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Federal spotlight turns to housing crisis

The next priority when federal parliament returns is expected to be housing as the government releases the plans for its future fund election commitment.

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Kāinga Ora hits back over anti-competitive behaviour claims

Housing agency's lawsuit defence says it didn't have confidence in Winton's large-scale housing project which it declined to put forward for fast-track, reports Andrew Bevin

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Every housing association home to be checked for damp and mould after death of toddler Awaab Ishak

It comes following the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak - who passed away in December 2020 from a respiratory condition caused by mould in a one-bedroom housing association flat

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Every housing association home in England ‘to be checked for issues such as damp and mould’ after toddler's death

It comes after the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak in December 2020 from a respiratory condition caused by mould in a one-bedroom housing association flat

Wales Online

Death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak ‘defining moment’ for social housing in Bury as review of properties continues

Bury Council said that at the moment they were not aware of any 'similar poor housing' in the borough

Manchester Evening News

Government examining why commencements for new homes and apartments have dropped amid concern from international investors

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar acknowledged that companies often raise concerns with him about the lack of suitable accommodation

Irish Mirror

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien to face motion of no confidence

People Before Profit announced their plan to table the motion at the Dail Business committee meeting this morning, and the vote will take place next Wednesday

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Up to 12,000 homes could be put back on long-term rental market as part of new law

Short-term rentals which are let out for 21 days or fewer must also now be registered with Fáilte Ireland

Irish Mirror

Michael Gove has no ‘confidence’ in housing association in wake of Awaab Ishak’s death

Housing secretary committed to ‘Awaab’s law’ to improve experiences of those living with mould and damp

The Independent UK

Gove has no ‘confidence’ in housing association in wake of Awaab Ishak’s death

The Housing Secretary is committed to an ‘Awaab’s law’ to improve the experiences of those living with mould and damp in their homes.

The Independent UK

Leo Varadkar says 'housing is an emergency' and a 'social crisis' in Ireland

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said that while 'housing is an emergency', calling it such is not going to 'build any houses'

Irish Mirror

‘Far too many’ UK homes ‘don’t meet decent standard’ – former housing secretary

Immigration minister and former Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick criticised the UK housing industry following the death of Awaab Ishak due to mould.

The Independent UK

Housing complaints ignored due to prejudice, says ex-children’s commissioner

An inquest into the death of Awaab Ishak prompted an outcry this week after it found he died from a respiratory condition caused by mould.

The Independent UK

Awaab Ishak's death sparks call to action over housing from Michael Gove

In a stinging rebuke, the housing secretary warns those responsible for social housing properties that standards must be improved

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The Independent UK

Housing boss sacked following mould exposure death of Awaab Ishak

An inquest into the death of the youngster found he died in December 2020 from a respiratory condition caused by mould.

The Independent UK

Council calls for housing stock to be returned following mould exposure death

An inquest into the death of Awaab Ishak found he died in December 2020 from a respiratory condition caused by mould.

The Independent UK

Family of boy who died after mould exposure seek action from housing association

An inquest found Awaab Ishak died from a respiratory condition caused by mould in the one-bedroom housing association flat where he lived.

The Conversation

'I've been on the waiting list for over 20 years': why social housing suitable for people with disabilities is desperately needed

One of the most common reasons people apply for social housing is because they or their immediate family members have a disability and they are unable to work. They need an affordable alternative to private rental housing that’s suitable for their disability-related needs.

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Manchester Evening News

Housing boss finally apologises for Awaab Ishak's death but refuses to quit

The chair of the Rochdale Boroughwide Housing board says Gareth Swarbrick has their "full confidence"

The Independent UK

Death of boy, two, due to mould in housing authority flat ‘unacceptable tragedy’

Awaab Ishak died in December 2020 from a respiratory condition caused by mould in the one-bedroom housing association flat in Rochdale.

The Independent UK

Irish musicians to join Dublin housing rally against ‘cruel’ government policy

Raise the Roof coordinator Macdara Doyle said one family in Dublin had been forced to live in a disused animal shelter.

The Independent UK

Boy, two, died from mould in housing authority flat despite father’s complaints

Senior coroner Joanne Kearsley said ‘the tragic death of Awaab will and should be a defining moment for the housing sector’.

The Canberra Times

'We deserve better': social housing tenants call for improved security

A spate of vandalism at a social housing complex has prompted tenants to call for improved security.

AAP

$350m to kickstart housing affordability

Australians priced out of the rental market are set to benefit from a $350 million affordable housing scheme included in the federal budget.

AAP

End of rental scheme a major risk for Qld

On the eve Queensland's housing summit, the state government has warned 10,000 homes will be less affordable when a federal subsidy scheme ends.

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