Disabled woman 'trapped' in Bethnal Green flat and forced to crawl up stairs after lift breaks Wheelchair user Abbi Brown, 31, ‘has been denied access to a working lift’ Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2024
Mortgage costs to jump for 3m more households, says Bank of England The central bank stressed that UK lenders are still in a strong position to support households and businesses, even if the economic backdrop worsens. The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024
Premier courts 'city shaper' developers for housing fix Private sector developers are being lobbied to help the NSW government tackle the state's housing crisis and prevent Sydney becoming a city without youth. AAP · Jun 27, 2024
Labor’s build-to-rent bill knocked back in Senate as Coalition and Greens team up Greens want 100% of build-to-rent properties to be affordable and Coalition says bill would just ‘give foreign fund managers a tax cut’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2024
Build-to-rent incentive plan hits opposition roadblock The government's build-to-rent incentive program has been sent to an inquiry by the opposition and Greens despite a chronic shortage of rental homes. AAP · Jun 27, 2024
It’s just as hard at 70 to buy your first home in Australia I was facing the prospect of homelessness via the off-ramp of eviction – but I couldn’t get a loan and ended up not far from where I started The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2024
Stock Market Today: Stocks Struggle for Direction on Inflation Concerns Another hot inflation reading from overseas and some real estate weakness at home made for a choppy session. Kiplinger · Jun 26, 2024
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'Whole series of data' before next rates call: RBA The Reserve Bank's outlook on inflation is little changed and more data is needed to build a fuller picture of the economy, the deputy governor says. AAP · Jun 26, 2024
Efforts to sell ‘Anglo neighborhoods in Israel’ at LA synagogue erupt in protests Pro-Palestinian protesters accuse companies of trying to sell stolen land in the West Bank, and question legality The Guardian - US · Jun 26, 2024
‘Normal politics won’t stop it’: housing crisis dominates election in Hitchin Gentrification is pricing out people from Hertfordshire town where voters are divided over plans to build new homes The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2024
Comment: 'Having your rental deposit held hostage? It's time we fought back' We’re leaving £724 million a year on the table by letting landlords skim off the top for spurious charges Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2024
Revocable vs Irrevocable Trusts: It Comes Down to Control vs Protection With the threat of the estate tax sunset officially resolved, picking a trust is now a choice between long-term asset protection and tax-free basis step-ups. Kiplinger · Jun 26, 2024
These Street Names Could Boost Your Home Value by Thousands Living in a home with one of these street names could significantly increase the value of your property. Kiplinger · Jun 26, 2024
Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2024 Under the influence: Should you use a property influencer to sell your home? Expert buying agent Camilla Dell understands the pressure sellers are under, but has some cautionary tales about putting your home on social media
Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2024 The great mortgage gamble: Is now the right time to buy a home — or should you wait for a rate reduction? With mortgage market volatility and interest rates still high, many would-be buyers are facing the same dilemma — is now the right time to buy? The experts assess the options
The Guardian - AU · Jun 26, 2024 Australia’s inflation rises to 4%, stoking concern interest rates could increase again The consumer price index increased to its highest level in 2024, indicating the Reserve Bank is unlikely to cut interest rates soon
AAP · Jun 25, 2024 Flipping good deal: property profits hit a 14-year high More than 94 per cent of national home sales in the first three months of 2024 recorded a nominal gain, the highest profitability rate since 2010.
Kiplinger · Jun 25, 2024 How Short-Term Real Estate Rentals Can Lower Your Tax Exposure Short-term rental properties can be profitable from both a business and tax perspective.
AAP · Jun 25, 2024 Pipes dream underpins Adelaide housing roadmap SA Premier Peter Malinauskas launched his housing roadmap, promising to increase land supply, expedite the planning process and solve infrastructure challenges.
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2024 What is Joe Biden’s net worth? Two-thirds of president’s net worth is tied up in real estate after decades of buying and selling homes in Delaware and surrounding areas
StockNews.com · Jun 24, 2024 3 Must-Invest REITs With Outstanding Growth Prospects Dividends make REITs attractive for investors looking for real-estate exposure. Moreover, the Fed’s anticipated interest rate cuts this year could amplify REIT growth opportunities. Given this backdrop, investors could consider investing in REIT stocks such as Annaly Capital Management (NLY), Chimera Investment (CIM), and AG Mortgage Investment Trust (MITT), which…
AAP · Jun 24, 2024 Worsening rental affordability hurting regions Renters in the regions are having to find an extra $153 a week to go towards keeping a roof over their heads, on average, compared to June 2020.
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2024 Yellen announces efforts to boost housing supply as high prices create crunch The Biden administration is announcing new steps to increase access to affordable housing
The Texas Tribune · Jun 24, 2024 As more Texans struggle with housing costs, homeownership becoming less attainable A new housing report from Harvard University found that would-be homebuyers need to make more money than ever if they want to buy a home in Texas’ urban areas.