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The UK's housing crisis is being further exacerbated by delays in wastewater infrastructure, according to a new report by the Home Builders Federation. The report, A Drain on the Nation, highlights that almost 30,000 new homes, including 7,000 Affordable Homes, are currently blocked due to concerns
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K3 Holdings, a Los Angeles-based investment and management firm focused on affordable housing, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to engage technology partners that can improve operations, sustainability, and resident experience across its portfolio of thousands of multifamily units. The RFP seeks companies that can provide innovative solutions in
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Nigeria's housing crisis continues to persist, despite policy interventions, due to a fragmented, opaque, and exclusionary mortgage system. As of early 2025, the nation grapples with an estimated 28 million-unit housing deficit and a grossly inadequate N88 billion allocation to the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development
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National Equity Fund (NEF) has made a game-changing investment, partnering with Guardian Real Estate Services to preserve 2,740 units of affordable housing in Albuquerque and Portland. This $444 million transaction is the largest of its kind in the industry's history, marking a significant milestone in NEF'
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China's focus on expanding housing supply for low- and lower-middle-income groups is reshaping the urban investment priorities of local and regional governments (LRGs) and local-government financing vehicles (LGFVs). This focus aims to support social mobility and urbanization, with LRGs and LGFVs leading the implementation. LRGs plan and allocate
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Millions of English homes are plagued by undetected structural issues, leading to costly repairs and health hazards. However, a new approach is changing the game in property health technology. Claim.co.uk, a UK-based company, has pioneered the use of artificial intelligence to provide early detection of structural problems, offering
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Millennials are emerging as the driving force behind South Africa's resurgent housing market, fuelling record-high purchases and renewed buyer confidence. According to BetterBond's data, home-loan applications have climbed to their strongest levels since 2022, with demand surging particularly in the affordable and mid-market segments. This upward
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A recent case from Florida highlights the importance of complying with state licensing laws for contractors. In CAM Bradford Homes, LLC v. Arrants, the Florida First District Court of Appeal upheld a trial court's ruling that an unlicensed contractor could not enforce its contract with homeowners. This decision
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Developers C. G. Fry and Sons and the Duchy of Cornwall Estate have won unanimous approval from Somerset Council's planning committee for a large-scale housing development that will bring over 600 new homes to Shepton Mallet. Despite concerns about parking provision, community center, and flood prevention, the committee
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The preference of Gen Z Malaysians for condominiums and apartments is a significant shift from previous generations, with 84% of Gen Z buyers opting for units compared to just 16% who choose landed homes, according to a study by property group Juwai IQI. This generational divide could reshape Malaysia'
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New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced a policy reversal to allow some wealthy overseas business investors to purchase a single high-value residential property in the country. The move targets holders of a residency "golden visa" reintroduced by Luxon's government in April, who will
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The Albanese Labor Government's social and affordable housing program is achieving significant results, with over 5,000 homes completed since the government's election and more than 25,000 in construction and planning. The program's success is attributed to the $43 billion housing agenda, with
