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theweek.comAustralia Joins Sanctions on West Bank Settlers
Australia announced sanctions targeting individuals accused of violence against Palestinian civilians. The measures align with actions taken by the UK and other governments. Officials described the violence as occurring at high levels.
TimeLos Angeles Voters Advance Councilmember to Mayoral General Election
Nithya Raman secured second place in the Los Angeles mayoral primary, advancing past Spencer Pratt. She will face the incumbent in November after positioning her campaign around housing, homelessness, and public safety.
The Sydney Morning HeraldAlbanese Defends Broken Negative Gearing and CGT Promises as Critics Condemn Limited Scrutiny
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese justified overhauling negative gearing and the CGT discount to deliver real change and counter grievance-based politics. The Productivity Commission will examine ways to increase housing supply.
Shadow housing minister calls for 6 percent drop in entry-level house prices
The Coalition's shadow housing minister said entry-level house prices should fall by at least 6 percent. He linked recent price increases to the government's 5 percent deposit scheme and called for more housing supply.
Washington ExaminerTreasury Secretary Describes Past Exchange With Housing Finance Agency Director
The treasury secretary confirmed a reported confrontation with the Federal Housing Finance Agency director during a Senate hearing. He said the exchange occurred last summer and described it as typical team friction.
247wallst.comHouse Financial Services Republicans Urge Senate to Advance Housing Bill
Republican members of the House Financial Services Committee called on the Senate to move forward with housing legislation. The request follows committee work on the measure in recent weeks.
The TimesCouncil Officers to Decide Minor Planning Applications Without Full Council Vote
New planning rules will let council officers decide minor applications such as loft conversions and conservatories without a full council vote.
Redbridge Poll: One Nation at 31%, Labor 28%, Coalition 20% on Primary Vote
A Redbridge poll published Sunday night found One Nation at 31 per cent of the primary vote, ahead of Labor at 28 per cent and the Coalition at 20 per cent. Assessments of the federal budget were broadly negative across demographics.
Housing Minister Says Budget Tax Changes Will Have Mild Effect on Prices
The housing minister stated that Treasury modeling shows the proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax will slow house price growth by about 2 per cent. The minister added that any sharper price decline would not be caused by the tax measures.
winnipegfreepress.comSeattle Mayor Announces Plan to Add 1,000 Shelter Beds by Year-End
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced a plan to add 1,000 new shelter beds by the end of the year. The announcement coincided with the resignation of her senior advisor on homelessness.
New York PostNYC Mayor Mamdani Meets With JPMorgan CEO Dimon
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said he had a pleasant but direct meeting with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani last week. He told the mayor his views on taxes, crime, sanitation, schools, affordable housing and childcare.
The Sydney Morning HeraldWestern Australia Private Rental Construction Rises $8 Billion
A Perth property expert said changes to negative gearing could shift investor spending toward new rental housing. The same expert warned that planning delays and costs could limit the effect of the policy shift.
tass.comTrump Administration Budget Allocates No Funds for Homeless Veterans Housing
The federal budget for the current fiscal year contains no dedicated funding for housing homeless veterans. Veteran organizations had expected an executive order to increase resources for this purpose.
thenation.comMayor Considers Private Sector Role in Public Housing Repairs
The mayor, who campaigned on rent freezes for private tenants, is now examining conditions in city-run public housing developments. Officials are weighing whether private companies could assist with maintenance and upgrades.
upi.comHouse Passes Housing Bill Removing Build-to-Rent Sale Requirement
The House approved a version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act that eliminates a Senate provision requiring large investors to sell purpose-built single-family rental communities. The bill retains a limit on investor ownership of existing single-family homes and several sup…
nypost.comNew York City Mayor Unveils Housing Plan Targeting Negligent Landlords
Mayor Zohran Mamdani presented a 111-page housing plan that includes measures to increase code enforcement and convert some buildings into resident-controlled cooperatives. The plan sets targets to build 200,000 new affordable homes and preserve or stabilize another 200,000 over…
zerohedge.comNYC Mayor Unveils Housing Plan With Rent Freeze and Ownership Transfers
Mayor Zohran Mamdani released a housing plan that includes a proposed four-year rent freeze on nearly one million rent-regulated apartments and provisions to transfer ownership of some distressed buildings to nonprofits or tenants. The plan also offers limited exemptions for cert…
The GuardianAustralia Plans to Scale Back Investor Tax Breaks on Housing
The Australian government intends to reduce tax concessions for property investors. Officials say the changes address rising rents and treat housing as shelter rather than an investment vehicle. Existing property owners will retain current benefits under the proposed rules.
The Sydney Morning HeraldAustralian Government Changes Housing Tax Rules in Budget
The 2026 federal budget altered capital gains tax rules after earlier pledges against such changes. Polling and focus groups indicate the measures have been received negatively by many young Australians.
nypost.comHouse Passes Revised Housing Bill, Senate Action Delayed Until June
The House approved an amended version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act by a 396-13 vote. The Senate recessed until June and has not yet scheduled consideration of the measure.
Australian Groups Urge Parliament to Pass Negative Gearing and CGT Changes
Community and housing organizations called on federal parliament to approve Labor's proposed limits on negative gearing and changes to capital gains tax. The measures would restrict new negative gearing to newly built homes and alter CGT calculations.
680news.comHouse Passes Amended Housing Bill, Returns Measure to Senate
The House approved an updated bipartisan housing package on Wednesday by a 396-13 vote. The measure now returns to the Senate for further consideration after months of negotiations between the chambers.
Fox NewsU.S. House Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill to Boost Supply and Limit Large Investors
The House approved a housing affordability measure by a 396-13 vote that encourages home construction and bars large investors from buying additional single-family homes. The bill now heads to the Senate for final consideration before reaching the president.
pbs.orgHouse Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill Targeting Corporate Investors and Easing Regulations
The House voted 396-13 on Wednesday to pass an amended version of a Senate housing bill. The legislation encourages home construction and restricts large corporate landlords from purchasing additional single-family homes.
Washington ExaminerHouse Passes Revised Housing Legislation by Wide Margin
The House of Representatives approved a revised version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act on Wednesday. The measure now moves to the Senate for further consideration.
Washington ExaminerHouse Revises Institutional Investor Rules in Bipartisan Housing Bill
The House of Representatives updated language Tuesday in bipartisan housing legislation that would restrict institutional investors from buying single-family homes. The changes align the bill more closely with the Senate version while removing some exceptions and a build-to-rent…
Washington ExaminerHouse Advances Amended Housing Bill to Address Supply Shortage
The House of Representatives is scheduled to consider an amended version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The changes target provisions in the Senate-passed bill that affect certain housing developments and other policy areas.
The Sydney Morning HeraldAustralian Voters Shift Support After Housing Tax Changes
Labor's primary vote fell following budget measures that limit negative gearing. Coalition figures gained support in the same period.
The Sydney Morning HeraldFederal Changes to Negative Gearing and Capital Gains Tax to Affect Queensland Housing
The federal government will limit negative gearing to new builds and reduce the capital gains tax concession as part of measures aimed at improving housing affordability for first home buyers. Queensland has experienced rapid home value growth and a widening gap between investors…
rnz.co.nzCensus Data Shows Five Fastest-Growing U.S. Cities All Located in Texas
New Census Bureau figures released Thursday indicate Celina, Fulshear, Princeton, Melissa and Anna led the nation in population growth rates between July 2024 and July 2025. All five cities have fewer than 65,000 residents and lie in the outer rings of the Dallas-Fort Worth and H…
Washington ExaminerHouse Republicans Consider Changes to Bipartisan Housing Bill Ahead of Midterms
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which passed the Senate in March, remains stalled in the House of Representatives. Some Republicans object to provisions added in the Senate that they say could limit housing supply. Republican leaders are weighing amendments and could bring…
The HillSenator Questions HUD Secretary on Homelessness Record During Hearing
A Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on Thursday featured an exchange between a Democratic senator from New York and the HUD secretary over the department's efforts to address homelessness. The secretary cited record funding levels paired with the highest recorded homeles…
Renters Rights Measures Advance in US Local Elections
Housing affordability has emerged as a central issue in upcoming midterm elections with multiple cities and states considering rent control or stabilization measures. Organizers gathered more than 124000 signatures in Massachusetts to place a rent control question on the November…
Washington ExaminerHouse Republicans to Vote on Amended Senate Housing Bill Next Week
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act cleared the Senate in March 2026 but remains stalled in the House, where leadership plans an amended version for a floor vote as soon as next week. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance called for passage this week amid rising inf…
salon.comHouse Republicans Maintain Resistance to Trump Housing Policy
A housing policy initiative from the administration has drawn public support from some conservative groups. House Republicans have not altered their opposition to the plan. The situation remains fluid as discussions continue.
CalMattersHUD Has Not Yet Released 2025 National Homelessness Report
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has yet to release its annual point-in-time homelessness count compiling 2025 data as of May 13, 2026. The delay is the longest on record, surpassing disruptions seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. California released its own pr…
news.sky.comGovernment to Give Leaseholders Legal Right to Request Gigabit Broadband Installations
The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill, confirmed in the King’s Speech, will give leaseholders a legal right to request fast, reliable broadband connections that cannot be unreasonably refused. More than half a million flats currently lack gigabit connectivity because freeholde…
smartpropertyinvestment.com.auAustralia Changes Capital Gains Tax and Negative Gearing Rules in Federal Budget
The 2026 federal budget alters capital gains tax discounts and ends negative gearing for most new property investors while exempting new builds. Existing investors retain prior tax treatment through grandfathering provisions. The changes aim to reduce tax benefits that have dispr…
The Sydney Morning HeraldNYC Mayor Mamdani Unveils Revised Budget With Tax on High-Value Non-Resident Second Homes
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner criticized the federal government's decision to limit negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount, arguing the changes will reduce rental supply and fail to address the housing shortage. He announced council approval of zoning changes…
Senate Passes Bill Restricting Large Institutional Investors From Buying Single-Family Homes
President Trump called on Congress to enact the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which passed the Senate in March with nearly 90 votes. The legislation includes restrictions preventing investors owning 350 or more single-family rental homes from purchasing additional properties.…
WiredTreasurer Jim Chalmers Delivers 2026 Federal Budget Speech
Claire Chandler, Australia's shadow minister for finance, responded to Treasurer Jim Chalmers' delivery of the 2026 federal budget by arguing against increasing taxes on housing. Chandler advocated for building more houses instead of taxing them and referenced multiple government…
Trump Calls on Congress to Pass 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
President Trump has requested that Congress enact the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The legislation is designed to ensure that homes are for people, not corporations. The proposal marks an early policy push by the Trump administration on housing affordability.
Australia Allocates $105.9 Million for AI Tool to Speed Housing Approvals
The federal budget to be released Tuesday evening includes $105.9 million over four years to develop an artificial intelligence tool that will assist with environmental assessments for housing and energy projects. The funding forms part of a broader package to increase housing su…
Federal Budget Allocates $2 Billion for Local Infrastructure to Support New Housing
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will unveil the $2 billion fund on Tuesday alongside capital gains tax and negative gearing changes. The program builds on a prior $1 billion allocation and contrasts with the Coalition's $5 billion 2025 election pledge. It aims to deliver an extra 65,000 h…
rismedia.comMassachusetts Town's Housing Plan Adds Limited Units
A wealthy Massachusetts town has proposed a housing plan that would add a small number of units over a decade. A resident questioned the plan at a public meeting, citing its limited scope. The article examines the town's approach to state housing requirements.
news.google.comProperty Owners in Settlement Talks for $1.5 Billion After Winning Lawsuit on CDC Eviction Moratorium
More than 1,500 property owners are in settlement discussions with the Justice Department after winning an appeal in a lawsuit claiming the CDC's pandemic eviction moratorium violated the Fifth Amendment. The plaintiffs, including Texas landlord Matthew Haines, report losses rang…
ksl.comAustralian Officials Criticize Private Evidence from Tobacco Company in Parliamentary Inquiry
An assistant minister expressed surprise that Philip Morris International provided evidence in private to a federal inquiry on illicit tobacco. Separately, the government plans to curb negative gearing, overhaul capital gains tax discounts, and introduce new tax rules for trusts…
info.gov.hkItalian Government Presents Measures to Expand Housing Access
The Italian government has introduced a series of measures to improve housing access for citizens. These steps aim to tackle cost-of-living issues. The initiative comes ahead of a general election scheduled for 2027.
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investopedia.comFannie Mae and Freddie Mac to Incorporate Rent and Utility Payments in Credit Scores
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will allow credit scores that include on-time rent and utility payments for mortgage qualification. The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced the policy change, which aims to expand access to homeownership. Similar updates are planned for Federal Hou…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewStates Enact Laws Protecting Dog Owners from Breed Discrimination
Several U.S. states have implemented legislation to prevent discrimination against specific dog breeds in housing and insurance. These measures include preempting local bans and capping pet deposits. The laws aim to address issues faced by pet owners while raising questions about…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewKitchener City Council to Vote on Renoviction Bylaw on Monday
The City of Kitchener council is scheduled to vote on a proposed renoviction bylaw during a meeting on Monday. The bylaw advanced through the finance and corporate services committee last week with a 5-3 vote in favor. If approved, the rules would take effect in January 2027 and…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAuthorities Clear Homeless Encampment in Astoria Neighborhood Formerly Home to Zohran Mamdani
New York City authorities removed a homeless encampment in Astoria, Queens, where a couple had been living. The site was in a neighborhood previously associated with Zohran Mamdani, a New York State Assembly member. The cleanup addressed accumulated trash and debris at the locati…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewCanadian Government Announces $51 Billion Infrastructure Fund Over Decade
Prime Minister Mark Carney detailed a federal plan to allocate $51 billion for infrastructure improvements across Canada over the next 10 years. The Build Communities Strong Fund, introduced in the 2025 budget, targets roads, bridges, water systems, and community projects. Initia…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewReuters Econ World Podcast Discusses Rent Freezes, Tax Policies and Affordability for Gen Z
The latest episode of the Reuters Econ World podcast features discussions on economic policies including rent freezes, taxing the rich and reducing red tape. Participants include Osse Chi, Aaron Hedlund, and Chris Evans and Mark Kassen from the Aspen Institute. The conversation f…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewLos Angeles Inside Safe Program Sees 40 Percent of Participants Return to Streets Amid Funding Challenges
A Los Angeles program providing interim housing to homeless individuals has housed 5,800 people since its launch in December 2022, but 40 percent have returned to the streets, according to a Los Angeles Times report. Mayor Karen Bass emphasized the need to analyze reasons for dep…