City councils
Glasgow's west end is home to luxury flats that are being sold to first-time buyers at a 40% discount, thanks to an innovative scheme between Glasgow City Council and Partick Housing Association. The pioneering project, backed by the Scottish Executive's Homestake scheme, aims to help middle-income
City councils
A proposed housing development in a rural area of northwest Vista is under consideration for revision, with representatives from the Vista City Council and Planning Commission suggesting that larger lots would improve the project's chances of approval. The developer, Concordia Homes, is seeking a revised plan after concerns
Real estate industry
The UK's housing market showed no signs of slowing down in January, with mortgage lending hitting levels not seen since the pre-boom days in 2004. According to the Bank of England, mortgage lending totaled £9.16 billion in January, surpassing the £4.99 billion recorded in April 2004
Real estate industry
China's real estate market has demonstrated signs of stabilization in 2005, following a series of macro control policies implemented to curb overgrowth of investment in the sector. The overheated demand for houses has cooled down, and the supply and demand relations on the real estate market have improved,
City councils
The Valley City Council held a meeting on Tuesday to discuss a proposed neighborhood chapter in the city's developing Comprehensive Plan. Four of the six council members present expressed concerns that the goals of the chapter could be accomplished by removing the chapter and adding its policies to
Real estate industry
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is grappling with inflation, attributed by Minister of Economy and Planning Sheikha Lubna Al Qassimi to increased fuel and rental prices. The global economic trend is exacerbating the problem, affecting local market prices. Additionally, the minister expressed concerns about the rising number of public joint
Real estate industry
The Australian construction sector experienced mixed results at the end of 2005, with engineering construction continuing to boom while residential building activity slowed. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), building work done during the December quarter fell 3.8 percent to an adjusted $A13.271 billion ($US9.79
City councils
Glasgow City Council's planning committee is set to approve plans to build 132 homes on St Vincent Crescent, a four-storey block of flats opposite an A-listed row of 19th-century houses. Residents and MSPs are strongly opposed to the development, citing concerns that it will ruin the street'
City councils
Over 300 residents packed City Hall to express their opinions on a proposed moratorium on large new homes, which the Austin City Council ultimately passed unanimously. The temporary rules, set to take effect immediately and last through June, will prevent the construction of larger homes in neighborhoods, addressing concerns about
City councils
Leeds City Council has received two new planning applications aimed at reviving a historic landmark pub, the City of Mabgate, which closed its doors last year. The proposals include converting the pub into two houses, a flat, and a small bar or restaurant, as well as building a three-storey block
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The Elgin City Council tabled a proposed Sam's Club/Super Wal-Mart project along Randall Road and a senior living complex along McLean Boulevard, citing concerns over the required fiscal analysis study and potential revenue benefits. Mayor Ed Schock and Councilman John Walters voted against the request for the
Real estate industry
In a stunning turn of events, the Eagan City Council has voted unanimously to reject developer Terry Wensmann's request to amend the city's comprehensive plan and allow for homes to be built on the Carriage Hills Golf Club. This decision comes on the heels of a
