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Developers Barratt & David Wilson Homes have submitted plans for a 104-home estate on a field in Chelford, which has raised concerns from local residents. The proposed development would see the homes built on 4.96 hectares of agricultural land, with access from Knutsford Road. The site is currently safeguarded
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Hyndburn Council's cabinet has given the green light to the £460m Huncoat Garden Village project, a massive housing scheme that aims to bring 1,816 new homes to the borough. The project involves the construction of a new £6.8m highway, a residential relief road, and the development
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The state of the nation's housing, as described in the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University's report, reveals a concerning trend: residential real estate is becoming increasingly unaffordable for the average American. The median home price hit a new all-time high in 2024, standing
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In a marked shift from the previous trend, the housing market in Alabama is showing signs of balance, with more listings coming on the market and inventory levels on the rise. In fact, more than half of Alabama's mortgage rates are under 4%, a significant drop from the
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The Public Services Ombudsman for Northern Ireland (NIPSO) has launched an investigation into the Northern Ireland Housing Executive's (NIHE) tenant services, citing concerns over the maintenance of properties and response to tenant concerns. The investigation, led by Margaret Kelly, will examine the NIHE's procedures for adapting
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Sunderland has seen a surge in property prices, with some areas boasting average house prices of over £700,000. According to data from HM Land Registry, only streets with a minimum of three houses sold have been included in the list of the most expensive streets in Sunderland. The data
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The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has ruled that real estate developers and estate managers cannot enter into exclusive agreements with internet service providers (ISPs). Market surveillance revealed that such deals deny consumers choice and create monopolies in housing estates. The regulator has ordered an end to these arrangements, requiring
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In a contentious decision, the city council's planning committee has approved the construction of 53 new homes on the site of a dog food factory in north Liverpool, despite concerns over potential traffic congestion and limited parking. The factory, which employs around 60 people, is expected to close
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Case Study House #16, designed by Craig Ellwood in 1953, is a masterpiece of mid-century modern architecture. This innovative home, built in Bel Air, Los Angeles, combines exposed steel-structural framing, floor-to-ceiling glass walls, and a dramatic stone fireplace to create a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. The 1,664-square-foot home boasts
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On June 24, 2025, Consul-General Li Dong met with South Australia's Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Champion, to discuss further cooperation between China and South Australia in various fields, including housing construction. China has expressed its willingness to strengthen cooperation and provide a "Chinese solution"
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Nationwide, the UK's biggest building society, is increasing its mortgage lending for new build homes by allowing borrowers to access loans of up to 95% loan-to-value (LTV). This change aims to tackle affordability challenges and deposit requirements that have hindered the new build sector. The move is part
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A zoning change has been approved by the Kelowna city council, allowing for a six-storey apartment building to be constructed on Lakeshore Road. The change, from MF1 (Infill Housing) to MF3 (Apartment Housing), was recommended by city staff and will enable the developer to combine the two properties and build
