All articles tagged with #housing
Originally Published 22 hours ago — by Daily Record
New regulations in Scotland will allow social landlords to evict domestic abusers from social housing through court orders, aiming to better protect victims and address homelessness caused by abusive relationships, with the measures set to take effect from August 1, 2026.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by 6abc Philadelphia
President Trump announced plans to ban large institutional investors from purchasing additional single-family homes, citing concerns over housing affordability and market impact, and plans to seek congressional support for this measure, amid ongoing debates about the role of investors in the US housing market.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Axios
President Trump announced plans to restrict institutional investment in single-family homes and limit defense companies' dividends and buybacks, signaling a focus on affordability and national security ahead of the midterms. These moves have caused market volatility, and investors should monitor the administration's evolving policies to assess their impact on portfolios.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by CalMatters
As Gavin Newsom's final year as California governor approaches, he faces the challenge of fulfilling his ambitious promises on housing, homelessness, and healthcare, amid political and budgetary hurdles, while positioning himself for a potential presidential run.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by BBC
A new homeless village with 40 modular homes is being built in Manchester's Castlefield area, supported by local businesses and charities, and is seeking donations of furnishings like curtains and bedding to complete the apartments.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by The New York Times
Mayor Zohran Mamdani of NYC appointed Dina Levy as the head of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and announced plans to hold public hearings for renters to voice concerns about poor living conditions, emphasizing his focus on housing issues.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by CNN
New NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani revoked several of his predecessor's orders related to antisemitism and Israel, while focusing on housing initiatives, signaling a shift in policy and priorities early in his administration.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by ABC7 New York
New NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, on his second day in office, engaged with commuters on the subway, opposed the fare hike, and signed executive orders focused on addressing the city's housing crisis, including reviving tenant protections and establishing housing task forces.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by NBC New York
New NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced immediate housing policies including a rent freeze, the creation of a tenant protection office, and two new task forces (SPEED and LIFT) aimed at accelerating housing development and reducing bureaucratic barriers, with a focus on improving tenant rights and increasing housing supply.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by The Guardian
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's first Muslim and democratic socialist mayor, focusing on affordability, housing, education, and social safety initiatives, with plans to freeze rent increases, expand affordable housing, eliminate bus fares, and raise taxes on the wealthy to fund these programs.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by Los Angeles Times
California has enacted nearly 800 new laws effective in 2025, covering areas such as healthcare (insulin cost caps, fertility treatments), law enforcement (mask bans), social issues (Diwali holiday, anti-antisemitism measures), consumer protections (plastic bag ban, food delivery refunds), and housing (faster construction, renter rights), reflecting Democratic priorities and impacting nearly every Californian.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by The Economist
Europe is facing an availability crisis, with respondents prioritizing inflation over other issues like defense, poverty, and jobs, highlighting a significant challenge beyond affordability concerns.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by The Ithaca Voice
New York State will provide $38 million to support the SouthWorks project in Ithaca, a major redevelopment effort transforming a 95-acre industrial site into a mixed-use neighborhood with housing, an innovation hub, and commercial spaces, backed by significant public funding and tax incentives.
Originally Published 17 days ago — by WTOP
Maryland's government cites a 96,000-unit housing underproduction as a key statistic to address the state's housing shortage, but experts warn that this figure is complex and does not directly reflect the number of unhoused people, highlighting ongoing challenges in housing affordability and policy solutions.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by CT Mirror
Starting January 1, 2026, Connecticut implements nearly two dozen new laws including a comprehensive housing bill to promote development, expanded rights for condo solar panel installations, new requirements for driver’s license applicants, a minimum wage increase to $16.94, and the issuance of special license plates honoring the Borinqueneers, reflecting broad changes across housing, transportation, and economic policies.