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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

Are you building communities or just houses?': human cost of Birmingham council's plans for Druids Heath estate

Council approved demolition of 1,800 Druids Heath homes to build 3,500, with only 400 initially affordable and a potential net loss of 800 affordable units.
Real estate
fromPadailypost
3 days ago

Council OKs new housing for University Ave. - Palo Alto Daily Post

A six-story, 70-unit mixed-use building at 660 University Ave. in Palo Alto was approved 4-1, including 20% affordable units and office space.
#ceqa
fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago
California

New ballot measure push aims to overhaul California's landmark environmental law

A proposed ballot measure would overhaul CEQA to shorten environmental reviews, limit lawsuits, and accelerate construction for many infrastructure and housing projects in California.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago
California

Walters: Ballot measure would broaden reform of state's key environmental law

CEQA's procedural burdens have obstructed housing and infrastructure development, prompting contested reform efforts, selective exemptions, and continued political stalemate.
UK politics
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Objectors will be on the hook to pay six-figure legal costs under judicial reviews clampdown

Successful judicial-review objectors will face capped legal cost awards and may be required to pay six-figure bills as the Government moves to speed up infrastructure and housing delivery.
#affordability
fromFortune
5 days ago
US politics

It's not about inflation or the economy - the election instead delivered a 'wake-up call' on affordability politics, top pollster says | Fortune

fromFortune
5 days ago
US politics

It's not about inflation or the economy - the election instead delivered a 'wake-up call' on affordability politics, top pollster says | Fortune

#homelessness
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
2 months ago

This Is How One Bay Area Woman Went From Homelessness to Homeownership | KQED

Jenn Oakley, formerly homeless and in recovery, became a homeowner through a housing program after training, work, support, and luck.
Public health
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Mother whose sick child was left in damp and mouldy flat by south London council is awarded 9,400

Lewisham Council's delayed housing response forced a seriously ill child into damp, mouldy out-of-borough accommodation, causing avoidable harm, costs, and compensation.
fromKqed
2 months ago
East Bay real estate

This Is How One Bay Area Woman Went From Homelessness to Homeownership | KQED

Video games
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Blizzard confirms it's adding a virtual currency for World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft is adding Hearthsteel, a purchasable housing currency usable with Battle.net funds or in-game gold, raising player concerns about added microtransactions.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Huge opposition to 2,000 homes planned on London green belt

Berkeley proposes about 2,000 homes on Bromley green belt land, sparking over 5,000 petition signatures opposing green space loss, wildlife harm, and infrastructure strain.
Parenting
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Asking Eric: My daughter's ex lives in my basement, and I have a decision to make

Require repayment of the $300 and ask him to move out; separate the loan from housing and set clear boundaries to avoid overextension.
US politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Fairfax Recall of Mayor, Vice-Mayor Appears Poised to Fail, Early Returns Show | KQED

Early ballot returns indicate the recall attempt targeting Fairfax Mayor Lisel Blash and Vice Mayor Stephanie Hellman appears likely to fail.
#zoning
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

WoW Looks To Be Getting A New Premium Currency For Housing

Hearthsteel is a new premium housing currency for World of Warcraft's Midnight expansion, likely earned in-game and included with cosmetic shop bundles for housing items.
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Boston City Council at-large race: Erin Murphy

Citywide instability—driven by housing insecurity, unaffordable homes, unreliable services, and weakened community trust—requires affordable housing, reliable services, strong schools, and accountable governance.
US politics
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Boston City Council at-large race: Julia Mejia

Housing affordability and displacement require stronger developer accountability, tenant protections (including rent control), homeownership pathways, and greater government transparency and resident access to decision-making.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

San Jose mayor building statewide coalition to advocate for Back to Basics agenda

Mayor Matt Mahan is forming a coalition of California mayors to press Sacramento for state policy and budget commitments to tackle homelessness, housing and safety.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Coffee is polluting but sewage is OK? | Brief letters

Some days, I wonder what sort of country we live in. A London woman is threatened with a 150 fine for pouring some coffee dregs down a drain, with the suggestion that this amounted to polluting the waterways (Report, 22 October), yet water companies regularly dump countless millions of gallons of raw sewage with impunity.
UK politics
fromHomebuilding
3 weeks ago

"Absolutely no way" to hit 1.5m homes target

every new condition, tax or delay pushes another project off the table,
UK politics
#public-safety
Real estate
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

'We won't get to spend Christmas in our new home' - buyers 'left in limbo' over delays completing sales of houses in north Dublin

Thirty-eight homes in Knocksedan, Swords remain empty 10 months after contracts were due, leaving buyers who paid deposits uncertain when they can move in.
Real estate
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

California Forever Clears First Hurdle in Suisun City Annexation | KQED

California Forever's mega-development annexation application in Suisun City was deemed complete, advancing plans for a potential city of up to 400,000 people.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Planning inquiry underway over controversial Brick Lane developments

The inquiry will determine applications to redevelop three sites on and around Brick Lane, after property owner Truman Estates and Zeloof LLP appealed to the government's Planning Inspectorate to decide whether they should go ahead. The Save Brick Lane Campaign, which opposes the plans, say they fail to reflect local wants and needs and don't provide enough housing. The largest of the three proposals would demolish several buildings at the Truman's Brewery site between Brick Lane and Spital Street.
London politics
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

In hopes of building homes faster, feds announce $283M for Toronto sewer upgrades in Black Creek | CBC News

The federal government announced $283 million for sewer system upgrades in Black Creek on Tuesday, in hopes of helping speed up building 63,000 new homes in the Downsview area. The sewer dates back to the 1960s, according to a federal news release, and population growth has stretched the system beyond its limits, leading to flooding and blocking approval of new housing developments.
Toronto
Real estate
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Parents Gave My Sister Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars to Be "Fair." Their Logic Makes No Sense.

Parental attempts to treat adult children "fairly" financially can produce unequal outcomes and resentment when children's needs and circumstances differ.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Thousands of homes at risk of mould after botched eco insulation, watchdog finds

Government-backed insulation installations left almost all fitted homes with major defects, causing damp, mould and health hazards and requiring significant corrective repairs.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Families moved out of Mile End tower block due to sewage water in lift shafts

Lift shafts at Angela Court flooded with sewage due to pump and design failures, forcing six households to be rehoused while costly, complex repairs and liability are explored.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Residents moved after sewage leaks into lift shaft

Lift shafts at Angela Court fill with sewage due to pump and sewage-system design flaws, causing repeated lift outages and temporary rehousing.
#transit-oriented-development
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Toronto moving ahead with plan to fast-track housing builds near transit routes | CBC News

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
California

SB 79 Passes Assembly, Still Needs Senate "Concurrence" Before the Governor's Desk - Streetsblog California

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Toronto moving ahead with plan to fast-track housing builds near transit routes | CBC News

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
California

SB 79 Passes Assembly, Still Needs Senate "Concurrence" Before the Governor's Desk - Streetsblog California

fromKqed
1 month ago

SF Unions Call for Boycott of Airbnb as It Tries to Claw Back $120 Million in Taxes | KQED

"When a city that has given them so much now is facing a budget deficit of $800 million in the next two fiscal years, what did Airbnb do? They filed lawsuits against us so they don't have to pay their fair share," said San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan, speaking in front of the company's headquarters at a Wednesday press conference announcing the boycott campaign.
SF politics
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Catherine Connolly says she did represent banks in courts but fails to clarify whether it included home repossession cases

Catherine Connolly called a Fine Gael councillor's allegation about her past barrister work and bank representation a 'cowardly personal attack' amid repossession and housing accusations.
Real estate
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

East London council flat residents rehoused after lift shaft fills with sewage

Sewage pumps failing within lift shafts at Angela Court caused lifts to fill with wastewater, forcing rehousing and requiring costly, potentially technically unfeasible repairs.
#asylum-policy
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tory chair accepted 2k hospitality from developer of HMOs for asylum seekers

Conservative party chair Kevin Hollinrake accepted thousands of pounds of hospitality from Living Redefined, a company converting family homes into HMOs for asylum seekers.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Don't f**k it up': Mayor Adams issues warning to successor, signals little confidence in frontrunner Mamdani | amNewYork

I'm leaving this city in good shape, Adams said. More jobs than in the city's history. Our children are outpacing the state in reading and math. We've built more housing. We've zoned the city to build 426,000 units of housing. We've made the city safer both above ground and below ground. You don't see encampments along our highways and streets like you see in other cities.
New York City
New York City
fromsilive
1 month ago

NYC homeowners can now legally convert attics, basements into apartments, build backyard tiny houses

New York City is accepting applications to build regulated, code-compliant ancillary dwelling units citywide to add housing, with an ADU homeowner assistance program and opposition.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Enfield and Greenwich shortlisted for New Towns under Labour government's plan to 'build, baby, build'

Developments in Crews Hill and Thamesmead could deliver up to 35,000 homes, adding facilities but prompting greenbelt and congestion concerns.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Getting the IBX on Track for Development | amNewYork

The 14-mile Interboro Express can deliver rapid transit, connect underserved Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods, and spur housing and economic development.
#new-towns
Real estate
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Why friends are teaming up to buy homes

Home prices increased 56% since February 2020, driven by excess buyer demand, limited supply, rising construction costs, and high mortgage rates that discourage homeowner moves.
#cost-of-living
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Real estate

Living the American Dream Will Now Cost $5 Million

Achieving traditional American milestones now costs roughly $5 million over a lifetime due to rising housing, healthcare, and education expenses outpacing wages.
fromThe Good Life France
2 months ago
France news

Things you should know about living in France - The Good Life France

Living in rural France offers lower housing costs, affordable food and wine, street markets, and variable utilities with septic tanks and wood heating.
SF real estate
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Eight-stories and 70 units of housing coming to Capp and 17th

An eight-story, 70-unit building at 222 Capp St. will include 11 affordable units, ground-floor retail, and uses SB 423 and a state density bonus.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

In Memphis, Lead Poisoning Often Goes Unnoticed and Untreated

Violet Newborn had just moved into a new house, a rental on the edge of midtown and Frasier, when her son Logan's developmental milestones started "moving backwards." Logan was six months old and suddenly lethargic, always constipated, and refusing to eat or drink. He became joyless and fatigued. He'd sit silently at daycare, or hang his head when Newborn pushed him on the swings.
US news
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

San Jose lawmaker pushes housing bills in Congress - San Jose Spotlight

The former San Jose mayor turned Congressional District 16 representative has introduced nine bills since taking office in the 119th Congress this year. They range from proposals to protect Medicaid from sweeping federal spending cuts, barring national lawmakers from promoting cryptocurrency that benefits them and restricting President Donald Trump's National Guard deployments. He's also co-sponsored 33 other bills from his colleagues.
US politics
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Just 10pc think it is a good idea to cut Vat rate for hospitality in Budget as healthcare and housing top priorities

Consumers prioritise healthcare, housing, and cost-of-living support, while many doubt the Budget will improve their living standards.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Hellhole' flat block to be emptied for repairs

Residents of The Fold in Croydon must vacate for roughly two years due to serious defects: damp, mould, leaks, sewage and fire-safety failures requiring strip-out.
Travel
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

It's Hard to Live in the "Happiest State in America" - Here's Why

Hawaii offers exceptional health, life satisfaction, low unemployment, and natural beauty but faces an extremely high cost of living and expensive housing.
California
fromKqed
1 month ago

Valley Fever Cases Skyrocket in Salinas Valley | KQED

Adam Schiff and Kash Patel clashed during a Senate hearing with sharp personal attacks; CEQA carve-out controversy and Valley Fever spikes also occurred.
Real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

San Jose Chick-fil-A moves forward after planning mistake - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose City Council removed a demolition restriction, allowing a Chick-fil-A development to proceed despite opposition over lack of mixed-use housing.
Public health
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

How Many Americans Live in Walkable Neighborhoods? - Streetsblog USA

A new interactive walkability index measures which Americans live in walkable places and reveals most residents live in below‑average walkable areas with stark geographic disparities.
SF politics
fromKqed
1 month ago

Supervisor's Proposal Seeks to Address 'Housing Death Spiral' in San Francisco | KQED

Allowing builders to use the building code in effect at their original application aims to prevent repeated reapplications and speed stalled housing development.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The Fed is expected to cut rates: here's how it might impact jobs

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates about 25 basis points to 4.00%-4.25% amid slowing labor demand and persistent inflation above target.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

The London Buzz - 15th September 2025

London faces legal battles, public service re-integration, transport negotiations, safety concerns over e-bikes, and tensions around urban development and housing delivery.
Real estate
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Michael Houghton: 'When you have a mortgage on a buy-to-let property, as we do, positive cash flow is rare'

High tax rates and housing costs consume most generated income, leaving very little take-home money.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

House prices will rise further if garden cabin rules are relaxed, Government is warned

Housing charity Threshold warns of potential unintended consequences of modular units
Miscellaneous
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Lurie's Family Zoning' Plan Narrowly Passes Planning Commission, Right Along Party Lines

The meeting was preceded with a raucous rally and counter-rally on the City Hall steps, and then the Planning Commission meeting started at 12 noon, and it did not get around to this vote until after 10 pm, because there were more than five hours of public comment. Today, San Franciscans came out to support the Family Zoning Plan and a simple ideathat families and workers should be able to live in San Francisco.
San Francisco
London
fromianVisits
2 months ago

The London Buzz - 10th September 2025

Multiple London transport, local governance, and community controversies highlight tensions over pedestrianisation, strikes, housing, and maintenance affecting residents and commuters.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Let My Sister and Her Boyfriend Move In. An Amazon Delivery Revealed What They Were Keeping From Me.

Require removed belongings and payment by a firm written deadline to reclaim living space for the new baby while maintaining respectful family boundaries.
Data science
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

See how your cost of living has changed with the ABC Price Tracker

Interactive Price Tracker shows decade-long, region-specific prices for essentials across the 100 largest U.S. metro areas and updates automatically with the latest data.
fromianVisits
2 months ago

The London Buzz - 8th September 2025

Where to drink in London after midnight - and why 'late-night drinking has become a luxury' The Drinks Business The Transport for London website and app crashed on Monday morning as Londoners faced a nightmare trying to get to work. Standard Former lollipop man of 23 years wants to keep his old uniform, but council won't let him South London Matters
London
Environment
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Real Estate Speculators Are Swooping In to Buy Disaster-Hit Homes

Companies that buy homes are purchasing disaster-damaged properties at low prices, exploiting survivors' urgent needs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK couple may have to evict Ukrainian refugees owing to planning rules

Rosemary Duckett, 80, a retired magistrate and former chair of her local YMCA, and her husband, Anthony, 88, have been providing accommodation in a room above their garage to Ukrainian refugees since 2022. The couple were dismayed when the council recently told them they could no longer use the room, which has a small bathroom attached, to provide somewhere for Ukrainians to live without applying for a change of use for the room, at a cost of 600-800.
Miscellaneous
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Housing market risk steepest in southern, western areas

Concentrated housing-market risk appears in many U.S. counties, driven by high foreclosure ratios, unemployment, extreme affordability challenges, and elevated underwater mortgage rates.
Germany news
fromwww.thelocal.de
2 months ago

The biggest challenges foreigners face after arriving in Germany

International residents in Germany face major difficulties with housing, bureaucracy, digital services, and discrimination, resulting in low overall expat satisfaction and rankings.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Have questions about homeownership or renting? NPR wants to know

Homeownership and renting decisions are complex; people need clear guidance on buying, renting rights, financial trade-offs, selling, and navigating housing information.
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Good Morning, News: Community Rides to the Rescue of Evicted Vet, Mayor Wilson's Trump Warning, and Congress Grills RFK (and His Brain Worm)

Dan McLean got an eviction notice at his apartment last week, instructing him to be out in less than five days. But McLean, who lives at a property owned by Home Forward-and is severely visually impaired-didn't know he'd been served previous eviction papers or that he was behind on rent. He says the housing voucher he receives wasn't covering his full rent, but no one at The Yards at Union Station apartments bothered to tell him, and he started racking up back rent and fees. To make things worse, court summons were being sent to a mailbox he didn't have access to.
Portland
fromQNS
2 months ago

City Planning Commission votes in favor of OneLIC Neighborhood Plan - QNS

"From a thriving industrial hub to a home for artists and entrepreneurs, Long Island City has led many lives over the years," Adams said in a statement. "Our OneLIC Plan will help Long Island City write the next great chapter in its history, making sure families can find an affordable place, businesses can find a good place to grow, and everyone can access and enjoy the waterfront throughout the neighborhood."
New York City
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Rayner at risk of fine over stamp duty, tax experts say

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is at risk of a fine from the tax authorities in addition to having to pay an additional 40,000 in underpaid stamp duty, tax experts have said. Rayner, who is also the minister in charge of housing, has admitted she paid less in stamp duty on her 800,000 flat in Hove, East Sussex, than she should have done, claiming she was badly advised.
UK politics
#london
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Octopath Traveler 0 Looks Massive, Even By Octopath Standards

Octopath Traveler 0's Gamescom demo showcased housing, a non-customizable new protagonist, expanding party and combat features; release on PC/PS4/PS5/Xbox Series X/Switch on December 4.
Real estate
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I moved to Charlotte after I got sick of paying $4,600 a month for a studio in NYC. My life's improved in so many ways.

Moving from New York City back to Charlotte significantly reduced living expenses while improving housing quality, amenities access, and disposable income.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Asylum ban at Essex hotel may incite future demonstrations, court hears

An injunction blocking asylum housing at the Bell hotel threatens government accommodation capacity and may provoke further protests.
Real estate
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Husband Sold Our House Behind My Back and Kept Every Dime. Well, Now It's My Turn to Cut Him Off.

Prioritize protecting inherited funds, maintain liquidity and emergency savings, weigh housing costs versus investment returns, and ensure legal steps prevent estranged spouse access.
Germany news
fromwww.thelocal.de
2 months ago

Did Germany manage to integrate the millions of migrants it took in 10 years ago?

Germany has largely succeeded in integrating over a million refugees, with major employment gains but persistent challenges in housing, education, and women's employment.
Environment
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Joanna Donnelly: I'd say full steam ahead to anything that gets us out of our cars for good

A renewed rail network can address housing shortages and lower emissions by enabling sustainable commuting and reducing dependence on car and air travel.
fromThe Economist
2 months ago

A court ruling threatens to disrupt Britain's asylum policy

THE BELL HOTEL in Epping is a drab 80-bedroom coaching inn 20 miles as the crow files from Westminster. Since April it has housed up to 138 male asylum-seekers on behalf of the Home Office. Epping Forest District Council, which is controlled by the Conservative Party, contends that doing so constitutes a "material change of use" and the hotel's owner should seek planning permission to convert it to a hostel.
UK politics
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Michigan cities, lawmakers seek $800M for housing incentives

A new housing proposal in Michigan aims to incentivize construction and repairs through financial support for local governments.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Federal Housing Agency Adopts English-Only Policy

"All HUD communications, correspondence, and physical and digital published materials will be produced exclusively in English," the memo states. The agency will also "no longer offer non-English translation services."
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

How would potential new property tax differ from stamp duty and council tax system?

The government is considering a new national property tax to replace stamp duty on homes valued over 500,000, shifting tax obligations from buyers to sellers.
Real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Cupertino housing development could replace business center - San Jose Spotlight

The development could replace the existing Bandley Center, a commercial building home to a local tax business, a Chinese language school, a clay studio, and a couple of small law and architecture offices.
Real estate
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

As Progressive Elected Officials, We Choose Both Economic Populism and Abundance

Abundance and economic populism can work together to improve public resource availability and serve communities equitably.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario municipalities getting $1.6B more for housing as province lags on housing starts | CBC News

Ontario invests $1.6 billion more for municipal housing, falling short of 1.5 million homes goal by 2031.
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