Hopes RBA won't repeat shock rates hold as board meets The "Trumpification" of the US Federal Reserve provides an unsettling backdrop to the Reserve Bank's August meeting, where it is expected to cut interest rates. AAP · Aug 10, 2025
Experts convinced RBA will cut interest rates despite bank shrugging off similar peer pressure in July Latest consumer figures support third rate cut for 2025, analysts say, but ultimate decision is up to the board The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2025
Shark Tank Star Recalls How A Nearly Bankrupt Trump Sold NYC's Plaza Hotel Without Even Pitching It — 'Best Salesman I've Ever Met' Barbara Corcoran, a real estate mogul and star of the TV show “Shark Tank,” shared how President Donald Trump, then a real estate baron, used his salesmanship to sell his New York Plaza Hotel. Benzinga · Aug 9, 2025
My First $1 Million: General Manager in Construction/Home Services, 46, Indiana Ever wonder how someone who's made a million dollars or more did it? Kiplinger's My First $1 Million series uncovers the answers. Kiplinger · Aug 9, 2025
'The Best Houses Are The Ones That Are Really Dated' — Graham Stephan's Surprising Wealth-Building Strategy Location isn't the only factor that determines if a house is a good investment. There's a lot that goes into finding a great deal, but real estate investor Graham Stephan recently identified the top factor investors should look for in a home. Benzinga · Aug 9, 2025
Nine enters a cashed-up new era after selling Domain. What will Australia’s biggest media company do next? Some analysts say it should diversify with an outdoor media acquisition. Others want it to invest in content for Stan and digitising its mastheads The Guardian - AU · Aug 9, 2025
Four Labour cabinet ministers earn rental income, analysis finds Housing campaigners say government look like hypocrites, with Rachel Reeves among those renting out properties The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2025
Labour's eviction scandal beggars belief IT is hard to find adequate words to express just how outrageous the scandal about Labour’s now former homelessness minister Rushanara Ali is. But… The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2025
Graham Stephan Missed a 250% Gain on Robinhood Stock—Here's the Investing Lesson He Shared Real estate investor Graham Stephan doesn't only buy properties. He also has a bunch of stocks in his portfolio. He's bought dips, exited positions when it felt right, and shares his experiences online. Benzinga · Aug 8, 2025
Vivian’s new Sydney apartment caps rent at 30% of her income. Is this the way to tackle Australia’s housing crisis? Boronia Apartments have been purpose-built for people in need of discounted rent including low-income workers in care professions The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2025
UK housebuilders in focus as construction woes cloud outlook Experts said Persimmon was among the builders fighting issues ‘outside of its control’ in the wider property sector. The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025
Palmer claims $30 million fraud in bid to freeze funds Businessman Clive Palmer's solicitor allegedly defrauded his companies of $30 million and invested some of the money in real estate, a judge has heard. AAP · Aug 8, 2025
Rushanara Ali broke no laws or rules in tenancy row, minister says Rushanara Ali resigned from Government following reports she raised rent on a property just weeks after the previous tenants left. Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2025
Rate Cut Buzz Grows: Are These ETFs Gearing Up For A Fed Pivot? As cracks start appearing in the U.S. labor market and the rate-cut talk gains momentum, investors are quietly shifting into historically “dull” but stable sectors like consumer staples, utilities, and real estate. ETFs focused on these sectors are gaining attention as macroeconomic uncertainty increases and yield-hungry investors seek stability with… Benzinga · Aug 7, 2025
AAP · Aug 7, 2025 'Project-by-project' moves toward lofty housing target Australians have been told the housing crisis can't be solved in one fell swoop as brand new inner-city homes are opened for people on low incomes.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2025 Sydney and Toronto had equivalent home prices, then Canada’s crashed. Could Australia see a similar slump? Canadian property prices fell by C$150,000 over three years as Australia’s rose by about A$85,000
Benzinga · Aug 7, 2025 Alpha Buying: Bank Insiders Are Quietly Loading Up — Here's Where Insiders began showing back up last week. A little bit of selling pressure, combined with the fact that insider windows were reopening for companies that already reported earnings, caused some executives and directors to open their checkbook and buy shares of the companies they help oversee.
Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025 Who is Rushanara Ali? The homelessness minister forced to quit over London rent scandal The Labour MP is said to have hiked the rent on the home near the Olympic Village by £700-a-month shortly after telling four tenants they had to move out
The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2025 July yields fastest rate of UK house price rises this year, says lender Cheaper mortgage rates and rising wages helped to push monthly growth to 0.4%, according to Halifax
Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025 Landlord who packed 18 people into east London house is fined £33,000 The house had been converted into 11 bedrooms and was being sub-divided into even more rooms when the landlord was finally prosecuted
Benzinga · Aug 7, 2025 Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Real Estate With Over 7% Dividend Yields During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.
The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025 Interest rates cut to 4% as UK inflation picks up The cut came after the Bank’s rate-setting committee was forced to take a second vote for the first time in its history.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2025 UK interest rate cut: what does it mean for mortgages and savings? Base rate reduction to 4% will hit some savers, but people with tracker home loans will see immediate benefit
The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2025 UK homelessness minister resigns after tenant eviction claims Rushanara Ali was accused of hypocrisy after claims she removed tenants before rent rise of almost £700 a month
Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025 Homelessness minister faces criticism over hiking rent after removing tenants Rushanara Ali’s east London property was re-listed with a £700 rent increase after tenants moved out at the end of their contract.