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Owners of empty second homes in affluent London borough face massive council tax hike

Richmond Council will charge a 100% premium on empty and second homes starting April to alleviate housing shortages.
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Number of rough sleepers in Islington doubles in a year

Rough sleeping in Islington has doubled since last year, reaching 162 people, and reflects a broader homelessness crisis in London.

In big shift to shelter system, Healey will seek six-month limit on stays and phase out hotels

Massachusetts introduces a two-track shelter system to manage costs and provide families with flexible shelter options addressing the housing crisis.

Number of rough sleepers in Islington doubles in a year

Rough sleeping in Islington has doubled since last year, reaching 162 people, and reflects a broader homelessness crisis in London.

In big shift to shelter system, Healey will seek six-month limit on stays and phase out hotels

Massachusetts introduces a two-track shelter system to manage costs and provide families with flexible shelter options addressing the housing crisis.
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Leaseholders to be refunded 130K after being wrongly charged

Haringey Council needs to overhaul its leaseholder billing processes after admitting to improperly charging leaseholders, resulting in refunds totaling over £132,000.

Council approves initiative that aims to protect renters from hidden fees - Austin Monitor

Austin City Council passed a resolution to mandate fee disclosure for landlords, aiming to protect renters from unexpected charges.

Family of woman who lay dead for three years had raised alarm, inquest hears

Laura Winham's case underscores serious oversights in protecting vulnerable individuals by social services and authorities over an extended period.

Long Beach to help homeowners build granny flats

Long Beach's Backyard Builders Program assists homeowners in creating affordable accessory dwelling units to boost housing production.

From the archive A merry-go-round of buck-passing': inside the four-year Grenfell inquiry podcast

The Grenfell Tower inquiry uncovers systemic failures in housing policies that contributed to the tragedy five years prior.

How progressive are Silicon Valley congressional candidates? - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County's hot congressional race focuses on capturing young progressive voters between two Democratic establishment candidates.

Tanaiste accuses Pearse Doherty of being a 'Jekyll and Hyde' character as Ceann Comhairle threatens to suspend Dail

Political leaders debate over promised housing policies and their execution, with accusations of broken promises and rising house prices.

After city lost case on development rules, it's been ordered to pay attorneys' fees - Austin Monitor

Travis County District Judge rules city of Austin must pay $175,000 in attorney fees for failing to notify property owners of development rule changes.

Palo Alto's Lydia Kou Channels Anti-Sacramento Anger in Challenge to Assemblymember Marc Berman | KQED

Local input is crucial for residents in choosing where to live.
The race between Lydia Kou and Marc Berman has become a referendum on state housing reforms.

Gov Hochul unveils 2024 agenda in State of the State address - but largely fails to address ballooning migrant crisis

Governor Kathy Hochul did not mention the billion-dollar migrant crisis in her State of the State address.
Hochul focused on other priorities such as retail theft, housing, and education policies.

Fourteen measures from the King's Speech analysed by BBC experts

Housing policies and digital ID card scheme are key features of potential new laws.
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