Housing
While new homes remain largely unaffordable, the latest data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index (CHI) shows that builder efforts to improve housing affordability paid dividends in the second quarter of 2025. The CHI results reveal that a family earning the nation&
Housing
The Isle of Man Government has taken a significant step towards creating more affordable housing in the island by establishing a housing agency within the Department of Infrastructure. The agency will oversee the construction of affordable homes, improve access to housing, and manage government-owned social housing. The agency will be
Housing
Residents of Cannington near Bridgwater can breathe a sigh of relief as their newly-approved Neighbourhood Plan ensures no additional housing will be required until 2032. The plan, adopted by Somerset Council's planning and transport policy sub-committee on August 13, was approved by 91.8% of Cannington residents in
City councils
Bristol City Council is set to make a decision on a proposed development in Bedminster, which has been altered to include fewer affordable homes due to rising construction costs and planning delays. The developers, Donard Homes, initially planned for 221 flats, but after receiving planning permission, they now offer a
City councils
Despite a prolonged battle by the developers, a High Court judge has upheld the demolition order for six homes in Oxford's Quarry High Street, Headington. The decision comes after a 16-year delay from when planning permission was first granted in 2006. The homes, known as Quarry Mews, were
City councils
A Labour-run housing initiative, Lion Homes, has failed, leaving behind a trail of governance failure, wasted public money, and unaccountability. Despite warnings over a year ago, the council's council-owned limited company, set up to deliver high-quality homes, will be unable to pay back the £6 million it had
Housing
The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is set to table proposed amendments to the Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966 to address problematic commercial projects and enhance preventive measures. Minister Nga Kor Ming emphasized the need for comprehensive blacklisting of board members of parent developer companies and beneficiary
Housing
A $48.9 million mixed-finance redevelopment project aimed at replacing outdated housing units for the elderly and people with disabilities with modern, energy-efficient homes has kicked off at the Enfield Manor & Extension housing complex. The Tobacco Valley Development Corporation (TVDC), a non-profit affordable housing developer, has closed on the
Housing
Baltic Wharf Caravan and Motorhome Club site has shut its gates permanently after welcoming its final visitors on August 11. The site, situated on Bristol's harbourside, boasted a prime waterfront position beside the Floating Harbour but will now be replaced by 166 apartments as part of a development
Housing
Barratt David Wilson Homes Southampton Division has renewed its partnership with the RSPB for another five years, building on 11 years of collaboration to support wildlife and nature-friendly development across the UK. The renewed partnership will see parent company Barratt Redrow invest more than £1m in the next phase of
Housing
St. Paul's biggest challenge is housing affordability, with issues including homelessness, rent control, and the city's stance on developer permissiveness. A special election in Ward 4 reveals the candidates' stances on these issues, particularly student-oriented housing and its impact on neighborhoods. Candidate Molly Coleman opposes
Housing
The Green Party of Canada is opposing the proposed lifting of the foreign buyer ban, warning that it would only exacerbate the housing crisis and entrench speculation-driven development. In a pre-budget submission, major developers requested that the federal government re-open the market to international buyers to "unlock billions"
