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AirBnB-style short-term lets to require planning permission under new plan to ease housing crisis

The rules would not to apply to people renting out their main home for 90 days or less in a year

Evening Standard

Public housing tenants take ACT govt to court over forced evictions

The class action could cost the ACT government significantly.

The Canberra Times

NSW mulls levy on Airbnb rentals to fix housing crunch

A levy on Airbnb-style short rentals is one option being considered by the NSW government to help address the worsening lack of housing options.

AAP

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'An insult': Sadiq Khan under fire over 2.8% progress on latest affordable housing programme

A spokeswoman for the mayor promised that the programme’s delivery would ‘ramp up’ over the coming months

Evening Standard

Housing scam in Hyderabad lies buried for over a decade since vigilance inquiry

A scam in the Housing department involving private developers remains unresolved, with no action taken against them.

The Hindu

'Affordable housing' definition depends on location

Momentum is gathering for a nationally consistent definition of affordable housing as a move in NSW aims to enshrine an income measure in law.

AAP

More social housing as cost-of-living crisis hits hard

Homelessness organisations have painted a dire picture of the crisis facing Queensland as the government announces more social housing but admits it takes time.

AAP

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Kerala Budget 2024-25 | ₹1,132 cr. for LIFE scheme, ₹57.62 crore for housing sector

Kozhikode earmarks ₹1,132 crore for the LIFE housing scheme as the Centre refuses to pay its share.

The Hindu

New social housing target for the sunshine state

The Queensland government has pledged to build 53,500 more social homes by 2046 but construction industry delays may halt the ambitious target.

AAP

Developer discounts to help address housing supply woes

Apartment block developers will not have to pay $350 million in state government charges if they build medium density homes that help fix housing supply issues.

AAP

New 'driver' to reform affordable housing landscape

A one-stop shop will be created for social housing, affordable housing and homelessness services in NSW, "breaking the chains of bureaucracy" hurting tenants.

AAP

Affordable housing campaign launched for site of scrapped MSG Sphere in Stratford

Land earmarked for glowing orb arena should now be used to address local housing crisis, says Mayor of Newham

Evening Standard

Property investor tax breaks blamed for housing crisis

Scrapping tax concessions for investors and building more social housing is a vital step towards fixing the nation's housing crisis, a campaign group says.

AAP

Doors open to housing fund as renters fall behind

A landmark government housing fund has opened its doors to developers as new data shows rental prices grew faster than home values for a second year running.

AAP

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Damp and mould: London tops league of rogue landlords criticised by Housing Secretary Michael Gove

Tenants across 11 boroughs were paid more than £200,000 in compensation following special Ombudsman reports into the state of their homes

The Hindu

State to give additional ₹3.5 lakh per house for poor under PM Awas Yojana

In a bid to boost housing for the poor, the State government on Thursday decided to provide additional financial assistance of ₹3.5 lakh per house being built under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. About 1.80 lakh houses allotted between 2015 and 2018 are stuck at various stages of construction as…

Evening Standard

Quarter of London’s rough sleepers are now ex renters as costs soar

Around 100 evicted tenants now end up on the capital’s streets every month

Evening Standard

Row breaks out between Sadiq Khan and Government as ministers threaten to strip Mayor of planning powers

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has employed a panel of experts to review the London Plan and find where property building in the capital can be sped up

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BJP boycotts Question Hour in Legislative Council over Zameer issue

BJP boycotts Question Hour in Council, demanding Housing Minister's resignation/apology for remarks on Assembly Speaker. Returns during Zero Hour. BJP not satisfied with Minister's statement. Treasury benches say Minister did nothing wrong, BJP walks out shouting slogans.

The Hindu

Chaos in Assembly as BJP resorts to day-long dharna demanding sacking of Zameer

Opposition BJP & JD(S) demand sacking of Housing Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan for his remarks on Speaker's chair. BJP members stage dharna, accuse Minister & Congress of being communal. Speaker & CM urge members to drop protest, but they continue till session adjourns.

The Hindu

Karnataka Assembly adopts 5 bills amidst din due to dharna by combined Opposition

Opposition BJP and JD (S) members went to the well of the House demanding sacking of Housing Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed over his remarks related to the Speaker’s chair.

AAP

Tax hikes for foreigners investing in Australian homes

Australia will hike taxes and fees for foreign investors who buy existing houses and leave them empty in a bid to address housing stocks.

The Hindu

Battle of wits between ruling Congress and Opposition on the cards as winter session begins on December 4 in Belagavi

State legislature in Belagavi to start Mon. Battle of wits between Congress & Opposition. 15 Bills to be moved. 2,512 & 1,207 starred/unstarred questions in Assembly & Council respectively. Privilege motion against Housing Minister. 2 days for North Karnataka issues. Awards for legislators who come on time. Schoolchildren to sit…

AAP

Government takes action on 'Help to Buy' housing laws

The federal government is set to introduce laws to drive its "Help to Buy" housing program, which the industry says will be effective.

The Hindu

Parents will prefer govt. schools to private schools in a couple of years, says Madhu Bangarappa

Minister Madhu Bangarappa says govt schools will get all facilities & in 2-3 yrs people will prefer them. 8,500 classrooms to be built, 13,000 teachers recruited & physical, music & art teachers to be hired. Libraries are helping students in competitive exams & Housing Minister's statement should be clarified.

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