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Housing NIMBYs in premier's sights as stamp duty cut

A $55 million carrot has been dangled to Victorian buyers of off-the-plan apartments, units and townhouses but the opposition doubts it will boost supply.

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Big business blueprint to nail down housing crisis fix

Quicker approvals and slashing red tape are some of the key measures the business lobby has put forward to improve housing affordability and accessibility.

AAP

Tight corners, red tape and amazing grace – why architects love a tricky site

Dodging railway lines, squeezed into historic sites, or down a Highland lane… how building design responds to constraints, on projects from the British Library to the Eden Project, makes for a fascinating exhibition

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Hampstead Heath plot the size of a football pitch up for sale for £10m

A unique plot is up for grabs in one of London’s priciest postcodes

Evening Standard

Freeze on home efficiency standard cops political heat

A coalition plan that would stop changes to energy efficiency standards for buildings over a decade has been criticised for stopping climate change action.

AAP

Victorian government to rezone affluent areas in bid to attract ‘locked out’ young people to 50 suburbs

Planning overhaul will clear way for buildings of up to 20 storeys near stations including Brighton and Toorak in a move likely to draw strong opposition

The Guardian - AU

Will lower mortgage rates bring relief to the housing market?

As mortgage rates slowly come down here's what to expect in the housing market over the next year or so.

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Everyone seems to hate Nottingham Building Society's new logo – even the city's official Robin Hood actor

They replaced the Prince of Thieves with a squiggle?

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‘I was told to pay £212,000’: property owners face huge bills when lease is due to expire

Those unaware of how the system works can be left stumping up thousands despite paying off a mortgage

The Guardian - UK

Dutton sets up housing showdown with big build pledge

With housing affordability expected to dominate the federal election campaign, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has unveiled a $5 billion plan to boost supply.

AAP

Better than the Elizabeth Line? Chowdhury Walk wins RIBA's best new affordable housing award

Chowdhury Walk by Al-Jawad Pike is the winner of the 2024 Neave Brown Award for Housing

Evening Standard

$With many Australians facing a fractured future, Albanese has a much bigger problem than his $4.3m house$

With many Australians facing a fractured future, Albanese has a much bigger problem than his $4.3m house

What lies beneath all the public attention of the PM’s purchase is a profound unease and acute sense of intergenerational insecurity

The Guardian - AU

Sun, sea and security: Why celebs like Harry and Meghan are flocking to buy homes in Portugal

Stars and the super rich are increasingly eyeing this European hotspot — although they must beware the Golden Visa rule change

Evening Standard

Police drop case against one of Norway’s richest men after wife’s disappearance

The case of Anne-Elizabeth Falkevik Hagen has gripped the country

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How extreme weather and costs of housing and insurance trap some households in a vicious cycle

Climate change is increasing the risk of extreme weather events for Australian households. Floods and bushfires are becoming more likely and severe. As a result, household insurance costs are soaring – tripling in some cases. High-risk areas might even become uninsurable.

The Guardian - UK

Budget 2024: Rayner and Reeves in standoff over funds for social housebuilding

Exclusive: Housing secretary wants billions more to meet new-homes target but chancellor is set to limit spending

Evening Standard

Just one in 20 rental homes in London are affordable to low-income households, new research reveals

The analysis also found the capital's rental sector has shrunk significantly

The Guardian - UK

Reeves to leave capital gains tax on property untouched, reports say

Fears among landlords and second home owners that tax would rise in budget said to be unfounded

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The Independent UK

Vietnamese real estate tycoon found guilty of billions in fraud in government graft crackdown

A Vietnamese real estate tycoon has been convicted of fraudulently obtaining property worth billions of dollars in a case that has been a centerpiece of the government’s crackdown on corruption

The Independent UK

Inside the £2.2m beach mansion that has sparked a political backlash against Australia’s PM

Anthony Albanese bought luxury property just as his government was preparing to roll out an affordable housing plan to address country’s housing crisis

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Labor rules out negative gearing changes; fans mourn Liam Payne; and the bid to bring back the thylacine

Pressure had been mounting on the government after Anthony Albanese’s purchase of a $4.3m property

Evening Standard

Jamie Dornan's guide to London: River Cafe feasts with Stanley Tucci and his favourite spot in Richmond

Held at knifepoint by his landlord, terrible experiences with cabbies and feasts with famous pals. Actor Jamie Dornan shares his favourite London stories

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after strong earnings boost stocks on Wall St

Shares are mostly higher in Asia after U.S. stocks rose following better-than-expected profit reports from Morgan Stanley, United Airlines and other big companies

The Guardian - AU

Labor rules out changing negative gearing or capital gains tax despite backlash to Albanese’s $4.3m cliffside house

Some government MPs called for a rethink amid concerns about Copacabana purchase ahead of election expected to be fought over housing

The Conversation

How can Australia make housing affordable for essential workers? Here are 4 key lessons from overseas

Essential workers such as teachers, health workers and community safety staff play a vital role in ensuring our society works well. Yet soaring housing costs in cities like Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are squeezing essential workers out of the communities they serve.

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