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The Lighthouse Charity, which provides emotional, physical, and financial support for those in the construction industry, received a £500 donation from Platform Home Ownership to mark World Wellbeing Week (June 24-30). This donation is part of Platform's pledge to give back to its communities, beyond providing high-quality affordable
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Recently, a provincial on-site exchange activity on civilized rural style construction was held in Changtai District, Zhangzhou City, with a focus on enhancing villagers' scientific understanding of rural house construction. The event featured stalls at the rural style civilized market, where staff from the Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau
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A former school turned into 72 homes and an 86-bed care home, Adel Square is a significant development in Advent Developments' two-decade history. The Leeds-based property developer has sensitively converted several listed buildings, including the former school quadrangle, chapel, and the first covered swimming pool in Leeds, into 29
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The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) has reported an 11% increase in property sales in the second quarter of 2025, with 28,969 properties sold, marking a strong sales rebound. Despite economic volatility and a slow-down in neighboring provinces, Quebec's real estate market remains resilient,
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A planning application to build nine flats above a car garage in Derby's Normanton area has been turned down after an appeal, citing noise and privacy concerns. The proposed development would have maintained the existing garage facility on the ground floor but created nine flats on the upper
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The Tibet Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China's Housing and Urban-Rural Development Department announced that the region's housing and construction sector completed fixed asset investment of 8.515 billion yuan from January to June 2025, a year-on-year increase of 9.45%, and
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The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has announced the issuance of $11.575 million in bonds through the Local Government Infrastructure Financing (LGIF) Program to support various community development projects across the state. The bonds were issued to the City of Cumberland, the Town of Middletown, and
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A hesitant group of homebuyers has kept Niagara's spring housing market quiet, with activity flattening due to economic concerns. Despite low interest rates and prices, prospective buyers are choosing to wait, causing the market to stagnate. According to Royal LePage, the region's unit sales and price
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Surrey is taking proactive measures to mitigate the significant challenges in the construction of new housing. The city is keeping development cost charges (DCCs) stable, following the provincial government's amendments to DCC regulations, which will allow developers to pay these charges on an instalment basis. This move has
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The Castle Green Homes development at Bridgewater View in Daresbury has earned high praise from residents who appreciate the ideal balance of scenic surroundings, modern living, and convenience. The development's proximity to scenic walks and commuter links has been a major draw for homebuyers, with many citing the
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This week, two extraordinary homes have caught the attention of potential buyers in the affluent communities of Fairfield and Armonk. A stunning four-bedroom ranch and an expanded and renovated house are being showcased, boasting impressive features and nestled in beautiful surroundings. Key Takeaways: * The four-bedroom ranch in Fairfield, priced at
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Liaoyuan Municipal Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau in Jilin Province has proactively prepared for the flood season by focusing on key links of urban drainage and flood prevention. Based on engineering construction and comprehensive hidden danger inspections, the bureau has woven a safety protection network to ensure urban operations and
