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Challenges exist around housing affordability, O’Brien says
The Government is still dealing with “challenges” around housing affordability, a minister has said.
It comes after the latest figures from the CSO revealed that residential property prices have risen by 10.1% in the year to August.
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Governor Newsom warns city of Norwalk over ban on homeless shelters
Governor Newsom announced the state revoked the city of Norwalk's compliance with housing laws, a move that could force the city to approve new homeless shelters. (Scripps News)
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Slight rise in number of people accessing emergency housing in Ireland, says Minister for Housing
Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien said the number of people accessing emergency accommodation in Ireland has “risen slightly”.
Figures released on Friday shows that 14,486 people accessed emergency accommodation at the end of August.
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Irish Government to publish revised housing targets in coming weeks
The Irish Government will publish its revised housing targets for next year and the years ahead in the coming weeks, the housing minister has said.
Darragh O’Brien said he has asked for additional capital from Minister for Finance Jack...
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New report shows Americans need more money to purchase starter home
A recent Redfin report indicates that Americans need to earn nearly $80,000 a year to afford a typical starter home. This amount is about $20,000 more than the average household income. (Scripps News)
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People must 'stick to the facts' on migration and housing, says Integration Minister
Integration Minister Roderic O’Gorman has said “we need to stick to the facts” about migration and housing as the Taoiseach was criticised for comments on Ireland’s record high homeless figures.
He was holding a doorstep at the...
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Sir Keir Starmer speaks to Scottish Labour fringe event at party conference
Sir Keir Starmer speaks to Scottish Labour fringe event during the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.
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Angela Rayner speech to Labour Party conference – highlights
Angela Rayner has told the Labour Party conference in Liverpool that “now is our moment” as she said being Deputy Prime Minister is the “great honour” of her life.
She told delegates: “At conference 12 months ago, I stood here and said,...
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‘Now is our moment’ says Rayner as she promises ‘better Britain’ at conference
The Deputy Prime Minister has told the Labour conference “now is our moment” as she pledged to bolster workers rights, create high quality homes and strengthen communities.
Ms Rayner, who is also the Housing and Local Government...
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Andy Burnham calls for a 'Grenfell Law' to make quality housing a legal right
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham calls on the government to bring in a Grenfell Law which enshrines the right to safe and good quality housing in law
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Rayner won't be drawn on funding for Labour pledge to build 1.5m new homes
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner tells a Shelter event at the Labour conference fringe that fixing social housing is the key to raising living standards, and refuses to be drawn on funding plans for the estimated 1.5m new homes needed.
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Angela Rayner speech to Labour Party conference – full coverage
Angela Rayner has told the Labour Party conference in Liverpool that “now is our moment” as she said being Deputy Prime Minister is the “great honour” of her life.
She told delegates: “At conference 12 months ago, I stood here and said,...
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House prices in Ireland 'still too high for too many', says Taoiseach
Taoiseach Simon Harris has said house prices are "still too high for too many" as he and Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien launched the opening of a development of social, cost-rental, and affordable homes in Shankill in Dublin.
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Income from Apple back taxes and sale of bank shares present 'real possibilities' to address housing, says Taoiseach
Taoiseach Simon Harris says income from Apple back taxes and the sale of bank shares present "real possibilities" to address housing shortages.
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Taoiseach hints billions of euro in back taxes from Apple could go on housing
The Taoiseach has hinted where the government could spend the billions of euro in back taxes from Apple, saying areas worthy of consideration include housing and infrastructure.
Simon Harris said the three-party coalition Government...
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Where you live may dictate whether you're middle-class
A Pew Research poll shows that over the past 50 years the American middle class has shrunk from 61% to 51%. (Scripps News)
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UK riots were 'racist and Islamophobic, more needs to be done' - Green co-leader Ramsay
Footage of the co-leader of the Green Party, Adrian Ramsay, visiting a local mosque in Manchester and speaking to the members and trustees of Altrincham & Hale Muslim Association.
Also includes with Mr Ramsay following the visit in the...
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Rush to refi as rates fall, but should you wait for lower rates?
Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest level of 2024. If you have a high rate, should you refinance now or wait for lower rates? And what about the costs? (Scripps News)
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DOJ sues RealPage, alleging software contributed to meteoric rents
After rent prices exploded throughout the U.S. in 2021 and 2022, the Department of Justice is accusing a company of illegally using an algorithm to set prices. (Scripps News)
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Tom Tugendhat Q&A with press at Conservative Party leadership campaign event
Conservative leadership hopeful Tom Tugendhat answers press questions at a Conservative Party leadership campaign event at the Royal Horseguards Hotel in Whitehall, Westminster.
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Simon Harris believes Irish government will revise housing targets
Taoiseach Simon Harris says he believes the Government will revise its housing targets up to 50,000 units a year, and expects the decision to be made by October or November.
Tanaiste Micheal Martin said Sinn Fein's plan would undermine...
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Taoiseach describes Sinn Fein’s housing proposal as a ‘Frankenstein-style’ plan
Part of Sinn Fein’s new housing plan has been slammed as a “Frankenstein-style arrangement” by Simon Harris.
Sinn Fein unveiled its five-year A Home Of Your Own plan to build 300,000 homes at a cost of 39 billion euro.
As part of its...
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Homebuyers, real estate agents face major change starting Aug. 17
When a home is sold, agents typically split a commission that equals about 5%-6% of the purchase price. New changes could cause a significant shift in how real estate agents are compensated. (Scripps News)
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Price hikes are cooling off despite many Americans still struggling
Producer Price Index, shows inflation on the wholesale prices manufacturers receive for their products slowed in July. Many Americans are still struggling to pay bills are buy groceries. (Scripps News)