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House price fall could boost London economy - Khan

Improving housing affordability in London could significantly boost the economy by £7.3 billion over the next decade.

Housebuilding in London 'as bad as during 2008 global banking crisis', says Sadiq Khan

London's housebuilding faces significant challenges due to high costs and prior government policies, with a stark drop in affordable homes being constructed.

Affordable homes being built in London falls to lowest level of Sadiq Khan's eight years in City Hall

Affordable housing completions in London have drastically decreased to the lowest level under Mayor Sadiq Khan.

Sadiq Khan built just 71 affordable homes last quarter, 1,000 shy of own target

Sadiq Khan's administration is failing to meet affordable housing targets, with only 71 homes completed against a goal of 1,100 per quarter.

House price fall could boost London economy - Khan

Improving housing affordability in London could significantly boost the economy by £7.3 billion over the next decade.

Housebuilding in London 'as bad as during 2008 global banking crisis', says Sadiq Khan

London's housebuilding faces significant challenges due to high costs and prior government policies, with a stark drop in affordable homes being constructed.

Affordable homes being built in London falls to lowest level of Sadiq Khan's eight years in City Hall

Affordable housing completions in London have drastically decreased to the lowest level under Mayor Sadiq Khan.

Sadiq Khan built just 71 affordable homes last quarter, 1,000 shy of own target

Sadiq Khan's administration is failing to meet affordable housing targets, with only 71 homes completed against a goal of 1,100 per quarter.
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Top 10 Cities With the Most New-Construction Homes-and They're Affordable, Too

Newly constructed homes are becoming more affordable, reducing the price gap with existing homes.
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13-storey Croydon tower could be demolished for nearly 400 homes

The Regina Road estate is being demolished to create nearly 400 new homes, focusing on affordable housing and community facilities.

Nearly 300 homes to be built across Sutton town centre

290 new homes to replace Elm Grove estate, with half designated as affordable housing.

Former Havering College site to get 120 new homes with first images of build released

Roe Wood Park development transforming former Havering College site with mix of private sale, affordable, and private rent homes.
CGI images and drone shots offer a glimpse into the early build stages of the transformation.

13-storey Croydon tower could be demolished for nearly 400 homes

The Regina Road estate is being demolished to create nearly 400 new homes, focusing on affordable housing and community facilities.

Nearly 300 homes to be built across Sutton town centre

290 new homes to replace Elm Grove estate, with half designated as affordable housing.

Former Havering College site to get 120 new homes with first images of build released

Roe Wood Park development transforming former Havering College site with mix of private sale, affordable, and private rent homes.
CGI images and drone shots offer a glimpse into the early build stages of the transformation.
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Capital gains tax must be adapted, says MP

Dr. Simon Opher advocates for adapting capital gains tax to prevent housing stock from being treated solely as an investment.

Opinion | How We Unintentionally Created the Affordable Housing Crisis

The U.S. housing crisis stems from a decline in small-dollar mortgage availability, exacerbated by well-intended banking reforms made post-financial crisis.

Protest to save shopping centre postponed due to bad weather

Community concerns grow over proposed development in Edgware, highlighting risks to traffic, local commerce, and resident quality of life alongside plans for increased green spaces.

The debate: We need new homes, where should they go?

The UK housing crisis necessitates building 1.5 million new homes, but the challenge lies in identifying suitable land for development.

Portland, Oregon, passes a housing production strategy

Portland's city council adopted its first ever housing production strategy to combat housing shortages and affordability challenges facing residents.

The Indo Daily: Explainer - Could Sinn Fein's 'Frankenstein' housing plan win back lost voters?

Sinn Féin is regrouping after poor election results, launching a major housing plan with €39bn investment aimed at tackling the housing crisis.

Capital gains tax must be adapted, says MP

Dr. Simon Opher advocates for adapting capital gains tax to prevent housing stock from being treated solely as an investment.

Opinion | How We Unintentionally Created the Affordable Housing Crisis

The U.S. housing crisis stems from a decline in small-dollar mortgage availability, exacerbated by well-intended banking reforms made post-financial crisis.

Protest to save shopping centre postponed due to bad weather

Community concerns grow over proposed development in Edgware, highlighting risks to traffic, local commerce, and resident quality of life alongside plans for increased green spaces.

The debate: We need new homes, where should they go?

The UK housing crisis necessitates building 1.5 million new homes, but the challenge lies in identifying suitable land for development.

Portland, Oregon, passes a housing production strategy

Portland's city council adopted its first ever housing production strategy to combat housing shortages and affordability challenges facing residents.

The Indo Daily: Explainer - Could Sinn Fein's 'Frankenstein' housing plan win back lost voters?

Sinn Féin is regrouping after poor election results, launching a major housing plan with €39bn investment aimed at tackling the housing crisis.
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Labour warned of 54bn price tag to build enough affordable homes in London

Labour's housing plan for London faces a potential £54 billion cost for affordable homes unless private investment is accessed.
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Sinn Fein housing numbers 'not possible', Micheal Martin says

Minister Martin criticizes Sinn Féin's housing plan, emphasizing the need for stability and suggesting that their goals may be unattainable given existing governmental structures.

Sinn Fein pledges 300,000 new homes over five years with faster planning system and new Active Land Management Agency

Sinn Féin plans to build 300,000 homes in five years, focusing on affordable housing and restructured land ownership to tackle housing shortages.

Sinn Fein housing numbers 'not possible', Micheal Martin says

Minister Martin criticizes Sinn Féin's housing plan, emphasizing the need for stability and suggesting that their goals may be unattainable given existing governmental structures.

Sinn Fein pledges 300,000 new homes over five years with faster planning system and new Active Land Management Agency

Sinn Féin plans to build 300,000 homes in five years, focusing on affordable housing and restructured land ownership to tackle housing shortages.
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$20 billion Bay Area housing bond could be yanked tomorrow

The Bay Area regional housing bond potentially being removed from the November ballot due to misstatements and lawsuits.

Savers, Saddle Up! We've Found 5 Modern Farmhouses Priced Below $400K

Modern farmhouses are popular and affordable, featuring standard elements like farmhouse sinks, sliding barn doors, and hardwood accents.

5 Sweet Storybook Homes That Are Bound To Be Bestsellers-All Priced Below $600K

There are five storybook-style homes priced below $600,000 featured in this article
These homes offer charming details and original features while still having modern twists

Plan to build affordable homes on disused railway yard in Shadwell

The Bishop of London has returned to the East End to restart a community housing trust campaign that was stalled by the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis.
The campaign aims to use disused land in the area for genuinely affordable homes, with families leasing homes at a fixed cost based on local income rates.
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A touch of magic in the city

Brookside is an enclave in Los Angeles with affordable homes and 1920s-style architecture
Brookside has a castle and a privately owned theater in the neighborhood

Santa Clara County approves six affordable housing projects with some of the last of Measure A funds

Santa Clara County is adding 716 new affordable homes using Measure A money from a 2016 affordable housing bond.
The county has allocated $857 million of Measure A funds, with $648 million going to build affordable homes.

Santa Clara County approves six affordable housing projects with some of the last of Measure A funds

Santa Clara County is adding 716 new affordable homes using Measure A money from a 2016 affordable housing bond.
The county has allocated $857 million of Measure A funds, with $648 million going to build affordable homes.

A touch of magic in the city

Brookside is an enclave in Los Angeles with affordable homes and 1920s-style architecture
Brookside has a castle and a privately owned theater in the neighborhood

Santa Clara County approves six affordable housing projects with some of the last of Measure A funds

Santa Clara County is adding 716 new affordable homes using Measure A money from a 2016 affordable housing bond.
The county has allocated $857 million of Measure A funds, with $648 million going to build affordable homes.

Santa Clara County approves six affordable housing projects with some of the last of Measure A funds

Santa Clara County is adding 716 new affordable homes using Measure A money from a 2016 affordable housing bond.
The county has allocated $857 million of Measure A funds, with $648 million going to build affordable homes.
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Santa Clara County approves six affordable housing projects with some of the last of Measure A funds

Santa Clara County is adding 716 new affordable homes using Measure A money from a 2016 affordable housing bond.
The county has allocated $857 million of Measure A funds, with $648 million going to build affordable homes.

Sadiq Khan criticised by statistics watchdog over house-building claims

The London mayor's language regarding the number of affordable homes built using City Hall funding was criticized for being misleading.
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