In a recent debate in Westminster Hall, UK MPs discussed the need for stronger measures against tenants exhibiting antisocial behaviour. Labour Minister Alex Norris acknowledged the shortcomings of current eviction laws, while Reform UK MP Lee Anderson proposed a strict…
Juliette Méadel, France’s new Minister Delegate to the City, announced plans to implement financial sanctions for social landlords failing to maintain social housing in low-income neighborhoods. During an interview on Sud Radio, she emphasized the need for an assessment of…
The charity association ‘Here for You’ in Ptolemaida is dedicated to promoting altruism and solidarity. The organization supports impoverished families and renovates homes to provide shelter for those in need. Key figures, including Eleni Ioannidou and Antonis Blagas, emphasize the…
Stéphane Haussoulier, a former president of the Somme departmental council, is facing eviction from his Paris social housing after being found eligible despite a scandalous situation. The RIVP, Paris’s housing authority, discovered his case through investigative work by Mediapart. Haussoulier,…
The UK government has introduced new guidelines prioritizing armed forces veterans and their families for social housing, waiving local connection requirements. This initiative follows Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s commitment to ensure veterans have a ‘guaranteed roof over their head.’…
The UK government has announced ambitious plans for constructing 1.5 million new homes in England over the next five years, focusing on areas with severe housing affordability issues. Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook indicated that local councils will be assigned specific…
ASML, a leading chip manufacturer, is financially supporting four housing projects in North Brabant to help combat the region’s housing shortage. The contribution of several million euros will facilitate the construction of 1,085 homes aimed at social and mid-rent housing….
Sofia Zacharaki, Greece’s Minister of Social Cohesion and Family, revealed in a recent radio interview that the joint program ‘Home II’ will soon be launched, offering 20,000 state-subsidized housing loans. The program aims to assist young couples and families in…
With nearly 15,000 homeless people in Dublin, a report reveals the struggles of families like Chelsie and Christopher, living in emergency accommodation and facing eviction. Their son, Seán, has known nothing but homelessness. Meanwhile, individuals like Michael and Britney navigate…
A new initiative in Co Offaly will provide 300 families living in social housing with free hot water by utilizing surplus renewable energy. EnergyCloud, supported by Amazon Web Services and local government, will install smart devices that harness unused wind…
The City of Paris has voted to adopt a new bioclimatic urban planning strategy allowing for the elevation of buildings to create additional housing units without sacrificing green spaces. A recent project increased a social residence by two floors, providing…
The Woonbond has withdrawn from negotiations concerning social rent increases and new housing construction, warning of an impending ‘rent explosion’ next year. Current proposals suggest rent hikes could exceed 6%, prompting the Woonbond to label the increases as unaffordable and…
