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Economy 'nowhere near recessionary' despite predictions

Australia's economic forecasts might not be as positive as hoped but there are still signs of strength in the economy, an expert says.

AAP · Sep 1, 2024

Greens appeal to renters with regulator that could fine real estate agencies

Creating a national renters protection authority is one of several policies party is taking to election as possible kingmakers in a hung parliament

The Guardian - AU · Sep 1, 2024

Seven years after Grenfell disaster, thousands live in fear of cladding fire

As the final report on the fatal London blaze looms, many developers have not begun safety work

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2024

10 things that devalue London property, from being too close to Tube stations to Japanese Knotweed

What you need to look out for if you’re planning to buy or sell a home in the city

Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2024

Can Willesden turn from ugly duckling suburb into a swan?

Two new major developments could mean Willesden’s time has finally come...

Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2024

Mortgage approvals for house purchase jump to highest levels since mini-budget

The Bank of England recorded 62,000 approvals in July – the highest total since September 2022.

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2024

Annual UK house price growth increases at fastest rate since 2022

The average home now costs £6,222 more year-on-year, according to new Nationwide figures

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2024

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Reserve Bank’s Andrew Hauser says don’t read too much for Australia from US rates message

Inflation remains top of mind as the Reserve Bank of Australia continues to keep interest rates on hold at a time when the United States Federal Reserve signals that it will start cutting rates.

The Conversation · Aug 30, 2024

Annual house price growth picked up in August, says Nationwide

Average prices were 2.4% higher year-on-year, up from 2.1% in July and the fastest pace since December 2022, the building society said.

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2024

House prices rose at their fastest annual rate since 2022 in August says Nationwide

Prices still stand around 3% below the all-time highs seen just before Liz Truss’s mini-Budget

Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2024