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Over 500,000 New Homes Blocked by English Councils

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.

Amsterdam's Squatter Wars: Property Battle Erupts

A fierce conflict is raging on the streets of Amsterdam as Dutch homeowners and squatters clash over a controversial new law. Discover how the city's housing crisis has escalated into open confrontation.

US Home Prices Crash: Sellers Slash Prices in Major Cities

Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic surge in property price reductions across the United States, with nearly half of all cities experiencing significant declines. Sellers are forced to make steep cuts as high mortgage rates and economic uncertainty cool

Inside Britain's Most Notorious Council Estate

An exclusive look inside the Ferrier Estate in Greenwich, a symbol of failed urban planning now being demolished. Discover the shocking conditions residents endured for decades.

NSW Minister: Housing objectors are 'un-Sydneylike'

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.

Mum exposed begging for council house while owning 5-bed home

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.

Bethel Residents Clash Over Affordable Housing Development

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.

Govt Cuts Red Tape to Boost Home Building

In a radical move to tackle the housing shortage, the Albanese government is axing bureaucratic hurdles for builders. New reforms will fast-track approvals, cut paperwork, and get construction crews on site faster to boost desperately needed supply.

Foreclosure Crisis Devastates US Tourist Hotspots

A surge in foreclosures is devastating popular tourist destinations in Nevada and Florida, with soaring property taxes and insurance premiums forcing locals out of their homes. Exclusive analysis reveals the human cost of the post-pandemic property boom.

One in Three Brits Believe They'll Never Own a Home

A stark new study reveals a crisis of confidence in homeownership, with a third of UK adults believing they will never own a property, highlighting a generational divide and deep-seated financial anxieties.

Labour to scrap 'no-fault' evictions

The Labour Party vows to abolish Section 21 evictions, offering greater security for renters in England. Here's what the proposed Renters' Reform Bill means for tenants and landlords.

Right to Buy discounts cost taxpayers £1.5bn

New figures reveal the staggering cost of Right to Buy discounts to UK taxpayers, raising questions about the scheme's future amid soaring demand and housing shortages.

Billionaires' paradise faces housing crisis

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.

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