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ACT's failed forced relocation program has caused even more housing problems

Govt had to apologise after trying to kick hundreds out their homes.

The Canberra Times

More tradies to be trained as housing targets loom

As Australia struggles through a housing shortage driven by workforce issues, the government has committed $90 million to training future construction tradies.

AAP

Khan calls for end to ‘everyday extortion’ of unfair charges for leaseholders

The London mayor is urging ministers to give leaseholders stronger rights in law, upping the pressure on Housing Secretary Michael Gove.

Evening Standard

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Renters Reform Bill: No-fault eviction ban 'abolishes section 21 in name only' warn campaigners

Landlords must have “greater protections” under new rules, says Under Secretary for Housing

Evening Standard

Housing wait times top five years in parts of NSW

People on low incomes are waiting even longer for secure, affordable social housing in NSW, particularly in western Sydney and the state's north.

AAP

Government seeks to dismiss tower residents' court case

The Victorian government says a tenant of one of Melbourne's 44 public housing towers has no real prospects of winning a legal fight against their demolition.

AAP

How the Greens would distribute public housing across Canberra

Party plans to 'fundamentally reshape Canberra's housing market'.

The Canberra Times

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Build-to-rent piece of housing puzzle but no quick fix

Homes purposefully built for renting long term could help boost rental supply in the future but the emerging model is no silver bullet nor a short term fix.

AAP

Greens' $5.9b public housing election promise met with resistance

The Greens want 10,000 more homes. To Labor, it's an unkeepable promise.

The Canberra Times

London mayoral election: What has Sadiq Khan done to tackle the housing crisis?

As the mayoral election approaches on May 2, the Standard continues its audit into Sadiq Khan’s record. Business Editor Jonathan Prynn examines housing

Evening Standard

How much money the ACT govt has made from selling public housing

And how much the govt has spent on new properties.

The Canberra Times

Wait times for social housing blow out to 28 months

Wait times to acquire social housing in Queensland have blown out to more than two years with more than half of the applicants already homeless, data shows.

AAP

Rental reforms go too far: real estate body

The Queensland government's sweeping rental reforms go too far and diminish a property owner's rights, a peak real estate body says.

AAP

Rent-bidding ban, ID protections in housing reforms

The Queensland government has moved to increase rights and protections for renters through legislative reforms but not all are on board.

AAP

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London mayoral election: Sadiq Khan launches re-election campaign with pledge of 40,000 council homes

He stresses the prospect of a Labour government and Labour mayor are a ‘once in a generation” chance to ease London’s housing crisis

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Housing Secretary Marcia Fudge Resigns, Biden Commends Achievements

Housing Secretary Marcia Fudge resigns from Biden administration, leaving a vacancy in HUD leadership. President Biden praises her efforts to improve housi...

The Hindu

Revanth Reddy to kick-start Indiramma housing scheme in Bhadrachalam on March 11

AAP

Opposition member admits taking photo of MP's phone

A member of the opposition has apologised in Queensland parliament for taking a photo of an MP's phone showing a text message from Premier Steven Miles.

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PPP crucial for affordable, sustainable housing, says Minister

Minister emphasizes importance of PPP housing projects for affordable and sustainable housing in Kerala, highlighting loan-linked subsidy program.

Evening Standard

Spring Budget 2024: who’ll be the housing winners and losers in the election year?

Mortgages, stamp duty and rent reform could all figure in Jeremy Hunt’s statement

The Canberra Times

Take Canberra's public housing repair work in house, Greens say

The ACT is under renewed pressure of the upkeep of public housing.

Evening Standard

AirBnB-style short-term lets to require planning permission under new plan to ease housing crisis

The rules would not to apply to people renting out their main home for 90 days or less in a year

The Canberra Times

Public housing tenants take ACT govt to court over forced evictions

The class action could cost the ACT government significantly.

AAP

NSW mulls levy on Airbnb rentals to fix housing crunch

A levy on Airbnb-style short rentals is one option being considered by the NSW government to help address the worsening lack of housing options.

Evening Standard

'An insult': Sadiq Khan under fire over 2.8% progress on latest affordable housing programme

A spokeswoman for the mayor promised that the programme’s delivery would ‘ramp up’ over the coming months

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