Revealed: property developers behind ‘breakfast club’ that donated £130,000 to Labour Funding from property firms raises questions over loopholes in political finance rules The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2024
Prince William to end feudal restrictions on his Duchy of Cornwall estate The royal has bowed to pressure over residents’ right to buy freeholds on parts of his hereditary land The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2024
Palm Beach Real Estate Agents Report Uptick in Sales; 'Trump's Presence Boosts Desirability' High-profile buyers and affluent families flock to Palm Beach, driven by exclusivity, tax advantages, and proximity to influential figures. Latin Times · Dec 21, 2024
UK house price predictions for 2025: with pay rising and rates falling, they’ll just keep going up Nothing seems to stop the relentless march of property values, even with a stamp duty increase looming The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2024
How to Manage Portfolio Risk With Diversification "Don't put all your eggs in one basket" means different things to different investors. Here's how to manage your risk with portfolio diversification. Kiplinger · Dec 21, 2024
Amazon Echo Show 21 review: This super-sized smart display is the perfect kitchen TV The Echo Show 21 picks up where Amazon’s first wall-mountable smart display left off with a bigger screen, better speakers, faster Wi-Fi and an upgraded camera. Tom’s Guide · Dec 21, 2024
Demolition plan revealed for hundreds of Raac homes as owners refuse to sell A demolition plan has revealed exactly how 500 Torry homes will be bulldozed – despite an ongoing wrangle where some owners are refusing to sell. The National (Scotland) · Dec 20, 2024
European city mayors urge Ursula von der Leyen to tackle EU’s housing crisis Leaders of 10 major cities call for action to address ‘one of the most pressing challenges’ facing society The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2024
Wallpaper* checks in at the refreshed W Hollywood: ‘more polish and less party’ The W Hollywood introduces a top-to-bottom reimagining by the Rockwell Group, capturing the genuine warmth and spirit of Southern California Wallpaper · Dec 20, 2024
Taxpayers may need to bail out Sadiq Khan’s London housing fund, say auditors GLAP missed repayment deadlines for £300m loan and concerns raised over poor management The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2024
Former chief adviser to Eric Adams indicted in $100,000 bribery scheme Ingrid Lewis-Martin and her son allegedly used power to ‘illegally influence city decisions in exchange for cash’ The Guardian - US · Dec 19, 2024
Analysis: What does the Bank of England’s interest rate decision mean for mortgages? Economists and traders now expect that February may see the next rate cut, although it could be even later next year. The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024
John Swinney challenges Scottish Labour to give more than 'rhetoric' to Waspi women JOHN Swinney issued a challenge to Scottish Labour to deliver more than just rhetoric during a clash at First Minister’s Questions on Thursday ... The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2024
Bank of England warns economy will stagnate after Budget Bleak forecast comes at Bank leaves interest rates on hold Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2024 Bank of England holds interest rate at 4.75% but warns of UK stagnation risk Central bank downgrades growth forecast amid threat from budget fallout, rising inflation and Trump trade tariffs
AAP · Dec 19, 2024 Racecourse corruption claims shot down by watchdog An integrity watchdog has rejected allegations there was corrupt conduct involved in the NSW premier or others' dealings over plans to redevelop a racecourse.
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024 Friend of Alexander real estate brothers surrenders in sexual assault case A friend of brothers who are prominent in luxury real estate in Florida and New York and are charged with sex trafficking and assault has surrendered to face an allegation that he helped two of them rape a woman nearly a decade ago
The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2024 ‘Gamechanger’: super fund billions touted as solution to housing crisis Institutional investors traditionally shy away from social housing because returns are too low but Labor initiative may change that
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024 Less than 10% of green belt could be redefined as ‘grey belt’, says minister The Government has instructed councils to look at poor quality, green-belt land for potential housing developments.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2024 First look at controversial new ‘village’ for ageing residents THE first images of how a controversial new "village" for older residents in East Lothian will look have been unveiled
Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024 Jeremy Corbyn warns pupils left with nowhere to go as Islington school faces closure Highbury Quadrant Primary School has 161 students, but space for 360, and has lost 115 students since 2020
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024 Annual growth in house prices and rents has accelerated The figures were released on the day the ONS said Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 2.6% in November.
Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024 Rents spiralling at record 12% a year rate in London in new cost-of-living blow, official figures But house price growth in the capital was the slowest in the country
The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2024 UK inflation hits eight-month high of 2.6%, fuelling calls to hold interest rates Annual increase in November driven by rising cost of petrol and groceries and hike in tobacco duty in budget
AAP · Dec 18, 2024 Budget blues in the most populous state as rates weigh Government finances are wobbling in Australia's most populous state as stubbornly high interest rates weigh on home building and consumer spending.