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Australia's rental market woes go from bad to worse

Regional areas in the Sunshine State are now the most unaffordable places for renters to live, as affordable housing concerns spread beyond capital cities.

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Revolving door of housing ministers an insult to renters, say campaign groups

Rachel Maclean’s sacking comes just a day ahead of the Renters Reform Bill reaching a crucial stage in its passage through Parliament.

The Independent UK

‘Action needed’ as no-fault eviction court proceedings hit seven-year high

Housing charities have repeated calls for a firm timetable on when Section 21 will be abolished.

The Independent UK

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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

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)

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

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.

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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

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

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

Social housing complaints probed by ombudsman hit record high

Property condition remained the leading category as to why complaints were being made, followed by complaints handling, and health and safety.

The Independent UK

Funding for more Queensland social housing amid crisis

The Queensland government will build another 600 social homes across the state thanks to a federal funding injection of almost $400 million.

AAP

Comment: ‘Private renters aren’t (all) bad people, so when will we treat them better?’

The housing minister’s misguided defence of renters offers some clues as to why there have been no advances in rental reform

Evening Standard

Industry backs 'infrastructure, red tape' housing plan

The NSW government's housing plan laid out in the budget has been broadly welcomed by industry figures who say it will help start turning the crisis around.

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Housing Minister condemns Labour for backing Tories on short-term lets block

LABOUR and LibDem MSPs are hoping for fast “political gain” by opposing the short-term lets licensing scheme, Scotland’s Housing Minister has…

The Independent UK

Starmer accused of ‘flip-flopping’ on housing by blocking pollution rules cut

The Labour leader’s spokesman said ‘there are far better ways to build new homes we desperately need rather than greenlighting water pollution’.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Minister I. Periyasamy’s discharge from a corruption case is a model for all wrong reasons, says Madras High Court

The discharge of Rural Development Minister I. Periyasamy from a case booked for alleged irregular allotment of Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB) plot to former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi’s personal security officer is “a model for all the wrong reasons”.

The Independent UK

‘Refugees being driven to homelessness by shorter eviction notice periods’

The Refugee Council and other charities have written to Home Secretary Suella Braverman and Housing Secretary Michael Gove.

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The Independent UK

RSPB insists it is ‘not entering politics’ after accusing Government of lies

The charity apologised for lashing out on Twitter at plans to scrap water pollution restrictions for housing developments.

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National frontbencher backs big party donor in $138m case against housing agency

Chris Bishop denies any conflict of interest, saying the question of whether developer Chris Meehan would get a meeting with a National Party prime minister is one for after the election. Jonathan Milne reports.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayoral allies nearing compromise on plan to raise tax on higher-end home sales, but office building owners still not buying in

The compromise that Chicago voters will be asked to approve in a binding referendum in March is the one that now former Housing Commissioner Marisa Novara floated last month. The changes are expected to reduce the annual revenue by $20 million — from $160 million to $140 million.

Evening Standard

‘Stump up £2.2bn or London house building could grind to a halt’, Sadiq Khan tells Michael Gove

Sadiq Khan issues stark warning that capital’s housing crisis will worsen without £2.2bn in Government funding as developers down tools

Newcastle Herald

MP rules out housing at Tomaree Lodge under state push

A state audit has raised the possibility of housing development on government land in the Hunter.

The Independent UK

Housing markets where homes cost over £300,000 ‘more exposed to price falls’

Four in five local housing markets currently registering annual price falls have average prices of more than £300,000, Zoopla said.

The Independent UK

Sunak to intervene in London housing in challenge to mayor

In recent days the Tories have set out a range of reforms and proposals designed to boost house-building in England.

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