London’s city councillors make about $65K per year. Is that enough?

London’s city councillors make about $65K per year. Is that enough?
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London’s rapid growth and its impact on city politicians will be a key factor in the evaluation of councillors’ pay rate, two task force members say. London city council is gearing up to appoint a five-person, independent panel to analyze city councillor pay and whether local politicians are receiving the support they need, such as […]
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Cha-ching? London housing starts near target to unlock big funding bonus

Cha-ching? London housing starts near target to unlock big funding bonus
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London is looking like it will meet its provincially set annual housing target for 2024, meaning city hall will have access to some significant cash. LFP’s Jack Moulton breaks down where London sits and why it has stepped out ahead of other cities.  HOW IS LONDON DOING ON ITS TARGET? Ontario has committed to building […]
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For London renters, 2025 arrives with reasons for optimism

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Planning to move to a new place in 2025? Here are bits of information to help you with your search.
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For London renters, 2025 arrives with reasons for optimism

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Planning to move to a new place in 2025? Here are bits of information to help you with your search.
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Proposed mid-rise targets need for ‘missing middle’ housing in west London

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A new mid-rise apartment building planned for the single family home-heavy neighbourhood of Byron is meant to address desire for "missing middle" housing in the area, the developer says.
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‘One step forward and 50 back’: London woman’s home dream upended

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Tanya Burke, a London woman who moved into an apartment in November after two years of living on the streets, hoped the Christmas holidays would be different this year. For three weeks, the 44-year-old was happy and grateful to have a roof over her head. She cleaned up her modest
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Tenants already settling in as London affordable housing project opens

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Residents of a new affordable housing project in the city’s south end have already begun moving in.
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‘Bit of relief’ for London renters as city’s vacancy rate jumps: Analyst

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A large number of new rental units hitting the local market has led to London’s vacancy rate jumping to one of its highest levels in a decade.
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London-area housing market rebounds as realtors eye ‘steady, solid’ 2025

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London’s housing market appears to be staging something of a comeback in the latter part of 2024 with both home sales and prices rebounding in November, the latest housing market snapshot shows.
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Will Argyle be London’s next ‘booming district’? Shawn Lewis thinks so

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A new mixed-use apartment building could bring a much-needed facelift and retail boost to an aging business corridor in the city, says the ward councillor and merchants' association.
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Modest growth in London area home prices, sales in 2025: Forecast

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London's housing market is projected to pick up pace in 2025, but don't expect a return to the craze of the pandemic years
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Letters to the Editor: November 14, 2024

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