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Rise in bailout requests ‘likely’ as councils warn of bankruptcy threat

The number of councils applying for Government financial support is expected to rise significantly without an improved funding settlement.

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024

Dutton sets up housing showdown with big build pledge

With housing affordability expected to dominate the federal election campaign, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has unveiled a $5 billion plan to boost supply.

AAP · Oct 19, 2024

PM focused on affordable housing despite home furore

Anthony Albanese says he's committed to increasing affordable housing, despite copping flak for buying a $4.3 million beach house with sweeping ocean views.

AAP · Oct 15, 2024

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Pressure mounts on man tipped to lead Sunshine State

His party is well ahead in the polls but Queensland's likely-next premier is facing growing calls to clarify his stance on divisive social issues.

AAP · Oct 10, 2024

Green light for hundreds of new homes in Tooting as City Hall overrules Wandsworth Council

An NHS doctor told City Hall it would be a ‘lost opportunity’ for the ‘derelict’ site to ‘go unused’ in the midst of London’s housing crisis

Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2024

Fresh pitch to break deadlock on home buyer help scheme

Deadlocked legislation to help first-home buyers with low deposits has returned to federal parliament as government urges opponents to put differences aside.

AAP · Oct 7, 2024

Foreign tensions, domestic impasses await at parliament

As the government looks to resolve a deadlock on housing and push wage increases through parliament, conflict in the Middle East is set to overshadow debate.

AAP · Oct 7, 2024

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Construction approved on public housing block left vacant for nearly a decade

The approval follows a Labor promise for more public housing.

The Canberra Times · Oct 7, 2024

‘It’s decimated’: Rayner faces a battle to boost Britain’s social housing

Labour wants action. But rent caps, rising interest rates and restrictions on councils have hit the affordable homes sector hard

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2024

ACT Labor promises 1000 extra public housing properties by 2030

It's part of a broader commitment for 5000 affordable properties.

The Canberra Times · Oct 3, 2024

Scottish Government announces £22m in funding to deliver more affordable housing

A £22 MILLION investment has been announced by the Scottish Government to help deliver more affordable housing ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2024

London house-building must 'markedly increase', Angela Rayner warns Sadiq Khan

The Deputy PM told the capital’s mayor she expects London to ‘take steps to boost its output’ of new homes

Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2024

John Swinney fires back as Labour demand sacking of Housing Minister

JOHN Swinney fired back at Anas Sarwar during FMQs after the Scottish Labour demanded the sacking of Scotland's Housing Minister.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2024

Car parks, empty lots for homes as tardy audit defended

Sites left vacant for decades will be converted into well-located homes as the latest batch of surplus NSW-owned sites is released to fix the housing crisis.

AAP · Sep 23, 2024

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Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2024

Rayner to announce new measures to protect renters from mould and fire hazards at Labour Party conference

Angela Rayner will announce a series of measures to protect renters from fire safety defects, damp and mould, and drive up housing standards in her speech at Labour Party conference.

The Canberra Times · Sep 18, 2024

Unused Yarralumla townhouses to be demolished for public housing

The build would add 30 homes to the ACT's government housing list.

The Canberra Times · Sep 8, 2024

Public housing increase not the aim of growth and renewal program, govt says

ACT government acknowledges deficits in program.

Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2024

'Jail the Grenfell culprits': Families call for manslaughter charges over tower blaze

Any court cases are only expected to start in 2027, a decade after fire ripped through Grenfell Tower in the deadliest housing scandal in Britain’s history

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The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2024

Angela Rayner insists she does not want to scrap Thatcher’s Right to Buy policy but promises reform

The deputy prime minister called for reform of the policy, which allows most council tenants to buy their council home at a discount, to ensure the stock of social housing is not depleted

International Business Times UK · Sep 4, 2024

Angela Rayner Sparks Outrage: Single-Person Discount For Council Tax At Risk Of Being Axed

The single-person discount automatically reduces bills by 25 per cent for taxpayers who live alone, regardless of their financial circumstances.

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2024

Angela Rayner could end Right to Buy under which she bought her house

The deputy prime minister and housing secretary attended an urgent meeting with local authorities in August to discuss housing reforms

Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2024

'Find a place you can afford' outside London, council tells homeless households facing sky-high rents

Brent council is placing homeless families in High Wycombe, Milton, Keynes, Luton, Birmingham and even further afield amid ‘tsunami of demand’ for housing

International Business Times · Aug 26, 2024

Canada Offers Deals On 56 Government-Owned Properties To Create Affordable Housing

Former military bases, postal facilities and federal office buildings are among the sites listed in the new Canada Public Land Bank database.

AAP · Aug 20, 2024

Social homes only solution to housing crisis: report

Testimonies from almost 1500 Australians say the lack of affordable housing is driving them into poverty and forcing them to stay with abusive partners.

Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2024

Tories demand Labour Government put Sadiq Khan in 'special measures' over affordable housing

Slow progress on the mayor’s affordable homes programme has been blamed by his team on “the disastrous inheritance from the last Government”

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