Property owner’s representative shows up with a stranger and tells the tenant that she is moving in: ‘I’m gonna contact the police right now’ She says her landlord never countersigned her lease We Got This Covered · Oct 5
10 Dividend Stocks That Could Put Money In Your Pocket All Year Dividend stocks can turn owning a piece of a company into something more tangible: cash arriving in your brokerage account throughout the year. That does not make them automatic money machines, though. Share prices move, dividends can change, and a juicy yield sometimes signals trouble rather than opportunity. The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 5
Pennsylvania couple accidentally bought an 1830s house for $460,000; 5 years and $300,000 later, it is 85% complete A Pennsylvania couple, Tyler and Lauren Bouldin, bought an abandoned stone house at an auction for $460,000. They faced numerous challenges during renovations, including structural issues and rising costs due to the pandemic. The couple decided to shift their approach to reuse materials and take on more work themselves. After… The Times of India · Oct 5
California real estate agent arrested at LA airport accused of spying for China Wanying “Heather” Zhang, who allegedly spied on the son of Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te, was detained by the FBI just as she was about to fly The Independent UK · Oct 5
Spanish PM calls snap election as housing protests sweep country SPANISH prime minister Pedro Sánchez has announced early elections after his government suffered a bruising legislative defeat last week on emergency measures related to the country’s housing crisis. The National (Scotland) · Oct 5
Pedro Sánchez prepones elctions after legislative defeat amid Spain's housing crisis Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for early elections after his government experienced a legislative defeat regarding housing measures. The elections are scheduled to take place on November 29, in response to public protests over housing affordability. Sánchez’s governmental coalition has struggled with several smaller parties impacting legislative progress.… The Economic Times · Oct 5
Spain PM calls early election after housing crisis defeat Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday called a snap election for 29 November, after parliament rejected housing relief measures proposed by his minority government. This comes after tens of thousands of protesters marched in Madrid and other cities on Saturday to demand affordable housing. Radio France Internationale · Oct 5
Ex-Labour MP enters Holborn and St Pancras by-election battle by backing Polanski Emma Dent Coad said that residents should be looking for somebody to stand up for them on housing policy Evening Standard · Oct 5
Spanish PM Sanchez calls snap election as pressure mounts over housing crisis Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday called an early election for November 29. Facing the electorate now could be risky, as Sanchez's Socialist Party is trailing in opinion polls. France 24 · Oct 5
‘I didn’t know what to do’: collapse of providers of high-end digs leaves students in shock Cost of living crisis and drop in international students hits market for purpose-built accommodation The Guardian - UK · Oct 5
One Nation to establish headquarters in multimillion-dollar Brisbane office bought by Gina Rinehart Barnaby Joyce defends move, saying party will lease space from mining billionaire’s company at commercial rates The Guardian - AU · Oct 5
'London needs devolved powers like Wales and Scotland to solve housing crisis', says new Green politician ‘I would like to start to see devolved powers to London on the level of Wales or Scotland’ Evening Standard · Oct 4
East London landlord failed to address fire safety concerns of tenants, fined £30,000 by city council A Hackney landlord has received a hefty £30,000 fine due to neglecting critical fire safety measures. The recent implementation of the Renters Rights Act by Hackney Council has added requirements aimed at protecting tenants, such as restricting evictions without sufficient cause and capping rent hikes to once annually. Mayor Zoë… The Economic Times · Oct 4
The Guardian view on trapped leaseholders: Labour must keep its promise to set them free Editorial: The government pledged to end an unfair system. Ministers must give homeowners power over costs, rather than another place to complain The Guardian - UK · Oct 4
The Times of India · Oct 4 300+ objections as Maidstone residents oppose former hotel conversion into 42 studios for 65 people More than 300 objections have been filed against plans to convert Maidstone’s former Grange Moor Hotel into 42 studio apartments for an estimated 65 people. Residents say they are concerned the development could increase pressure on parking, local infrastructure and the neighbourhood, with some describing themselves as “devastated” and saying…
The Guardian - AU · Oct 4 ‘You’re denying what you did to my son’: mother of robodebt victim told she is ineligible for compensation Commonwealth lawyers argue Jarrad Madgwick, whose death by suicide was highlighted at royal commission, ineligible as he only received provisional debt notice
The Economic Times · Oct 4 GST 2.0's next move: Council may scrap officers' arrest powers, raise prosecution bar to Rs 5 crore The GST Council is weighing changes to GST enforcement, including ending officials' arrest powers and shifting to court-ordered arrests. Criminal prosecution may be limited to cases involving more than Rs 5 crore, while routine disputes over GST interpretation could be handled through civil penalties and kept outside criminal courts.
The Economic Times · Oct 4 DLF sells entire 172 senior living homes in new project at Gurugram for Rs 1,985 cr DLF Ltd announced the complete sell-out of its senior living project 'The Aureva' located in Gurugram. The project consists of 172 luxury residences, achieving total sales of Rs 1,985 crore. The average price per apartment has been noted at Rs 11.5 crore. The company emphasizes the growing demand for premium…
The Economic Times · Oct 4 Siya Goyal, lover searched 'Mansi Govindpurkar' & 'woman kills family by mushroom' before Ketan Agarwal’s killing: What chargesheet says Pune Rural police have alleged in a chargesheet that realtor Ketan Agarwal’s fiancé Siya Goyal and her alleged lover Chetan Chaudhary researched deaths at Lohagad Fort and other methods before his killing. Agarwal, 26, died after allegedly being pushed from the fort in June. The 5,053-page chargesheet cites digital evidence,…
AAP · Oct 4 Auctions flop as home buyers digest rising rates Australia's auction clearance rates have dropped to nearly their lowest levels of the year as another interest rate rise eats into buyer budgets.
AAP · Oct 4 Housing update to show target slipping further away Two years into its five-year bid to build 1.2 million new homes, Australia is running more than 100,000 behind schedule.
Saving Advice · Oct 3 Would You Delay Retirement to Help Your Adult Child Buy a House? Your adult child has a steady job, decent credit, and enough income to handle a mortgage, but there’s one obstacle standing between them and homeownership:...
The Guardian - UK · Oct 3 ‘This can’t go on’: tens of thousands protest against housing crisis in Spain Demonstrators take to the streets of Madrid and other Spanish cities after new legislation fails to pass
Everybody Loves Your Money · Oct 3 Your Roof Needs $15,000 of Work — Repair It or Start Thinking About Moving? A $15,000 roofing estimate can make even a homeowner who loves their house wonder whether it is time to leave. Before calling a real estate agent, however, remember that moving carries costs of its own, and a damaged roof does not disappear financially just because you list the property.
The Economic Times · Oct 3 Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott gave $30 million to Silicon Valley housing group; here’s how her mega donation could help create affordable homes across the Bay Area MacKenzie Scott has made headlines by donating $30 million to Housing Trust Silicon Valley, a game-changing support for the nonprofit. This significant contribution aims to tackle the alarming affordable housing issue in the San Francisco Bay Area. Over the next ten years, Housing Trust will leverage this funding for various…