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Reform UK would prioritise young, British-born workers for social housing
politics1 day ago

Reform UK would prioritise young, British-born workers for social housing

Reform UK proposes giving social-housing priority to British-born workers under 35 (along with veterans and married couples with children) and to evict foreign nationals from social housing, as Nigel Farage and MP Richard Tice unveil a plan to build 50,000 affordable social homes a year with no new taxes or borrowing. The policy follows figures like 1.3 million people waiting for housing and clashes with Shelter, Labour, Lib Dems and Conservatives, who argue the real fix is building more homes and warn the plan could worsen homelessness and divide communities.

via lbc.co.uk|
#british-born#housing-crisis#politics
NYC eviction surge exposes deeper rent affordability crisis
local1 month ago

NYC eviction surge exposes deeper rent affordability crisis

New York City saw more than 8,000 renter evictions through June 2026 (about 1,345 per month), underscoring a widening housing affordability crisis as rents rise. The city’s 2025 evictions reached 17,791—the highest since 2018—amid court backlogs and limited rental aid. Advocates call for expanded aid and faster emergency relief, while officials push broader housing vouchers (CityFHEPS) and greater access to legal counsel, though programs remain underused and lengthy proceedings persist. Eviction Lab data add context, showing roughly 112,000 eviction filings in the past year (~5% of renter households).

via Gothamist|
#eviction#housing-crisis#local
River pollution stalls Herefordshire housing, leaving couple living in a shed
environment4 months ago

River pollution stalls Herefordshire housing, leaving couple living in a shed

Herefordshire residents say ongoing River Lugg pollution has triggered a planning moratorium since 2019, forcing the Coyles to live in a shed on their building site while awaiting permission and hitting the local economy; thousands have joined a High Court case alleging pollution from poultry farming and sewage is affecting the Wye, Lugg and Usk, with 2,000 homes on hold in Leominster as developers fund wetlands through phosphate credits. Welsh Water and poultry firms deny wrongdoing, while investments in water quality are cited as ongoing.

via BBC|
#environment#herefordshire#housing-crisis
LA mansion tax faces statewide challenge as California eyes broader tax cuts
politics4 months ago

LA mansion tax faces statewide challenge as California eyes broader tax cuts

California’s Local Taxpayer Protection Act would sharply cap municipal transfer taxes and raise the bar for local tax increases, placing Los Angeles’s Measure ULA mansion tax—which has raised over $1 billion for housing—at the center of the debate. Supporters seek statewide reform, while critics argue the measure slows development and harms city funding; the fate of ULA depends on ballot qualification timing, potential last-minute deals in Sacramento and LA, and mixed public opinion.

via CalMatters|
#ballot-measure#california-politics#housing
Lagos Makoko demolitions spark displacement and gentrification fears
africa6 months ago

Lagos Makoko demolitions spark displacement and gentrification fears

Demolitions and torching of shanties in Makoko, Lagos’s largest informal waterfront settlement, have displaced more than 10,000 residents and destroyed thousands of homes. Officials say removals are to curb safety risks from high-voltage lines, but critics accuse the move of land-grabbing to pave the way for upscale development, with protests, tear-gas clashes, and reports of deaths and lost livelihoods.

via BBC|
#africa#demolition#gentrification
NYC Mayor Mamdani Promises Bold Governance and Housing Reforms
local-politics7 months ago

NYC Mayor Mamdani Promises Bold Governance and Housing Reforms

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as NYC's first Muslim mayor and the youngest in over a century, promising to govern expansively as a Democratic socialist. On his first day, he signed executive orders to address the housing crisis, rescinding those from his predecessor, and emphasized a commitment to housing quality and combating antisemitism, while affirming his principles and bold approach to governance.

via Axios|
#democratic-socialist#housing-crisis#inauguration
Federal Policy Shifts Threaten Housing Stability Across Multiple States
local-government-and-social-issues8 months ago

Federal Policy Shifts Threaten Housing Stability Across Multiple States

Federal policy changes threaten to cut over $25 million in funding for homelessness programs in Multnomah County, risking the displacement of around 800 households, as the county prepares to seek alternative funding sources and potentially halt new housing projects amidst ongoing legal and political challenges.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|
#federal-funding#homelessness#housing-crisis
Spain penalizes Airbnb with $75 million fine for unlicensed rentals
world8 months ago

Spain penalizes Airbnb with $75 million fine for unlicensed rentals

Spain has fined Airbnb 75 million dollars for advertising unlicensed tourist rentals, as part of efforts to address housing affordability issues and regulate short-term rental platforms. The government is cracking down on unlicensed listings, which are believed to contribute to rising housing costs, especially in city centers. Airbnb plans to challenge the fine and is working to comply with new registration requirements.

via AP News|
#airbnb#fines#housing-crisis