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A broken housing market is driving inequality right across Europe – and fuelling the far right

From Lisbon to Amsterdam, housing policy has led to haves and have-nots. But, as our new series uncovers, it doesn’t have to be this way, says Guardian Opinion deputy editor Kirsty Major

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2025

Vietnam ends death penalty for 8 crimes, may spare real estate tycoon

Vietnam has lifted the death penalty for eight crimes in legal reforms that may spare the life of a real estate tycoon imprisoned in the country’s largest financial fraud case

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025

Planning reforms could break housebuilders’ ‘failed’ dominance – housing expert

Peers scrutinised the Planning and Infrastructure Bill which aims to build 1.5 million new homes.

Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025

Too Many Home Sellers, Fewer Buyers: Experts Predict Housing Prices To Fall In 2025 Without A Fed Put In Place

The U.S. housing market is tilting sharply in favor of buyers, with a record 33.7% more sellers than buyers, according to the latest data.

Benzinga · Jun 25, 2025

Americans Used To Fantasize About Getting Rich, Now They Just Want To Be Comfortable: 1-In-4 Don't Feel Financially Safe, Many Want $150,000 Payslips

More than three-quarters of U.S. adults say they are not financially secure, a record share in Bankrate's latest Financial Freedom survey, as inflation and hiring freezes erode purchasing power and career prospects.

Benzinga · Jun 25, 2025

Falling inflation rate boosts chances of RBA interest rate cut and relief for mortgage holders

Sharp drop to 2.1% in 12 months to May shows ‘continued pattern of deflation’, KPMG economist says

The Guardian - AU · Jun 25, 2025

Interest-only mortgage could make comeback as regulator revisits rules

Financial Conduct Authority looks at whether the product it once called a ‘ticking timebomb’ can support home ownership

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2025

SIPs are the hidden link in India’s housing bubble

India’s housing dream has been slipping out of reach for a while – but now the story seems to be becoming true even for the richie-rich.

Newslaundry · Jun 24, 2025

Britain on track to lose 'unprecedented' 16,500 millionaires in 2025 amid high taxes and non-dom crackdown

The UK is set to lose twice as many high net worth individuals as China and ten times as many as Russia this year

Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025

'They Want Us To Be Financially Responsible For Their Fish' — Seller Tried To Add Last-Minute Clause Making Buyer Pay $1,000 Per Dead Koi

Anyone who's bought a home knows there's always a last-minute surprise. A leaky pipe, a missing appliance, maybe a ceiling stain that wasn't there during the walk-through. But pond fish?

Benzinga · Jun 24, 2025