FED:Labor happy with softer housing market since budget Tax changes in the federal budget are already helping to level the playing field, according to the housing minister. AAP · May 25
The hidden housing scandal behind Scotland’s world-class strawberries and raspberries There is a hidden housing scandal behind Scotland’s world class strawberries and raspberries The National (Scotland) · May 22
John Swinney takes responsibilities for independence as Stephen Flynn enters Cabinet JOHN Swinney has taken control of the constitution brief after appointing his new Cabinet, with former SNP Westminster Stephen Flynn being given a… The National (Scotland) · May 20
How Britain’s housing crisis contributes to its declining healthy life expectancy People in the UK are now spending fewer years in good health than they did a decade ago, according to a new analysis by the Health Foundation. The UK now sits near the bottom of a 21-country comparison, ahead only of the US. The Conversation · May 1
PM rubbishes budget tax speculation as home prices slow Sydney's home price premium over Brisbane and Perth continues to narrow as values retreat in Australia's two largest cities. AAP · Apr 30
Housing Secretary rules out rent controls as Iran cost of living crisis looms Steve Reed insisted ministers were ‘not looking at rent controls’ for private landlords after reports the Chancellor was considering banning increases for 12 months Evening Standard · Apr 29
Housing secretary rules out rent freeze amid Iran war – despite chancellor’s hints at helping tenants Steve Reed says he is ‘crystal clear’ the government is ‘not doing’ a rent freeze The Independent UK · Apr 29
London home sales hit by Donald Trump's Iran war as 'prices soften and purchases delayed' Average time to sell a home in the capital has risen by almost a week, according to property website Zoopla Evening Standard · Apr 29
PMQs latest: Starmer refuses to say if Rachel Reeves will keep job as chancellor in rumoured reshuffle Sir Keir Starmer took questions from MPs the day after avoiding an inquiry into claims he misled Parliament over the Peter Mandelson vetting saga. The Independent UK · Apr 29
More than a quarter of Scots trust no parties to fix housing crisis – poll Two-thirds of those quizzed said they agreed Scotland was facing a housing emergency. Evening Standard · Apr 22
Spain launches €7bn public housing plan to tackle soaring rents and housing crisis Spain's government on Tuesday approved a sweeping plan to alleviate the country's housing problem, one of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's main political vulnerabilities ahead of next year's elections. Euronews · Apr 22
Spain approves €7bn plan to tackle soaring rents and housing crisis Spain's government has approved a major plan to tackle the country's housing crisis The Independent UK · Apr 21
Swinney denies ‘running scared’ of defending record as he skips TV debate The First Minister said he will be replaced on Question Time this week by Housing Secretary Mairi McAllan. Evening Standard · Apr 21
Housing war erupts: Greens accuse Labour of ‘cosy’ developer ties as London local elections battle heats up Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticises Labour for prioritising property developers as Housing Secretary Steve Reed hits back Evening Standard · Apr 9
The Independent UK · Apr 2 Reform urged to sack housing spokesman over ‘deeply offensive’ Grenfell comments IN FULL
Evening Standard · Apr 1 Anger at Reform housing spokesman over ‘everyone has to die’ Grenfell comment Simon Dudley said the pendulum had ‘swung too far the wrong way’ on building regulations.
AAP · Mar 24 Australia falling well behind national housing target Australia is predicted to meet the national housing accord target of 1.2 million new homes by June 2030, one year later than scheduled.
AAP · Mar 24 Confidence tanks as fuel spike flows to building costs Housing Minister Clare O'Neil has brought together leaders from the construction industry as they grapple with skyrocketing materials costs.
Evening Standard · Mar 22 Warnings about Iran’s missile range exaggerated and UK is safe, says minister Steve Reed would not be drawn on whether the Government backs President Donald Trump’s 48-hour deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.
The Independent UK · Mar 22 Minister insists UK is safe from Iranian missiles as Israel accused of exaggerating threat It comes as tensions in the region escalated again, with Iran threatening to destroy energy targets across the Middle East after Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours
Evening Standard · Mar 11 Keir Starmer tells housing minister to investigate 'mass evictions' by billionaire Labour donor's company The Prime Minister vowed to look into allegations that Criterion Capital, a firm founded by Asif Aziz, was evicting tenants before new renters’ rights rules become law
GOBankingRates · Mar 9 Here’s the Cost of Living in Every State in 2026 Half of America’s states have annual total expenditures of approximately $75,000 or less, the other half stretch from $76,000 to well over $100,000.
AAP · Mar 3 Minister won't rule out tax change as Greens up demands Falling building approvals have put the government further behind its housing supply targets, as Labor weighs up tax changes to ease affordability.
AAP · Mar 1 Major cities flounder in 'two-speed' housing market Home prices are flat-lining in Australia's biggest cities and surging elsewhere as new national data tells a tale of two housing markets.
Evening Standard · Feb 8 I’d consider being deputy first minister if asked, says McAllan With Kate Forbes leaving Holyrood in May, her role will require a new filling if the SNP returns to power.