Once a symbol of Cold War austerity, East Germany's prefabricated Plattenbau housing estates are experiencing an unlikely renaissance. Discover how these concrete giants are providing a blueprint for tackling today's urgent issues of urban density, sustai
A traveller from the UK shares her surprising discovery that New Yorkers are not the tough crowd they're made out to be, but are instead incredibly welcoming and kind, completely changing her perspective on the Big Apple.
The UK government launches a groundbreaking scheme allowing families to secure massive discounts on new homes by contributing 'sweat equity' through construction work. Discover how this initiative tackles the housing crisis and empowers aspiring homeowner
Exclusive investigation reveals how Queensland's new social housing policy is leading to mass evictions of homeless families from emergency accommodation, sparking a severe humanitarian crisis.
A desperate mother reveals the squalid conditions her family endures in a damp-riddled temporary flat, battling mould and mice while pleading with the council for a safe home.
Deputy PM Angela Rayner unveils a major crackdown on English local authorities that obstruct housing development, threatening financial penalties and potential government intervention to tackle the housing crisis.
A homeless family with a newborn baby has been left in despair after Ealing Council placed them in temporary housing riddled with rat droppings, damp, and severe disrepair, sparking outrage and calls for immediate action.
Charities sound the alarm as government cuts to housing vouchers and soaring rents threaten to leave thousands of vulnerable Britons, including families and the elderly, without a home. A perfect storm of policy failure and economic pressure is pushing th
A young family's dream of homeownership has turned into a financial and emotional nightmare after their brand new £275,000 property was found to be riddled with over 150 severe defects, rendering it unsafe to live in.
A damning new report uncovers that local councils in England have rejected plans for more than 500,000 new homes in the last five years, severely exacerbating the national housing shortage and pricing out a generation.
An exclusive look back at Hull's Giroscope housing cooperative, a radical 1980s experiment in community-led living that offered a defiant alternative to Thatcherism and whose legacy still resonates today.
Exclusive: Labour unveils radical 'build-up-not-out' housing strategy, pledging 1.5 million new homes and taking on NIMBY councils to fix Britain's housing emergency.
Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner vows a radical housing overhaul with new towns, affordable homes, and sweeping planning reforms to tackle the UK's deepening crisis.
NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully triggers backlash after describing residents opposing new housing developments as 'un-Sydneylike'. The controversial remarks come amid a fierce debate over Sydney's housing crisis and development policies.
The Australian government unveils a massive £7.4 billion housing package to tackle the nation's escalating affordability crisis, aiming to build 40,000 new social and affordable homes by 2029.
A fraudulent mother who tearfully begged her council for emergency housing, claiming to be homeless, has been exposed as the owner of a spacious five-bedroom home. The shocking case reveals how she manipulated the system for over a year.
A fierce dispute erupts in Bethel, Connecticut, as locals oppose a 60-unit affordable housing development, citing environmental and infrastructure concerns while developers argue it addresses a critical housing shortage.
A charter bus has overturned on a New York motorway, leaving one person dead and multiple passengers critically injured. The major emergency response continues as investigators work to determine the cause.
A devastating bus crash in Upstate New York has left one person dead and multiple passengers critically injured after the vehicle veered off-road and overturned near Lake George.
A major emergency response is underway after a tour bus carrying passengers overturned on a New York highway. Authorities confirm multiple injuries in the serious incident.
A struggling mother of six shares her heartbreaking story of living in cramped conditions with 12 people in a three-bedroom house as the UK housing crisis worsens.
A damning investigation reveals fraudsters own council houses meant for vulnerable families, sparking outrage and calls for urgent reform.
The exclusive island of Martha's Vineyard, beloved by billionaires, faces a housing crisis as locals struggle to afford homes. Discover the stark contrast between luxury and affordability.
Discover groundbreaking strategies to address the worldwide housing shortage, from modular homes to policy reforms. Learn how cities and nations are adapting to this pressing challenge.
Ministers are reportedly exploring the use of military resources to accelerate housebuilding amid a growing housing shortage in the UK.
Decades after its launch, Margaret Thatcher's Right to Buy policy continues to spark debate. This article examines its lasting impact on housing availability and affordability in the UK.
New research highlights that simply building more homes isn't enough – communities need proper infrastructure to grow sustainably. Experts reveal what's missing in current housing policies.
Star Wars creator George Lucas commits $1 billion to build affordable housing in San Diego, addressing the city's housing crisis with a visionary project.
Shadow Environment Secretary Steve Reed unveils Labour's ambitious housing strategy, pledging 1.5 million new homes to address Britain's chronic shortage while balancing environmental concerns.
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development, under Trump's administration, allegedly forced vulnerable families out of shelters, leaving many homeless in New York.