Ministers in England dropped plans to scrap affordable housing quotas for private developers on sites with 10 to 49 homes after a consultation showed overwhelming negative feedback from housing experts.
A major three-part Los Angeles retrospective celebrates Paul R Williams, the pioneering midcentury architect who shaped the city's aesthetic across 3,000 projects despite facing systemic racism.
Anne Montgomery House in Washington, D.C., a Catholic-run residence offering below-market rent and community for young women, is closing its doors after a decade as its founder, Sister Diane Roche, retires from running the home.
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India's NBCC to develop 1,008 affordable housing units in Seychelles by 2029, part of a $75 million aid package, addressing housing shortage and strengthening bilateral ties.
India's real estate market is booming in luxury sectors while facing an acute supply crunch in affordable housing, with the shortage estimated at 9.4 million units.
US college students are choosing to live in retirement communities, volunteering hours for affordable rent and intergenerational connection. This trend addresses housing costs and loneliness, benefiting both students seeking community and older residents desiring companionship.
A report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies reveals 42% of 25-year-olds in Britain live with parents, up from 25% in the 1990s. Declining real earnings and housing affordability force young adults into 'kidulthood,' impacting independence and exacerbating inequality. The article calls for policy changes like social housing and stronger wages.
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.
