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Real estate
fromSFGATE
9 hours ago

Cape Cod's Luxury Home Sales Fee: 5 Key Takeaways on the $56 Million Housing Initiative

A 2% real estate transfer fee on Cape Cod luxury home sales over $2 million could generate funds for year-round and workforce affordable housing.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Far-right anger over asylum hotels is destroying the very idea of refuge and that's probably the goal | Zoe Williams

High court decision ending use of the Bell hotel for asylum seekers disrupted government plans and amplified local anti-migrant sentiment across the area.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Short-term fix to a bigger crisis': Readers react to Epping asylum hotel ruling

Public opinion is split over moving asylum seekers from The Bell Hotel in Epping, reflecting broader tensions over immigration, housing, and local resources.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Southwark sees 77% rise in homeless kids - report

Southwark experienced a 77% rise in children living in temporary accommodation, severely affecting their health, development, and schooling.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

California's hidden homeless children: living in garages, doubled-up and unseen

Brigitte's family moved to a converted garage to escape overcrowded living conditions, facing high rent and ongoing struggles with space and privacy.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Tenants in England spending unaffordable' 36% of income on rent, shows survey

Renting in England is increasingly unaffordable, with tenants now paying an average of 36.3% of their income on rent.
The average rent in London requires tenants to allocate 41.6% of their income, significantly above the recommended affordability threshold.
#affordable-housing
fromFox News
1 week ago
NYC politics

Cuomo calls out NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani over alleged rent-stabilized apartment: 'Move out immediately'

Renovation
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

5 Key Takeaways: Building Affordable Housing on Church-Owned Land

Faith-based organizations are utilizing their underused land to address America's housing crisis through the Yes in God's Backyard movement.
fromFox News
1 week ago
NYC politics

Cuomo calls out NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani over alleged rent-stabilized apartment: 'Move out immediately'

US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Amid growing 'scandal' of elder homelessness, health care groups aim to help

Older Americans face increasing housing instability, highlighting a growing crisis exacerbated by rising costs and inadequate support systems.
#accessory-dwelling-units
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Mary McCarthy: Love v lifestyle - is true romance being replaced by financial compatibility?

The film 'Materialists' highlights the intersection of romance and practicality, where financial security plays a pivotal role in modern dating. This reflects a societal shift in how relationships are perceived amid economic challenges.
Film
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
1 week ago

From the Archives: 'The Great Apartment Grope'

Renting an apartment in New York today involves extreme sacrifices and a highly competitive environment for prospective tenants.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Rise in no-fault evictions despite Labour's pledge to ban them

Thousands of people have had their homes seized after receiving controversial no-fault eviction notices despite Labour pledging to abolish them, new data shows. Labour said in its election manifesto it would abolish Section 21 eviction notices immediately after winning the election. A year on, and the relevant legislation still progressing through parliament means that the ban is still not in effect. According to Ministry of Justice figures released on Thursday, 11,400 households received no-fault evictions by bailiffs in the year to June.
UK news
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

We thought with The Crown: Is anyone going to watch this?' director Benjamin Caron on risk, realism and royalty

Night Always Comes highlights the plight of individuals struggling to afford housing while working multiple jobs.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Many baby boomers aren't winning in the housing market anymore

Over a third of older households were cost-burdened in 2023, struggling with rising housing costs.
NYC politics
fromCity & State NY
1 week ago

Mark Levine, looking at a possible Mamdani administration, wants no drama

Mark Levine became a key political figure during COVID-19 in New York City, advocating for public health and addressing housing shortages.
#homelessness
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

SF Families Win Shelter Extension Rights, Still Face Long Waits for Housing | KQED

fromKqed
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

SF Families Win Shelter Extension Rights, Still Face Long Waits for Housing | KQED

fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Will we ever get enough housing? The future holds promise

The Los Angeles City Council has given final approval to a sweeping rezoning plan to meet state-mandated housing goals, clearing the path for an additional 255,000 homes to be built.
LA real estate
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Cuomo Calls on 'Very Rich' Mamdani to Move out of Rent-Stabilized Apartment

"Somewhere last night in New York City, a single mother and her children slept at a homeless shelter because you, assemblyman @ZohranKMamdani are occupying her rent controlled apartment."
NYC politics
#gentrification
New York City
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

Opinion: Penn Station is the Key to Solving New York's Housing & Affordability Crises

Penn Station embodies the critical challenges in the New York region such as economic inequality and housing affordability.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

The Indo Daily: Demolition Deadline - Meath family's 20-year battle to save their home

Rose and Chris Murray built their home in Bohermeen without planning permission in 2007. They faced a 20-year legal battle with Meath County Council.
Renovation
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

What will it take to get teacher housing built in Oakland?

In 2018, Jefferson Union went to the voters of Daly City to ask them to fund a $33 million bond to build workforce housing on a large lot the district owned near Interstate 280.
Education
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won't Get It Due To Revanchist Pols) - Streetsblog New York City

The Creedmoor Psychiatric Center redevelopment plan was scaled back, reducing proposed housing, undermining solutions amid New York's housing crisis.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment | amNewYork

Approval of a rezoning plan for over 9,500 homes in Midtown South aims to tackle New York City's housing crisis.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan

The 34th Street busway aims to enhance bus travel and support new housing development.
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

The London Buzz - 6th August 2025

ITV News cameras have caught 200 cyclists jumping red lights at rush hour in the space of just 60 minutes, highlighting a growing issue of cycling safety in London.
London
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Thatcher's right to buy policy is celebrated but here's the cost: losses to us all of 194bn and a fractured society | David Madden

The right to buy policy has greatly diminished public housing in the UK, resulting in a significant loss of equity for local councils.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Sadiq Khan claims London house-building success but critics say it's 'smoke and mirrors'

The Mayor of London announced the start of over 8,000 homes ahead of schedule amidst criticism regarding the adequacy of meeting housing targets.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

West Valley rents displace young adults in local government service - San Jose Spotlight

Skyrocketing rents and limited tenant protections make it difficult for young residents to serve in local government.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Ohio's Property Tax System is Broken-What You Need to Know

Ohio residents face a severe property tax crisis with rising delinquency rates and escalating tax bills, prompting advocacy for tax abolition.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Anti-Airbnb signs erected in Galway Gaeltacht as activists warn of 'crisis point'

Short-term rentals are outnumbering long-term housing options, threatening Gaeltacht communities and the Irish language.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

London mum 'having to carry daughter, 9, up three flights of stairs' due to lack of lift

Jade Kendall carries her wheelchair-bound daughter up three flights of stairs in Bermondsey following major surgery, facing a precarious situation without proper assistance from Southwark Council.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

The Irish Independent's View: Holiday stock-take will do no harm with Budget 2026 looming

The Government faces significant challenges with housing and infrastructure as it begins its term.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

CMAT at All Together Now: Singer performs politically charged single name-checking 'All the Berties'

"I'm so sorry that this has struck a chord with so many of you" as she refers to her song about the financial crash and its severe repercussions.
LGBT
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Buying (not renting) individual rooms as a solution to the housing crisis

Habitacion.com allows young individuals to purchase individual rooms, helping them to save money and invest in property, ultimately leading to homeownership.
Real estate
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Penguin Random House editor shared post mocking murdered exec Wesley LePatner

"Her sole job was making sure housing is expensive and that we all rent for the rest of our lives," read the original post portraying LePatner - a Jewish mom of two - as the face of unaffordable housing.
US politics
#animal-shelter
Renovation
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Yes in God's Backyard: More Than 800,000 Homes Could Be Built on Land Owned by Churches-Here's How Some Are Breaking Ground on Affordable Housing

Faith-based organizations are transforming underused land into affordable housing to combat America's housing crisis.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The American Dream is a farce': US readers on the financial stress delaying milestones

Many Americans delay or abandon major life milestones due to financial instability and the current economic climate.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'Massive challenge' as refugees sleeping rough rise

Refugees in Derby face severe housing shortages after being granted status, often leading to homelessness.
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

The AI Boom Is Creating Housing Costs in the Bay Area That You'll Think You Must Be Hallucinating

"My professional life is great," Singh told the Standard, "but my living situation is, like, the total opposite."
San Francisco
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I saved over $100,000 while studying at Yale. When I graduated, I helped buy my immigrant parents a house in New York City.

Trusting my instincts, I reached for the Narcan I always carried in my backpack. Within minutes, the man regained consciousness. When I offered to call emergency services, he shook his head.
NYC real estate
#california
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 weeks ago

Brooklyn Marine Terminal vote stalled for fifth time amid growing community pushback * Brooklyn Paper

The vote on the Brooklyn Marine Terminal redevelopment plan has been postponed for a fifth time due to community concerns.
Canada news
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

New Maui legislation passes, aims to boost housing supply after destructive Lahaina wildfire

Maui lawmakers are moving to significantly reduce vacation rentals to address a housing crisis.
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

Bill Linnane: I want to turn my 22-year-old daughter's bedroom into a home office - but she still thinks it's her room

The housing crisis in Ireland affects families wanting to convert children's bedrooms into home offices.
fromtherealdeal.com
4 weeks ago

Bass touts fast recovery but where are the receipts?

The longer the charred landscape from over 6,800 destroyed structures sits, the more glaring the lack of transparency is in a city dogged by a housing shortage.
Los Angeles
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

Toronto city staff have the authority to choose where shelters get built, but some councillors want to change | CBC News

Nearly 6,000 residents signed a petition against the Wilson Avenue site, citing safety concerns in the community, Pasternak told council.
Toronto
#real-estate
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago
NYC real estate

Report finds Midtown's vacant office spaces could yield more than 78,000 apartments | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago
NYC real estate

Report finds Midtown's vacant office spaces could yield more than 78,000 apartments | amNewYork

London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Revealed: The surprising London borough with the biggest rent rise in the past five years

Ealing experiences the highest rise in private rents in London, with a 52.5% increase over five years.
Low to average income residents are being priced out of the rental market in Ealing.
#san-francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
San Francisco

Are San Franciscans happy with how Mayor Lurie is doing 6 months in? Here's what a new poll found

Mayor Lurie has a 75% approval rating among San Francisco residents after six months in office.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago
US news

San Francisco tries new tack to battle homelessness: RV parking limits

San Francisco restricts RV parking to two hours without a permit to address increasing vehicle homelessness.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Toronto has 6 months to meet terms of housing agreement with Ottawa, minister says | CBC News

Federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson expressed disappointment over Toronto city council's vote against allowing sixplexes citywide, a key condition for federal housing funding.
Canada news
#asylum-seekers
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

The Take: How the gentrification crisis is hitting Mexico City

Mexico City faces rising housing prices and displacement due to an influx of foreign renters, particularly digital nomads.
Social justice
from48 hills
1 month ago

Giant steps (and little ones, too) towards reclaiming 'Black Spaces' - 48 hills

A mock-up installation of the Moms 4 Housing protest at the Oakland Museum symbolizes the struggle against housing inequality and the reclamation of lost spaces.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

To the moon! Opendoor is Reddit's new memestock

Opendoor's stock price has sharply increased despite significant challenges in the housing market and internal restructuring.
NYC real estate
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

NYC could add 17,000 homes through office conversions

Adaptive reuse of office spaces could significantly address NYC's housing shortage by converting vacant properties into residential units.
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Looking into a basement apartment? NYC proposes new safety rules.

Tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of New Yorkers live in basement and cellar apartments, according to research by universities and nonprofits.
NYC real estate
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

The Sunday Independent's View: Ministers cannot afford to squander Apple billions

Housing remains far and away the biggest concern in every opinion poll. The Government is under pressure to allocate funds to alleviate the housing crisis, alongside health.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Abandoned houses for the homeless: Mexico's plan to make Alejandra a homeowner

Alejandra Galvez transformed an abandoned house in Huehuetoca into a home through community support and determination, emphasizing resilience against adversity.
fromwww.thelocal.es
1 month ago

Tourist magnet Barcelona to cut cruise ship capacity

Barcelona's port authority plans to reduce cruise ship terminals from seven to five by 2030, decreasing capacity from 37,000 to 31,000 passengers.
Barcelona
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

The Irish Independent's View: TDs take a break but big challenges await when they return to Dail

Jennifer Whitmore accused the government of being 'epic wasters', stating public spending has increased by 50% alongside a deteriorating housing crisis and record homelessness.
Miscellaneous
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Most Miamians live paycheck to paycheck. This researcher has some ideas to help

Many Miamians live paycheck to paycheck, struggling to achieve economic mobility amidst rising living costs and stagnant wages.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Plea for more cash to support thousands of families in temporary accommodation in east London borough

More government funding is essential for addressing the temporary housing crisis in Newham.
#silicon-valley
Social justice
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Los Campesinos! Rejected $60,000 Airbnb Deal Out of Solidarity with Palestine

Los Campesinos! rejected a $60,000 offer to license a song for an Airbnb ad over ethical concerns regarding the company's business practices.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Greater Miami catches up with NYC in one more way: high income inequality

Miami is experiencing severe income inequality, comparable to New York City, as the rich grow richer while many struggle to afford living expenses.
Real estate
fromIndependent
1 month ago

David W Higgins: If we solve the housing crisis for single people, we might just solve it for everyone

The Central Bank's lending rules could help equalize housing access for singles and couples.
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