Affordable housing developer launches mini-bond raising on Crowdcube

CHICAGO: An entity which sells affordable homes for moderate-income ‘city makers’ has launched the first property mini-bond on leading investment crowdfunding platform Crowdcube.

The Pocket Bond, which aims to raise $1.5m, will provide investors with an opportunity to invest in the affordable housing market and Read More »

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Police cells used as substitute for social and health care

DETROIT: Vulnerable children and the elderly are being locked up in police cells as a substitute for social and health care, according to a recently published report.

The new report found that units were often full of children and vulnerable older adults, rather than people Read More »

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GP dementia diagnosis rates to be adjusted

SEATTLE: Estimated GP practice dementia rates will be adjusted from April after managers accepted their previous projections for the prevalence of the disease were out of date.

Plans to change the official estimated prevalence to recognize the latest research that shows the spread of dementia Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

NEW YORK: The hundred and sixteenth entry for the seniors housing Global Award for 2015 has been received.

Stakyard House, in Palgrave, near Diss, is nominated. The timber framed and part concrete property won the Ideal Home Show Blue Ribbon Award for best seniors solo house Read More »

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