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Construction company CG Fry and Sons is seeking planning permission to build 620 new homes on a former showground in Shepton Mallet. The development, which includes a new primary school, care home, local centre, and parkland, is expected to bring significant benefits to the town, including new homes, affordable housing,
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As the war in Ukraine continues to drag on, many Ukrainians are finding solace in making Finland their new home. In recent years, Ukrainians have become a dominant force in Finland's housing market, with data showing they ranked third in overall property purchases last year and sixth in
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Millennials are increasingly facing a tough decision between buying a house and getting married, with the housing crisis making it difficult for young couples to achieve the security of homeownership. This is leading to a delay in starting families, with the average age of mothers approaching 31 and fathers slightly
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Shandong Province has become the sixth province in China to issue over 1 trillion yuan in provident fund loans, reaching 1,014.32 billion yuan by the end of July. The housing provident fund system is crucial for millions of households and the stability of urban development, providing a secure
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The U.S. housing market continues to experience positive growth, with house prices rising 2.9% between the second quarter of 2024 and the second quarter of 2025, according to the FHFA House Price Index. Despite some regional variations, the majority of states saw an increase in house prices, with
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Zularich Properties, a real estate firm, has completed and handed over its new residential development, Zularich Residences, in Lagos. The move aims to address the 3.4 million housing deficit in the state and ease the rental burden on residents. The firm has also commenced the allocation of land for
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Residents in Fleckney, UK, are voicing concerns over a proposed development plan by Manor Oak Homes that includes 30 new homes and a green corridor on land at The Springs. The plan has been submitted to Harborough District Council (HDC) and is set to be decided at a later date.
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Loretto Housing Association, part of Wheatley Group, is constructing 29 new, energy-efficient homes for social rent at Forfar Avenue in Cardonald. The development includes a mix of one and two-bedroom flats, as well as wheelchair-accessible properties, and a common room for residents to socialize. The new homes cater to the
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Gaotai County, in the Gansu Province of China, has been actively implementing national, provincial, and municipal policies to promote the continued improvement of the real estate market. The county has made significant efforts in three key areas: market supervision, policy implementation, and project construction. By strictly enforcing regulations, fully implementing
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The housing model planned for the Suburban Rail Loop in Melbourne has fallen short of its promise, delivering zero affordable homes in central Melbourne over nearly a decade, despite 31,000 new homes being approved during that time. This has prompted the Community Housing Industry Association to call for the
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Over 60 women have moved into brand-new social homes in West Footscray, a purpose-built community designed for women over 55. The Summerhill Village development includes 49 one-bedroom and 10 two-bedroom homes, built to enable older Victorians to live independently and stay connected to their communities. The Labor Government's
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The Australian government's decision to remove limits on the First Homebuyer Guarantee scheme is expected to spark a rise in house prices, with some experts predicting an increase of up to 15% over the next six years. The scheme, which allows first homebuyers to purchase a property with
