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Australia's 5% deposit home scheme excludes Muslims who observe Islamic banking rules

Australia's Home Guarantee Scheme, which allows first home buyers to purchase with a 5% deposit, inadvertently excludes many Muslim Australians who observe the Islamic prohibition on interest (riba). While the government claims these schemes are for everyone, the 5% deposit schem

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theconversation.com·Business by Flipboard·6h ago·5 min read

How Affluent Homeowners Rig the Housing Market Against Starter Homes

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nytimes.com1d ago

House passes bipartisan housing bill, but affordability crisis remains unresolved

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theconversation.com1d ago

Mayor of London and MHCLG push forward with Crews Hill new town plan after Enfield Council withdraws support

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housingtoday.co.uk2d ago

South Korea targets opaque officetel management fees in tenant protection crackdown

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koreatimes.co.kr2d ago

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Why UK rent controls are ill-timed, according to FT opinion

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ft.trib.al3d ago

Austin's Housing Policy Reforms and Construction Surge Reduced Rents After Years of Rapid Increases

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pew.org2mo ago

NIMBY Groups Use Legal Tactics to Silence Pro-Housing Advocacy Organizations

The article discusses how NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) groups are using legal tactics to suppress pro-housing advocacy, specifically targeting YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard) organizations. It details a recent complaint filed with the California State Bar against YIMBY Law, alleging tha

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inpractice.yimbyaction.org·Hacker News: Front Page·3mo ago·8 min read

Study: Renters Nationwide Lack Access to Energy Efficiency Upgrades That Could Lower Bills and Improve Health

A Binghamton University study published in Energy Research & Social Science reveals that renters, who comprise about one-third of the U.S. population, are largely excluded from energy efficiency upgrades that could lower their utility bills, improve home comfort, and enhance heal

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binghamton.edu·Hacker News: Front Page·4mo ago·5 min read

How Housing Policies Disadvantage Single People in the Real Estate Market

The article explores how single people face significant challenges in the housing market due to government policies and societal structures designed around traditional family units. It discusses how housing policies, tax benefits, and financial systems favor married couples and f

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thewalrus.ca·Hacker News: Front Page·4mo ago·15 min read

Trump Administration Moves to Ban Wall Street Firms from Buying Single-Family Homes

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reuters.com4mo ago

Private Equity's Growing Role in the U.S. Housing Market and Its Impact on Affordability

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theatlantic.com5mo ago

New York Bans AI-Powered Rent Price-Fixing Software

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AI7mo ago

California Governor Signs SB 79 into Law, Marking Major Housing Policy Achievement

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mnolangray.substack.com7mo ago

How Subsidized 30-Year Mortgages Contribute to Housing Affordability Problems

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wsj.com7mo ago

How Zoning Laws Eliminated America's Cheapest Housing: Boarding Houses and SROs

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marginalrevolution.com8mo ago

California Passes SB 79 to Allow High-Density Housing Near Transit Hubs

California lawmakers passed Senate Bill 79, a landmark housing legislation that overrides local zoning laws to allow high-density housing up to nine stories tall near transit hubs. The bill passed the Senate 21-8 and the Assembly 41-17 after months of debate and narrow margins ea

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latimes.com·Hacker News: Front Page·8mo ago·4 min read

GAO Report on Property Technology Use and Federal Oversight in Rental Housing

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files.gao.gov9mo ago