Tory plans to remove foreign nationals’ right to social housing slammed Around 230,000 homes would become available under the controversial proposal unveiled by the Conservatives Evening Standard · Aug 7
Inquiry hears of factionalism, funds and a fugitive Calls about illicit political donations, covert texts and sham invoices for tens of thousands of dollars have been aired at an inquiry, with more to come. AAP · Aug 6
In 2025, CBP agents entered Leo Feler’s Chicago property without a warrant; in 2026, he sued the US government over about $30,000 in damage A Chicago homeowner has sued the US government, alleging Customs and Border Protection officers entered his property without a warrant during an immigration operation in 2025. The lawsuit claims officers damaged his home, ignored requests to leave and violated his constitutional rights. The Department of Homeland Security says its officers… The Times of India · Aug 6
Sales of London new build homes plummet: Why is nobody buying them? An estimated £3.5 billion in new builds remain unsold on the property market Evening Standard · Aug 6
Can Australia make housing affordable while avoiding a major market crash? We may soon find out Politicians’ fever dreams of ‘sustainable price increases’ – where values keep rising, but by less than wages – could happen The Guardian - AU · Aug 6
Homeowners: Don't Skip This Protection An owner’s title insurance policy shields your finances in the event of a dispute. Kiplinger · Aug 6
Positive Persimmon looks to tap into ‘Burnham bounce’ on housebuilding Firm lifts outlook, saying it is well placed to benefit from PM’s focus on new homes despite cost pressures from Iran war The Guardian - UK · Aug 6
Property listings giant defies house price slump Shifting sands mean Australia's biggest property website can't afford to sit on its laurels even as it proclaims a better-than-expected year. AAP · Aug 6
Morning Mail: First home buyers’ scheme twist; explosive drone scare at German airport; butterflies on the move Homes bought under 5% deposit scheme turned into investments; drone carrying explosives found in Leipzig The Guardian - AU · Aug 5
Nearly 1,500 properties bought using first home buyers’ 5% deposit scheme converted into investments New data shows the federal government scheme has been used by high-income borrowers, including one couple earning an annual $674,000 The Guardian - AU · Aug 5
Renovations Boom As the Housing Market Stalls Thinking about remodeling? Here's how to pick the right project and nab the best price. Kiplinger · Aug 5
Homes in Australia are now cheaper – why can’t the government sell this good news story? Ministers love to claim credit for things like cheaper petrol and cheaper pharmaceuticals – why not cheaper housing? The Guardian - AU · Aug 5
Poor financial habits, high debt fuel mortgage rejections Homebuyers are increasingly being rejected for mortgages not because they lack income, but because poor financial habits and high household debt are making it harder to qualify for housing loans, according to Government Housing (GH) Bank. Bangkok Post · Aug 4
Rival plan to close Labor's 'widow tax' loophole sooner Australians who inherit an investment property from their partner won't lose their access to negative gearing, draft laws revealed by the treasurer confirm. AAP · Aug 4
Evening Standard · Aug 4 Families living in 'pain and anguish' in overcrowded housing, says London borough's mayor Council housing bosses say they’re struggling to find homes for overcrowded families due to a lack of larger properties
Kiplinger · Aug 4 New NYC Pied-À-Terre Tax Faces Its First Big Test There's some confusion swirling over Mayor Mamdani's "second-home tax" on some high-value homes in New York City.
InsideEVs · Aug 4 EVgo Is Adding Over 500 New Fast Chargers Where Millions Of Americans Already Shop One of the largest charging operators is adding stalls where Americans spend some time away from their EVs: shopping centers.
Evening Standard · Aug 4 London ‘worse than any other city’ for affordable housing planning delays Some social housing developments in London have taken longer than two years to approve
Evening Standard · Aug 4 London Green leader vows to make it harder for people to drive cars as he lays out vision for borough Southwark leader Jame McAsh laid out his vision for the borough, including increasing affordable housing, tackling the climate emergency and resisting immigration raids
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3 Trump meets his obstinate match in Iran’s hardball regime US president reduced to bemoaning Tehran’s ‘unbelievable duplicity’ as he struggles to find solid negotiating ground
Evening Standard · Aug 3 South London council approves controversial plans for 249 new homes Critics say the approval of a 249-home social housing redevelopment is at odds with Merton Council’s own planning guidelines
Benzinga · Aug 3 Jamie Dimon's $750 Billion Housing Bet Puts Homebuilder ETFs Back in Focus JPMorgan Chase & Co’s (NYSE:JPM) decision to deploy $750 billion into U.S. housing over the next decade reflects its confidence in the long-term fundamentals of the housing market, putting housing-related ETFs back in focus.
International Business Times · Aug 3 Rich Young Americans Are Walking Away From Stocks. Gold, Crypto and Real Estate Are Taking Their Place Rather than relying primarily on publicly traded stocks and bonds, younger millionaires are increasingly seeking diversification through alternative investments.
The Times of India · Aug 3 In 1972, a millionaire built an artificial island in the Pacific to create a tax-free country, but it disappeared before becoming a nation What if you could build your own country, write your own laws and never pay taxes again? That was the extraordinary vision behind the Republic of Minerva, a self-declared nation founded on an artificial island in the South Pacific in the early 1970s. Backed by wealthy investors and libertarian ideals,…
Bangkok Post · Aug 2 Bargain hunters pounce as market stalls The property downturn is no longer producing the same outcome for everyone. While residential developers pull back amid weak demand and mounting financial pressure, brokers and private equity investors are stepping forward, seeing one of the strongest buying opportunities in years.