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The community of Redhill on the edge of Nottingham is facing the possibility of being engulfed by massive housing developments built on protected greenbelt land. Gedling Borough Council has released a "issues and options" document outlining potential development areas, including a large tract of land north and west
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A planning application has been submitted to Sunderland City Council's planning department for a housing development on land adjacent to Mulberry Way in the city's Houghton ward. The proposed development, submitted by Persimmon Homes (Durham), would see 58 dwellings built on the site, with 15% of
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Sunderland City Council has received a revised outline planning application for a 255-home housing development on agricultural land off North Road in Hetton ward. The application, submitted by Gladman Developments Limited, seeks permission to establish the principle of housing on the site, with "all matters reserved" until a
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A new development in Longhorsley is set to bring 55 new homes, with 16 of those properties being made as affordable homes, equating to 30% of the total. The development, known as St Helen's Gate, is a collaboration between Ascent Homes and Northumberland County Council. The project represents
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The UK Government has provided a £8 million development finance loan to Greencore Homes, a sustainable housebuilder, to support the delivery of 42 net-zero homes in Oxfordshire. This partnership is part of Homes England's commitment to aid the delivery of more eco-friendly, low-carbon homes and to support small
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Research by City & Guilds has revealed that a severe shortage of skilled workers is putting the UK's goal to build 1.5m new homes by 2029 at risk. The construction industry is struggling to recruit skilled workers, with 76% of construction firms experiencing difficulties in finding the
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As the UK government targets the construction of 1.5 million new homes by 2029, a growing shortage of skilled workers is casting a shadow over this ambitious goal. According to a recent research by City & Guilds, the construction industry is struggling to recruit the necessary skilled personnel, with
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Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho attended the International Forum on Urbanism (IFoU) in Lisbon, Portugal, to promote Hong Kong's resident-oriented 'Well-being design' concepts and strategies. During her visit, Ms. Ho met with Secretary of State for Housing Patrícia Goncalves Costa to exchange views on housing policies
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Australia is grappling with a housing crisis that disproportionately affects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Unlike the general population, Indigenous Australians face unique challenges related to housing design, tenancy agreements, and community ownership. A project in Western Australia, Ngalang Moort Wangkiny, highlights the importance of culturally safe housing, where
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The latest home value index by Cotality NZ (formerly CoreLogic) has shown Wellington as the only major metropolitan region experiencing significant declines in house prices over the past year (-5%) and the last three months (-1%). The city also saw no change in house prices over June. The Public Service
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The Fraser Valley real estate market continues to be shaped by economic uncertainty, with home sales remaining mostly unchanged despite an abundance of inventory and lower prices. According to the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, the number of sales on its Multiple Listing Service (MLS) increased by one percent in
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Residents and workers on the outskirts of Derby are torn over a proposed 30mph speed limit on Nottingham Road and Derby Road, with some calling it a "waste of time". The city council's proposal to reduce the speed limit from 40mph to 30mph has sparked debate
