The NSW government unveiled plans for 800 high-density units at the former Tweed Hospital site and increased density at East Lismore. Tweed Mayor Chris Cherry welcomed the move but urged more than 10% affordable housing, while an outreach director expressed disappointment over the lack of social housing.
India's residential real estate market is entering a consolidation phase, not a downturn, with demand supported by urbanization and lower borrowing costs. Premium housing leads growth, while affordable segments face pressure. Unsold inventory is rising as launches outpace sales.
Vienna maintains housing affordability through a century-old social housing model, owning 220,000 flats and subsidizing 200,000 more, accommodating half its population. Unlike other systems, it includes middle-income residents, preventing segregation and lowering upfront rental costs.
Campaigners in east London's Brick Lane oppose a proposed 5,200 sq metre datacentre, arguing it will worsen the severe housing crisis, drive up costs, and displace long-term residents. The project, intended for high-frequency trading, was rejected by Tower Hamlets council but is now under government review.
Haryana's Dayal Jan Awas Yojna (DDJAY) provides affordable, government-backed plotted housing in tier-2, tier-3, and tier-4 cities for low- and middle-income families. Launched in 2016, it incentivizes developers to build essential infrastructure on plots ranging from 80-180 sq yards, offering full ownership rights.
Plans to relax affordable housing quotas for developers building 10-49 homes in rural England could put half of future supply at risk, according to National Housing Federation analysis. Ministers are considering allowing cash payments instead of building homes.
Five trainees died during a program for Indonesia's $13.4B village cooperative initiative, raising concerns about the training's design and safety, and the reliance on military discipline in policymaking.
The U.S. House overwhelmingly passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at lowering housing costs by reducing regulations and limiting institutional investors. It now heads to President Trump's desk for signature.
The U.S. House overwhelmingly passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at lowering housing costs by reducing regulations and limiting institutional investors. It now heads to President Trump's desk.
The Senate passed a bipartisan affordable housing bill by an 85-5 vote, limiting major investors' single-family home purchases to boost supply and affordability. The House is expected to vote this week.
A new $88 million affordable housing complex in Mountain View, California, designed for educators and city workers, has a 72% occupancy rate. Despite rents below the regional average, many units remain vacant, with the managing nonprofit citing typical initial leasing caution.
The Senate is set to vote on the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act, which aims to increase housing supply and limit private equity's influence by capping single-family home purchases by major investors. The bill, supported by both parties and President Trump, seeks to address the housing crisis ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
A KPMG report indicates India's housing sector is set for a significant transformation driven by urbanization and policy reforms. Key focus areas include affordable housing and rental housing development, with recommendations for regulatory improvements and increased investment.
Owning a home, a long-held Indian dream, is becoming increasingly difficult in 2026 due to rising property prices and rents. While buying involves significant upfront costs and long-term financial commitments, renting offers flexibility but requires smart investment of the rent-EMI difference to compete financially.
A bill limiting major investors to buying 350 single-family homes is set to become law. Key lawmakers agreed on the legislation, which aims to increase housing supply and restrict private equity's role in neighborhoods. An initial Senate vote is expected this week.
West Bengal's Pratyasha scheme offers affordable housing to police personnel, from constables to inspectors, through structured financing and tiered flat sizes based on rank and pay. The lottery-based allotment aims to provide homeownership to officers who often live in government or rented accommodation.
Tokyo has begun accepting applications for "affordable housing" units, offering homes at below-market rates to families with children. This initiative, a first for Japan, utilizes a public-private partnership fund to provide lower-rent housing.
La Banque des territoires will invest €100 billion by 2030 to build 650,000 affordable housing units, including social housing and student accommodations, to address the housing crisis exacerbated by rising interest rates.
Germany faces a severe housing shortage, with immigrants disproportionately affected by discrimination, higher rents, and homelessness. A new report highlights structural disadvantages and calls for policy action to address the crisis.
Bengaluru's housing market shows a 5.33% CAGR price rise over five years, with builders prioritizing premium 3BHK apartments (Rs 1-2 crore). This leads to a shortage of affordable homes (under Rs 50 lakh), while sales are highest in the Rs 1-1.5 crore segment.
Habitat for Humanity's 40th Carter Work Project returns to Atlanta in May, building 24 affordable housing units in Sylvan Hills neighborhood. The project, named after former President Jimmy Carter and late wife Rosalynn, marks Habitat's shift into real estate development amid a national affordable housing crisis. Two prospective homeowners, both 27, share their stories of achieving homeownership through the program.
Three men have been sentenced to prison in Hawaii for their roles in a bribery scheme involving affordable housing projects worth over $11 million. Former businessman Rajesh Pankaj Budhabhatti, 65, received 90 months, while attorneys Gary Charles Zamber, 56, and Paul Joseph Sulla, 79, received 70 and 60 months respectively. The trio bribed Hawaii County housing specialist Alan Scott Rudo to approve development agreements, paying nearly $2 million in bribes and kickbacks. Despite promises to build homes for local residents, not a single unit was constructed.
This opinion piece argues that female city leaders are driving unprecedented urban transformation toward more inclusive, sustainable cities. Drawing on examples from Barcelona's Ada Colau, Montréal's Valérie Plante and Paris's Anne Hidalgo, the authors contend that women leaders' lived experiences result in policies benefiting vulnerable groups. The article cites statistics showing only 25 of the world's 300 largest cities have female mayors, and calls for more gender balance in municipal leadership to create public spaces that work for everyone.
