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Bloor Homes has applied for planning permission to build a 950-home housing estate in Warmley, South Gloucestershire, on fields that are currently protected from development as part of the Green Belt. The expansion of the Warmley Forest Park will include new walking routes, woodlands, wetlands, and wildflower meadows, making the
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Average house prices in the UK saw a month-on-month increase of 0.6 per cent in July, according to Nationwide, Britain's biggest building society, after a 0.9 per cent dip in June. The average cost of a home in July stood at £272,664. This marks a
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is offering approximately 1,600 home equity conversion mortgages (HECM, or reverse mortgage loans) secured by vacant properties with a loan balance of approximately $444 million. This is the fifteenth sale of its type and will be held on August
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Researchers conducted a study to explore social workers' responses to the COVID-19 community health crisis in Hong Kong's public rental housing estates. The study involved 17 social worker teams in 14 estates, with individual monthly Zoom meetings used as the primary research method. The study found that
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The Xicheng District Housing and Urban-Rural Development Committee and its affiliated institutions are seeking bids for the revision and compilation of their internal control manual. The project aims to improve the committee's internal control system and enhance management effectiveness. The bidding process will be conducted through a competitive
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The Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) has announced plans to launch a shariah-compliant version of its flagship housing initiative, the MOFI Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF). This move aims to address Nigeria's chronic housing shortage, estimated at 20 million units, by offering long-tenor mortgages at reduced rates. The
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UK home sales jumped by 13% month-on-month in June, with an estimated 93,530 transactions taking place, according to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) figures. This marks a 1% increase from June 2024. Experts attribute the surge to the recovery from the temporary stamp duty thresholds ending, which had caused
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London's Mayor, Sir Sadiq Khan, is facing increasing pressure to revise his affordable housing targets in the face of a sharp decline in new home registrations in the city. According to the National House Building Council (NHBC), just 904 new homes were registered in London in the second
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Chesterfield, a historic town in the East Midlands, is undergoing a significant transformation, aiming to become one of the region's most exciting growth areas. The regeneration program includes revitalizing the heart of Chesterfield and its historic marketplace, the Markham Vale enterprise zone, the Chesterfield Waterside project, and the
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The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) is proud to welcome four new staff members who bring a wealth of experience in housing and finance. Ryan Botson, Celestine Gunn, Benjamin Peyton, and Derrick Wilson have joined the agency's Office of Multifamily Housing Programs, Office of Residential Lending, and Compliance
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The Yuzhong District Government of Chongqing Municipality has announced the public qualification approval status of Chongqing Longhu Chengheng Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. through their official portal. This move aims to standardize the qualification approval process, ensuring fairness and transparency. The public announcement period began on July 30, 2025, and
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New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the completion of Shepherd-Glenmore, a new $61 million affordable and supportive housing development in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. The development features 123 affordable apartments, including 74 with supportive services, and is located adjacent to the Shepherd Avenue C train station. This project is
