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FED:Swede dreams: flat-packs on list to fix housing crisis

Inspiration is being sought from the Swedes in more ways than one as the federal government looks for ways to get more homes onto the market quickly.

AAP

'Huge mistake': how Howard spurred Boomer investors

The share of property investors older than 60 has more than doubled since the capital gains discount was introduced, Reserve Bank of Australia research shows.

AAP

Fake professor used in housing minister smear campaign

Disinformation spreaders have used a fictional academic to raise questions about the claimed rise in wealth of a government minister.

AAP

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FED:Tax changes to have 'modest' impact on house prices

The housing minister has admitted property prices would come down slightly due to negative gearing and capital gains tax measures in the budget.

AAP

Treasurer hoses down calls to carve up his tax revamp

Business groups are urging the federal government to have a major rethink over its capital gains tax measures but Jim Chalmers is remaining steadfast.

AAP

Spain unveils climate social plan with €9 billion for energy transition

The plan, which the government hopes to submit to Brussels before the end of the year, is built on two pillars: access to “decent, efficient” housing and the promotion of “sustainable, affordable” mobility.

Euronews

FED:Labor happy with softer housing market since budget

Tax changes in the federal budget are already helping to level the playing field, according to the housing minister.

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The hidden housing scandal behind Scotland’s world-class strawberries and raspberries

There is a hidden housing scandal behind Scotland’s world class strawberries and raspberries

The National (Scotland)

Social housing tenants face rent hike as part of Govt shakeup

Housing Minister outlines plans for multi-year reforms, saying the social housing system must be fairer to tackle growing need

Newsroom.co.nz

John Swinney takes responsibilities for independence as Stephen Flynn enters Cabinet

JOHN Swinney has taken control of the constitution brief after appointing his new Cabinet, with former SNP Westminster Stephen Flynn being given a…

The National (Scotland)

How Britain’s housing crisis contributes to its declining healthy life expectancy

People in the UK are now spending fewer years in good health than they did a decade ago, according to a new analysis by the Health Foundation. The UK now sits near the bottom of a 21-country comparison, ahead only of the US.

The Conversation

PM rubbishes budget tax speculation as home prices slow

Sydney's home price premium over Brisbane and Perth continues to narrow as values retreat in Australia's two largest cities.

AAP

Housing Secretary rules out rent controls as Iran cost of living crisis looms

Steve Reed insisted ministers were ‘not looking at rent controls’ for private landlords after reports the Chancellor was considering banning increases for 12 months

Evening Standard

Housing secretary rules out rent freeze amid Iran war – despite chancellor’s hints at helping tenants

Steve Reed says he is ‘crystal clear’ the government is ‘not doing’ a rent freeze

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London home sales hit by Donald Trump's Iran war as 'prices soften and purchases delayed'

Average time to sell a home in the capital has risen by almost a week, according to property website Zoopla

The Independent UK

PMQs latest: Starmer refuses to say if Rachel Reeves will keep job as chancellor in rumoured reshuffle

Sir Keir Starmer took questions from MPs the day after avoiding an inquiry into claims he misled Parliament over the Peter Mandelson vetting saga.

Evening Standard

More than a quarter of Scots trust no parties to fix housing crisis – poll

Two-thirds of those quizzed said they agreed Scotland was facing a housing emergency.

Euronews

Spain launches €7bn public housing plan to tackle soaring rents and housing crisis

Spain's government on Tuesday approved a sweeping plan to alleviate the country's housing problem, one of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's main political vulnerabilities ahead of next year's elections.

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The Independent UK

Spain approves €7bn plan to tackle soaring rents and housing crisis

Spain's government has approved a major plan to tackle the country's housing crisis

Evening Standard

Swinney denies ‘running scared’ of defending record as he skips TV debate

The First Minister said he will be replaced on Question Time this week by Housing Secretary Mairi McAllan.

Evening Standard

Housing war erupts: Greens accuse Labour of ‘cosy’ developer ties as London local elections battle heats up

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticises Labour for prioritising property developers as Housing Secretary Steve Reed hits back

The Independent UK

Reform urged to sack housing spokesman over ‘deeply offensive’ Grenfell comments

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Anger at Reform housing spokesman over ‘everyone has to die’ Grenfell comment

Simon Dudley said the pendulum had ‘swung too far the wrong way’ on building regulations.

AAP

Australia falling well behind national housing target

Australia is predicted to meet the national housing accord target of 1.2 million new homes by June 2030, one year later than scheduled.

AAP

Confidence tanks as fuel spike flows to building costs

Housing Minister Clare O'Neil has brought together leaders from the construction industry as they grapple with skyrocketing materials costs.

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