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The Australian government's decision to remove limits on the First Homebuyer Guarantee scheme is expected to spark a rise in house prices, with some experts predicting an increase of up to 15% over the next six years. The scheme, which allows first homebuyers to purchase a property with
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Over 60 women have moved into brand-new social homes in West Footscray, a purpose-built community designed for women over 55. The Summerhill Village development includes 49 one-bedroom and 10 two-bedroom homes, built to enable older Victorians to live independently and stay connected to their communities. The Labor Government's
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After a prolonged period of management conflicts, approximately 1.5 acres of land at Century Mill in Worli has been cleared for housing mill workers. The Girni Kamgar Union (GKSS) had been advocating for this land for the past 12 years, and their efforts have finally borne fruit. The land
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The Albanese government has announced plans to cut red tape and fast-track environmental approvals for new homes in an effort to address Australia's housing crisis. The government will pause further residential changes to the National Construction Code, streamline the assessment of over 26,000 homes under the Environment
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The Canadian home construction market hit its highest level in July since 2022, with one notable exception: Ontario, where new home starts have been in a prolonged slump. The province's six-month average of residential construction starts dropped to near its lowest level in a decade, contrasting sharply with
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With an average of 20 typhoons each year, the Philippines faces significant challenges in building resilient homes. Base Bahay Foundation's (BASE) Cement-Bamboo Frame Technology (CBFT) has revolutionized the concept of home, providing safe and sustainable living spaces for thousands of families. By utilizing local and renewable resources, CBFT
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The Huairou District of Beijing Municipality has ordered a real estate brokerage company to correct a registration violation following a routine inspection. On August 12, law enforcement officers discovered that the company had failed to register with the "Beijing Real Estate Brokerage Agency and Housing Rental Enterprise Registration Management
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The Highland Council has successfully completed a major development project in Evanton, marking a significant milestone in tackling the Highland Housing Challenge. The project saw the construction of 24 new homes for social rent, with the build being funded by the Scottish Government and The Highland Council. This achievement is
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As the population of Albany, Australia's fastest-growing regional city, continues to rise, a housing crisis is unfolding. The city, 420 kilometers south of Perth, has seen a 200% increase in internal migration, with many seeking a sea change or tree change. However, for those already living in the
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Prime Minister Mark Carney's vow to double Canadian housing construction to 500,000 units a year is an industrial strategy aimed at kick-starting a nascent factory-built housing industry, rejuvenating Canada's ailing forest products sector, and restoring 2019-level affordability within a decade. The plan involves a $26
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Revised plans to build 30 new homes in the Worcestershire village of Crowle have been approved by Wychavon District Council. Spitfire Homes, a Midlands-based homebuilder, will develop a seven-acre site off Church Road, which will feature a mix of detached and semi-detached houses, as well as bungalows. The development includes
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Ottawa is now asking for input from the development industry on how to design its new housing entity, Build Canada Homes (BCH), a key component of Prime Minister Mark Carney's election promise to boost home-building and get the federal government back in the business of constructing properties. The
