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State’s 630-Home Masterplan for VicRoads Kew Site Comes Under Fire
Boroondara councillors challenged Development Victoria’s 630-home plan for the former VicRoads Kew site, calling for lower buildings and greater local planning oversight.
Boroondara councillors challenged Development Victoria’s 630-home plan for the former VicRoads Kew site, calling for lower buildings and greater local planning oversight.
Source: The Urban Developer · Originally published: 2026-10-28T13:30+10:00
Retail Investors Target Melbourne’s Growth Corridors for New Returns
Frasers Property Australia sold Melbourne’s Mambourin Marketplace to QIC for $53.87 million, while BWP opened its $90-million Fountain Gate Central retail redevelopment.
Frasers Property Australia sold Melbourne’s Mambourin Marketplace to QIC for $53.87 million, while BWP opened its $90-million Fountain Gate Central retail redevelopment.
Source: The Urban Developer · Originally published: 2026-10-28T12:00+10:00
Scottish government’s proposals for Passivhaus equivalent energy standard criticised by housing bodies
Scottish housing bodies warned that proposed Passivhaus-equivalent energy standards would increase construction costs and reduce housing delivery, while the government said it would consider industry feedback before implementation.
Scottish housing bodies warned that proposed Passivhaus-equivalent energy standards would increase construction costs and reduce housing delivery, while the government said it would consider industry feedback before implementation.
Source: Housing Today · Originally published: 2026-10-27T03:55:00+00:00
Suffolk BS introduces top slicing for buy-to-let mortgages
Suffolk Building Society will consider surplus personal income for qualifying UK and expat buy-to-let mortgages and has revised residential affordability assessments for UK nationals living in selected tax-free jurisdictions.
Suffolk Building Society will consider surplus personal income for qualifying UK and expat buy-to-let mortgages and has revised residential affordability assessments for UK nationals living in selected tax-free jurisdictions.
Source: Property Reporter · Originally published: 2026-10-27
£35.5m build-to-rent finance backs 96-flat Earlsfield scheme
United Trust Bank provided Dominus New Homes with a five-year £35.5 million facility to refinance a 96-apartment rental development in Earlsfield and release equity as construction nears completion.
United Trust Bank provided Dominus New Homes with a five-year £35.5 million facility to refinance a 96-apartment rental development in Earlsfield and release equity as construction nears completion.
Source: Property Reporter · Originally published: 2026-10-27
Scotland’s housing builds slow to lowest level in over a decade
Official statistics show Scotland added 18,028 homes in 2025–26, down 8% from the previous year and the lowest total since 2014–15 outside the pandemic period.
Official statistics show Scotland added 18,028 homes in 2025–26, down 8% from the previous year and the lowest total since 2014–15 outside the pandemic period.
Source: Scottish Housing News · Originally published: 2026-10-27T10:19:00+00:00