Weekly Must-Read: China’s Local Governments Paid Record $174 Billion in Bond Interest Last Year Total is up nearly 10% from 2022, with outstanding debt climbing by 16% last year Caixin Global · Feb 2, 2024
Architect Amin Taha puts 15 Clerkenwell Close up for sale with plans to fund a new project After a lengthy planning battle in which the building's future was eventually secured, the architect hopes to move to an ambitious new premises Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2024
Vacated Fitzroy tenants see their former apartments relisted for hundreds of dollars more Renter given notice to vacate home in October says seeing the apartment relisted ‘really just pissed us off’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2024
Inflation in Europe Eases, Boosting Speculation of Rate Cuts Inflation in Europe eases to 2.8% in January, fueling speculation of interest rate cuts. The decline offers hope for a stagnant economy. Top News · Feb 1, 2024
Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold at 5.25% City forecasters do not expect the first cut in the cost of borrowing until May or June Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2024
Why Ground Lease REITs Are Building in Popularity As more property owners in need of liquidity use ground leases to unlock capital, real estate investors could reap the rewards. Kiplinger · Feb 1, 2024
Luxury lakefront home at Bolton Point eyes record-breaking price The record sale price for a house in Bolton Point is $3.05m. Newcastle Herald · Feb 1, 2024
Bank of England expected to hold rates and warn on inflation Wage growth fears likely to make Bank policymakers wait before cutting interest rates from 5.25% The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024
Tax talk turns negative as Labor gears for relief Changes to tax cuts that increase the returns of lower to middle-income earners have spurred speculation about whether negative gearing changes are next. AAP · Feb 1, 2024
Suburb profile: the rise of Fletcher's million-dollar homes The median house price in Fletcher is $916,665. Newcastle Herald · Feb 1, 2024
Australian inflation is under control – now it’s time to worry about the economic health of households We might be safe from further interest rate rises but most Australians are still doing it tough and keeping their purses closed The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2024
Newcastle home prices up just 0.1 per cent in January 'It is pretty clear some momentum has come out of the marketplace'. Newcastle Herald · Jan 31, 2024
Home prices climb and rate cuts could fuel more growth The Australian market is stuck between the competing forces of poor affordability and a supply demand mismatch. AAP · Jan 31, 2024
Australia’s property market upswing continues as house prices and rents rise again Home values rose 0.4% in January and rents increased 0.8% but the housing market remained varied around the country The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2024 Home truths: TV’s Kevin McCloud thinks Australia should stop building such big houses The Grand Designs presenter on how the yimby mantra and infill development can solve the housing shortage
Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2024 Inside the stylish Hackney infill house built by two architect friends on the site of a derelict garage Architects Alexander Hills and Anthony Engi Meacock joined forces – and resources – to carve out a clever self-build house from a dilapidated old garage
Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2024 Transport for London seeks partner for ‘effectively car-free’ 1,500-new-home development in Newham The five-hectare Docklands site was previously used by TfL for work on the Elizabeth Line
Top News · Jan 31, 2024 EU markets watchdog issues warning on real estate funds Learn about the warning issued by the EU markets watchdog regarding real estate funds, highlighting potential risks and regulatory concerns.
Creative Bloq · Jan 31, 2024 Mobile Pixels Geminos review: double the screen, double the productivity? This pair of stacked 24 screens is cleverly designed to fold down into a more subtle configuration - but how useful is this pricey feature?
Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2024 Cheaper mortgage rates drive house price recovery to start 2024 Britain’s biggest building society said the average cost of a home in the UK rose to £257,656 this month
The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2024 UK house prices rise at strongest rate in a year Though rapid rebound is unlikely, outlook for property market ‘is a little more positive’, says Nationwide
Newcastle Herald · Jan 31, 2024 New wine brand to launch after $4.25m sale of Black Cluster vineyard in Pokolbin The buyer is from one of Australia's best-known winemaking families.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2024 Afternoon Update: inflation falls to two-year low; Iran on alert for US response; and Melbourne’s new poo museum Attention turns to if and when the RBA will begin cutting interest rates if it becomes confident inflation will drop to its 2-3% target range
Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2024 London first-time buyers: 63% buying jointly as house prices, deposits and interest rates remain high Sole first-time buyers were in the majority just eight years ago but rising mortgage costs and house prices have made it harder to buy alone
The Hindu · Jan 30, 2024 The story of a peacemaker and an award for efforts to promote amity Tamil Nadu government confers Kottai Ameer Communal Harmony Award on fact-checker Mohammed Zubair, drawing nationwide attention.