans for reform of rental housing sector

A group of Conservative MPs said the Renters Reform Bill would add ‘to the burden of landlords’.

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023

Ministers delaying no fault evictions ban until after court reforms

Housing charities were angered by the further delay as Labour warned ministers were kicking the promise into the ‘long grass’.

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023

K.S. Eshwarappa urges State govt. to complete housing projects in Shivamogga

Former Minister K.S. Eshwarappa urges State govt. to release funds for 15,000 houses sanctioned under Centre & State schemes. Beneficiaries paid contribution, but houses remain incomplete due to delay. He appeals to Housing Minister to visit Shivamogga & interact with beneficiaries. BJP to stage protests if State govt. does not…

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023