Housing
Norway's Minister for Local Government and District Affairs, Kjersti Stenseng, has written a letter to municipalities, the construction industry, and state authorities, urging a joint effort to increase housing construction. The goal is to start construction of 130,000 new homes by 2030. Stenseng emphasizes the importance of
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Thirteen high-quality homes have been completed in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, marking a proud achievement for STAR Housing and its partners. The development, located just a short walk from Shrewsbury town centre, showcases a strong collaboration between Shropshire Towns and Rural Housing (STAR Housing), Shropshire Council, and Telford-based contractor McPhillips Ltd. Key
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The Leicester City Council has announced that Tilia Homes, a part of the untypical group, has been selected as the preferred developer to build the next wave of homes on the Ashton Green development. The ambitious housing-led project on the edge of Leicester aims to create a community of up
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Prime Minister Mark Carney has introduced Build Canada Homes, a new federal agency aimed at boosting home construction through a $13-billion housing plan. The initiative, launched on September 14, seeks to support the creation of 500,000 homes per year for middle-class Canadians. By leveraging public lands, partnering with the
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Utah's housing crisis has reached a critical point, with the median home price exceeding $1.6 million in Summit County/Park City area, pricing out essential workers such as teachers, first responders, and local small business employees from the communities they serve. In a bold move to address
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Gharbia Islamic Housing Development, a key player in Egypt's real estate sector, has witnessed a substantial increase in its stock price, according to data from the Egyptian Exchange (EGX). The stock, traded under the main market category, has shown notable fluctuations throughout the year, with its closing price
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Vihti Municipality, Finland, has pushed back against the recently published Index House survey, which allegedly highlighted the municipality's housing costs. The Finnish Real Estate Association's study, based on data collected by KTI Kiinteistotieto Oy, claimed that Vihti's housing costs were higher than expected. However,
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The federal government's Build Canada Homes initiative has been welcomed by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) as a clear commitment to working in partnership with municipalities, provinces, and territories to address the housing and affordability crisis. This announcement marks a strong signal of leadership on the issue,
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The residential development industry has been dealt a significant reprieve after the federal government's new entity, Build Canada Homes (BCH), revealed that it will not engage in the business of building homes itself. The announcement, made by Prime Minister, comes as a relief to industry players, who had
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The Beibei District of Chongqing Municipality has made public the renewal approval of the second-level qualification of real estate development enterprises, specifically Chongqing Tieyu Zhaohua Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. This move aims to standardize qualification approval work, ensure fairness, and increase transparency in the approval process. The public notice
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McDermott Homes is preparing to develop a plot of land in Hutton, which has been allocated for housing in the Central Lancashire Local Plan 2023-2041. The plans include a range of one to five-bedroom homes, maisonettes, and bungalows designed to meet accessible and adaptable building standards. The development will feature
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Phuentsholing, Bhutan's busiest urban center, is facing an acute shortage of affordable housing, with the National Housing Development Corporation Limited (NHDCL) launching a housing project to address this need. Supported by a USD 30 million funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the project aims to provide modern
