170,000 living in subdivided flats in Hong Kong: study
More than 170,000 people in Hong Kong are living in cramped subdivided flats, a government-commissioned study has found, underlining the scale of the city's housing crisis.
House of one of the few open transsexuals in Kazakhstan burnt during New Year holidays
Ramil Khassanov from Almaty oblast famous for being the first Kazakhstan transsexual to openly talk about his sexual preferences in Kazakhstan TV show lost his home and property.
Want to build your dream home next door to Obama?
Have you got a cool million or two and a burning desire to live next door to President Barack Obama? You may be in luck.
Biomechanical legs are a giant step for robot-kind
Scientists in the US say they have made the world's most advanced pair of biomechanical legs, bringing the goal of human-friendly household robots a bit closer.
Sea rise threatens 'paradise' Down Under
When Elaine Pearce left Sydney for the seaside peace of Old Bar 12 years ago she was assured her new house was a solid investment, with a century's worth of frontage to guard against erosion.
Kazakhstan government named affordable housing prices
Kazakhstan affordable housing will cost from 70 to 90 thousand tenge ($470-610) per one square meter.
Kazakhstan government will review “Affordable Housing-2020” program
The program will be launched in 2013, 6 directions have been developed for implementation.
1,500 of shabby houses are beyond repair in Almaty
1,500 of shabby houses are beyond repair and to be demolished, Mayor of the city says.
Rating of housing cost in Kazakhstan cities
The most expensive accommodation in Kazakhstan in January 2012 was registered in Almaty.