Trump should pay $370m and be barred from New York business, state AG argues Letitia James submits final briefs before closing arguments in a case that imperils his business empire The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024
Americans living in their cars are finding refuge in ‘safe parking lots’ Municipalities and non-profits are establishing secure lots to address the rising number of people who live in cars or RVs The Guardian - US · Jan 5, 2024
'Just fix it!': Why Portugal's housing crisis keeps getting worse In Portugal, the home ownership rate among young people has plummeted by 50% over two generations, leaving Portugal's youngest with little choice but to struggle to find financial independence or leave the country. France 24 · Jan 5, 2024
The Greens ring in the new year with a new fight over Australia’s housing crisis Adam Bandt signals new rent freeze push and criticises ‘tax cuts for billionaires’ as Labor aims to get ‘help to buy’ scheme through parliament The Guardian - AU · Jan 5, 2024
Average London house price down £12,000 in 2023, but 'crash' predictions proven wrong Some economists thought London house prices could fall by as much as 10% Evening Standard · Jan 5, 2024
Primrose Hill: from glittering A-list hangout to battleground for public safety? Primrose Hill exploded in popularity over lockdown. Now the tragic death of a teenager leaves residents searching for answers on how to make their park safe for everyone Evening Standard · Jan 5, 2024
When college students have no home, it’s up to their schools to step up Research from fall 2020 found that 43% of students at four-year institutions were experiencing housing insecurity and 14% were experiencing homelessness. Illinois is addressing the problem. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 5, 2024
How we turned our chilly terraced house into a joyful and exciting home Inspired by the artist Donald Judd, we focused on colour, pattern and texture The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2024
Mapped: The highest and lowest average house prices in the UK at the end of 2023 Halifax’s House Price Index says property values increased by 1.7 per cent across the board in 2023, although some regions recorded a significant drop The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024
Europe's inflation is up after months of decline. It could mean a longer wait for interest rate cuts Inflation is on the rebound in Europe The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024
UK house prices rise again but Halifax forecasts up to 4% drop in 2024 Growth rates driven by shortage of properties on market, says mortgage lender, with typical home worth £287,105 The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2024
Average UK house price ended last year £4,800 higher than at end of 2022 – index The typical UK house price in December 2023 was £287,105, up from £282,305 in the same month a year earlier, Halifax said. The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024
US economy adds more jobs than expected; eurozone inflation rises to 2.9% – as it happened US unemployment rate remains at 3.7% against expectations of an uptick; however jobs increases in November and October are revised lower The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2024
UN tips slow and steady inflation progress in Australia The United Nations says the world economy is in for another tough year, with Australia and other developed economies in Asia facing strong headwinds. AAP · Jan 4, 2024
The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024 Mortgage market ‘heating up’ but homeowners still face ‘painful’ cost increase despite falling rates The average rate on a two-year fixed mortgage deal has fallen from 5.92 per cent to 5.87 per cent
The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024 Registration of new apartments comes to a standstill in Chennai and other parts of the State: CREDAI Registration of apartments in Chennai & other parts of Tamil Nadu halted due to single agreement system with composite valuation methodology, causing concern for home buyers & builders.
The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024 Average long-term mortgage rates edge higher, snapping 9-week slide The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged higher this week, ending a nine-week slide that gave prospective homebuyers some breathing room after home loan borrowing soared to the highest level in more than two decades
The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024 Upscale residential sales surge in Hyderabad in 2023: Report Hyderabad witnessed a 6% YoY growth in residential property sales in 2023, with 46,985 units launched, & 8.8 million sq. ft. of office space leased.
WEKU · Jan 4, 2024 After the Surfside collapse, Florida is seeing a new condo boom The 2021 collapse killed nearly 100 people. Regulations passed since then have raised costs for those living in older buildings. Developers want homeowners to sell so they can put up luxury condos.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2024 Britain’s housing market may be ‘past peak pain’ but what will 2024 bring? Second year of falling prices expected though recovery is likely in the second half as interest rates come down
Evening Standard · Jan 4, 2024 Living in London: essential advice for first-time buyers, renters and homeowners in 2024 Will house prices go up or down? What next for mortgage rates? Where are the best value neighbourhoods now? Your home-buying questions answered
The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024 Homeowners set to benefit from mortgage price wars, experts say Lenders set to undercut one another after record number of homes went on market on Boxing Day
AAP · Jan 4, 2024 Land tax changes to recoup $1b more from Victorians An increase in land tax for more Victorians is expected to raise $1 billion more than previously projected, according to the independent budget office.
The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024 Record Boxing Day bounce in sellers coming to market, says Rightmove The number of buyers contacting estate agents about homes for sale also jumped, the property website said.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 3, 2024 Bring Chicago Home real estate transfer tax would cost renters a lot It would not make housing more affordable or more available, the president of a property management company writes. And it would not improve the quality of housing.