£1 Billion UK Funding to Tackle Record Homelessness in England
The UK government announced a nearly £1 billion cash injection for English councils to tackle record homelessness levels, impacting over 123,100 households and 160,000 children in temporary accommodation, with the funding focusing on prevention and access to permanent social housing.
£1 Billion UK Funding to Tackle Record Homelessness in England
The UK government announced a nearly £1 billion cash injection for English councils to tackle record homelessness levels, impacting over 123,100 households and 160,000 children in temporary accommodation, with the funding focusing on prevention and access to permanent social housing.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Renters Face Significant Increases
Renters in the Netherlands will see substantial increases next year; middle-renters face a maximum increase of 7.7 percent due to wage growth, while free-sector renters face a maximum of 4.1 percent, and social renters face a maximum of 5 percent despite union objections.
Dutch Renters Face Significant Increases
Renters in the Netherlands will see substantial increases next year; middle-renters face a maximum increase of 7.7 percent due to wage growth, while free-sector renters face a maximum of 4.1 percent, and social renters face a maximum of 5 percent despite union objections.
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52% Bias Score
Berlin's Social Housing Approvals Surge to 5,100 in 2024"
Berlin approved almost 5,100 applications for social housing units in 2024, a significant increase from previous years, aiming to offset the decrease in social housing units over the past 25 years. However, exceeding available funding in the future could pose challenges to the long-term sustainabili...
Berlin's Social Housing Approvals Surge to 5,100 in 2024"
Berlin approved almost 5,100 applications for social housing units in 2024, a significant increase from previous years, aiming to offset the decrease in social housing units over the past 25 years. However, exceeding available funding in the future could pose challenges to the long-term sustainabili...
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40% Bias Score
Texel's 'Energy-Efficient' Homes Demolished After Five Years
Five energy-efficient homes in Den Burg, Texel, built in 2020, are being demolished due to persistent technical issues like leakage and drafts, resulting in high energy bills; the builder went bankrupt.
Texel's 'Energy-Efficient' Homes Demolished After Five Years
Five energy-efficient homes in Den Burg, Texel, built in 2020, are being demolished due to persistent technical issues like leakage and drafts, resulting in high energy bills; the builder went bankrupt.
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52% Bias Score
Berlin Housing Protest Demands Nationwide Rent Cap Amidst Failed Government Policies
Over 100 people protested in Berlin on Thursday, demanding a nationwide rent cap due to the German government's failed housing policies that led to soaring rents and a shortage of affordable housing despite record funding for social housing.
Berlin Housing Protest Demands Nationwide Rent Cap Amidst Failed Government Policies
Over 100 people protested in Berlin on Thursday, demanding a nationwide rent cap due to the German government's failed housing policies that led to soaring rents and a shortage of affordable housing despite record funding for social housing.
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52% Bias Score
Rayner Wants to Curb Right to Buy to Tackle Homelessness
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner discusses England's homelessness crisis and proposes restrictions on the Right to Buy scheme for new council homes.
Rayner Wants to Curb Right to Buy to Tackle Homelessness
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner discusses England's homelessness crisis and proposes restrictions on the Right to Buy scheme for new council homes.
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UK Prioritizes Veterans for Social Housing
The UK government will prioritize veterans and their families for social housing, waiving local connection rules and disregarding injury compensation in means testing, aiming to address veteran homelessness following a £3.5 million investment in support services.
UK Prioritizes Veterans for Social Housing
The UK government will prioritize veterans and their families for social housing, waiving local connection rules and disregarding injury compensation in means testing, aiming to address veteran homelessness following a £3.5 million investment in support services.
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40% Bias Score
China Funds 136 Social Housing Units in Seychelles
China and Seychelles signed agreements on December 13th, 2024, to build 136 social housing units on Mahe Island, funded by a Chinese grant, starting construction in March 2026, strengthening their strategic partnership.
China Funds 136 Social Housing Units in Seychelles
China and Seychelles signed agreements on December 13th, 2024, to build 136 social housing units on Mahe Island, funded by a Chinese grant, starting construction in March 2026, strengthening their strategic partnership.
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40% Bias Score
Texel's energy-efficient homes demolished after five years due to construction flaws
Five energy-efficient homes built in 2020 in Den Burg, Texel, are being demolished due to significant construction flaws resulting in constant leakage and drafts, despite initial claims of energy efficiency. The builder's bankruptcy prevents cost recovery, and residents have been relocated.
Texel's energy-efficient homes demolished after five years due to construction flaws
Five energy-efficient homes built in 2020 in Den Burg, Texel, are being demolished due to significant construction flaws resulting in constant leakage and drafts, despite initial claims of energy efficiency. The builder's bankruptcy prevents cost recovery, and residents have been relocated.
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56% Bias Score
Mixed-Tenure Housing Success in Wollongong, Australia
The Northsea building in Wollongong, Australia, is a pioneering mixed-tenure development featuring 8 social housing, 6 affordable, and 38 private market apartments, integrated without segregation, demonstrating a successful model for inclusive housing.
Mixed-Tenure Housing Success in Wollongong, Australia
The Northsea building in Wollongong, Australia, is a pioneering mixed-tenure development featuring 8 social housing, 6 affordable, and 38 private market apartments, integrated without segregation, demonstrating a successful model for inclusive housing.
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36% Bias Score
Paris's New Urban Plan Faces Opposition
A conflict arises in Paris over a new urban plan aiming to increase social housing. The opposition raises concerns about property values, renovations, and the city's architectural identity.
Paris's New Urban Plan Faces Opposition
A conflict arises in Paris over a new urban plan aiming to increase social housing. The opposition raises concerns about property values, renovations, and the city's architectural identity.
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