Housing
A zoning change has been approved by the Kelowna city council, allowing for a six-storey apartment building to be constructed on Lakeshore Road. The change, from MF1 (Infill Housing) to MF3 (Apartment Housing), was recommended by city staff and will enable the developer to combine the two properties and build
Housing
A housing developer has submitted plans to Dumfries and Galloway Council for a large residential development in Moffat, Scotland. The proposed development, submitted by Hartfell Developments, would consist of 68 homes on a 6.8-hectare site east of Well Road. The plans include a mix of two, three, and four-bedroom
City councils
Bewick Homes Ltd, a Cambridgeshire-based developer, has rented out flats in a converted office building in Norwich despite not having planning permission for the new homes. The company, Bewick Homes, has been forced to apply for retrospective planning permission for the 24 apartments at Thorpe House, 79 Thorpe Road. If
City councils
Plans to transform the SS Great Britain car park in Bristol's Harbourside into over 150 apartments have been unveiled by Goram Homes, a housing developer owned by Bristol City Council. The proposed development aims to build 153 homes, including 92 for sale, 47 social rent, and 14 affordable
City councils
Reserve Properties, the developer behind a 19-storey downtown Burlington residential building, has made a significant change in plans. After being approved seven years ago as a condominium, the project is now headed towards a purpose-built rental building with approximately 50 affordable units. This change comes as a response to the
Housing
The Scottish Government's policies have made it increasingly harder for small and medium-sized (SME) home builders to deliver new homes in Scotland. A survey by Homes for Scotland (HFS) found that 88% of its SME members are concerned about workforce capacity, while 96% said slow planning decisions are
Housing
The developer of a La Mesa townhouse project, Cantera, is requesting to be released from its commitment to make some units affordable, despite having accepted financial incentives in exchange for that pledge. This decision could set a precedent for the city's affordable homes bonus program, which aims to
Housing
Laja Adeoye, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Fendini Group, a top real estate developer in Nigeria, emphasized that the country requires a robust and feasible housing policy to address the pressing need for affordable mass housing production. According to Adeoye, the existing policy is outdated, and a pragmatic
Housing
The housing crisis in Europe has reached critical levels, with cities like Dublin experiencing a severe shortage of affordable housing. This shortage has led to a range of negative consequences, including forced migration, homelessness, and a decline in social cohesion. According to the European Investment Bank, over the past 15
Housing
Developers Barratt and David Wilson Homes North East have submitted a major planning application for 65 new homes on land off Highfield Lane in Prudhoe, Northumberland. The proposed development, which includes two, three, four, and five-bedroom homes, will feature 15% affordable housing. The land is currently used for agricultural purposes,
Housing developers
K Raheja Corp, a prominent Mumbai-based real estate developer, is aggressively growing its residential property business with 30-40 projects underway in Mumbai and Pune across premium, luxury, and ultra-luxury segments. The company's focus is on expanding its residential portfolio, with Vinod Rohira, managing director and CEO, stating that
Housing
Hamilton's residential construction industry is bracing itself for a severe market downturn, with the West End Home Builders' Association warning that projects across the city and region are on pause due to extreme difficulty in launching and selling units. The association is urging the city to temporarily
