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Red tape strangling efforts to tackle housing crisis

Removing layers of rules and having the political will to stand up to NIMBYs are among a raft of measures put forward to fix Australia's housing crisis.

AAP · Jul 27

Calls for rent freeze hit key milestone as campaign set to ramp up

CALLS for an immediate rent freeze in Scotland have hit a key milestone after more than 1000 people backed a campaign urging the Scottish Government…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 27

Families in London temporary housing told they cannot use in-built air conditioning

Exclusive: Two children taken to hospital during heatwaves after residents told units in glass-fronted block ‘not offered as amenity’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27

Housing Safety Net Failed Disabled Tenants, Four Men Used Fake Housing Help To Steal $2.2M In Medicaid Funds

Four Minnesota men have pleaded guilty to defrauding a Medicaid-funded housing programme, stealing $2.2 million by billing for services never provided, intensifying scrutiny on the system's vulnerabilities.

International Business Times UK · Jul 26

How to Read an Annual Escrow Account Statement

That annual escrow account statement may look like a spreadsheet designed to make a homeowner’s eyes glaze over, but it holds one very important answer: why did the mortgage payment change? The statement breaks down the money collected for property taxes and insurance, shows what actually happened during the previous…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Jul 26

No, Miami isn't more expensive than New York. But it may be less 'affordable'

"Now they're having affordability issues, and I think that's really making people think twice about leaving New York," broker Michelle Griffith said.

Fortune · Jul 26

Residents brand plans to build 2,200 homes on south London green belt 'evil'

Supporters of the plans have welcomed the inclusion of 1,000 affordable homes

Evening Standard · Jul 26

Bonus issues & dividends: Wipro, UltraTech Cement among more than 110 stocks turning ex-date this week. Do you own?

Over 110 companies, including Wipro, UltraTech Cement and Britannia, will turn ex-date this week for dividends and bonus issues. Investors must hold shares before record dates to qualify. Key payouts include UltraTech’s Rs 240 and Britannia’s Rs 90.5, with multiple mid and largecap firms announcing corporate actions across the week.

The Economic Times · Jul 26

9 Home Features That Can Make Your House Harder to Sell

Selling a home isn’t just about finding the right buyer. It’s about making sure your property appeals to as many buyers as possible. Even in...

Saving Advice · Jul 25

Staff turnover is rampant under Trump 2.0 – with insidious results

A new report shows more Senate-confirmed staffers have left their jobs this time around than in his first term

The Guardian - US · Jul 25