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Despite a modest increase in detached home sales in Abbotsford, the overall home sales in the community remained stagnant in July, thanks to a high number of active listings. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) data shows that the Abbotsford housing market is still reeling from a combination of
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The High Peak Borough Council's Development Committee voted to approve Barratt Homes' planning application for 99 properties on a 5.6-hectare site, including greenfield land at Hogshaw, during a meeting on Monday, August 11. The decision was met with concerns from residents and the Friends of Hogshaw
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The Ministry of Finance Incorporated has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing Nigeria's housing shortage through its cutting-edge MOFI Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF). At the 19th Africa International Housing Show, MOFI Managing Director Dr. Armstrong Takang outlined the fund's pivotal role in promoting investment-driven public sector
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Developers have submitted new plans for nine homes on Tremont Road, opposite the Heart of Wales business park, in a revised application to Powys County Council. The proposal, submitted by J.A. Construction, includes a mix of detached and semi-detached homes, with three bungalows, and new access and associated works.
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A packed council chamber in Shepton Mallet was the scene for a public inquiry on Tuesday, August 12, as rival plans for a "unique" green space in Somerset's Frome town were made by the developer, Somerset County Council, and pressure group People for Packsaddle. The inquiry,
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Xiamen Tuxu Construction Engineering Co., Ltd., a construction enterprise in Fujian Province, has had its construction labor service qualifications canceled due to its termination by the market supervision administrative department on January 6, 2025. The company's qualification certificates, valid until August 31, 2025, are now invalid. This move
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Ottawa is now asking for input from the development industry on how to design its new housing entity, Build Canada Homes (BCH), a key component of Prime Minister Mark Carney's election promise to boost home-building and get the federal government back in the business of constructing properties. The
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A local business, Instant Expandable Homes NQ, is struggling to tackle the housing shortage in North Queensland due to state government regulations and bureaucratic obstacles. Founded by Warren Ryles, the company manufactures affordable housing options using fabricated containers in China and fits them out in Townsville. Despite a strong demand
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Chongqing Beibei District recently published the review opinions for the 11th batch of 2025 qualification extensions for 17 construction enterprises, including Chongqing Haojing Landscape Engineering Co., Ltd. The publication deadline for reviewing the opinions is August 21, 2025. The review opinions are based on the applications submitted by the enterprises
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Malaysia's construction sector maintained its robust growth in the second quarter of 2025, driven by strong performances in special trade activities, non-residential buildings, and residential buildings. The value of work done during this period reached RM43.9 billion, a 12.9% year-on-year increase, according to the Department of
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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
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The Austin housing market, which had seen an enormous bubble during the pandemic, is now undergoing a "gradual adjustment," according to Vaike O'Grady, research adviser at Unlock MLS. The median sales price for an Austin-area home in June was $449,900, roughly the same as a
