The Latest Breaking News from Housing

Afghan families in Edinburgh still waiting on permanent housing

City of Edinburgh Council said it will have some refugees who have fled Afghanistan permanently rehoused ‘by the end of the month’.

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2022

Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien splashed €41k on Housing for All policy launch

The Housing Minister’s huge spend on the launch included €15,000 for graphic design services, €5,000 for a wall stand at the launch and €3,000 for a professional copywriter

Dublin Live · Feb 14, 2022

Vic pledges to build 400 Aboriginal homes

Victoria has pledged $150 million to build affordable housing for the Aboriginal community, aiding the state's bid to boost the housing supply by 10 per cent.

AAP · Feb 10, 2022

More people with mortgage arrears will have chance to stay in homes under new revised Government scheme

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien is bringing changes to the 'Mortgage to Rent' scheme, which allows successful applicants to remain in their home as a social housing tenant with the state stepping in and buying the property

Dublin Live · Jan 24, 2022

Newsom has big plans to get rid of California's homeless camps. Will they work?

After pouring an unprecedented $12 billion into homeless housing and services last year, Gov. Gavin Newsom now is turning to the massive tent camps, shanty-towns and make-shift RV parks that have taken over California's streets, parks and open spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tribune News Service · Jan 21, 2022