Three-bedder in Pelican sells $250k above reserve at auction for $1.2 million There was also a surprising result at an auction in Marks Point. Newcastle Herald · Dec 4, 2023
What We Know About Evergrande's Financial Future A Hong Kong court on Monday gave Chinese property giant Evergrande until the end of January to put together a restructuring plan, offering the embattled firm much-needed breathing room as it teeters on the brink of bankruptcy. International Business Times · Dec 4, 2023
Auction result breaks Islington suburb record one week after last top sale Another auction in Broadmeadow drew 18 registered bidders. Newcastle Herald · Dec 4, 2023
UK house prices likely to fall by 1% next year, says Rightmove Competition among sellers will increase as mortgage rates settle at ‘elevated’ level, website predicts The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2023
We all know about JobKeeper, which helped Australians keep their jobs in a global crisis. So how about HomeKeeper? Bipartisan support for temporary extra government spending to preserve businesses and jobs through JobKeeper was one of the few positive outcomes from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Conversation · Dec 3, 2023
Cessnock is booming: how will the city cope with 112,000 people? 'I don't think you can ever do enough forward planning.' Newcastle Herald · Dec 3, 2023
Dear Abby: How much should I help friend who’s homeless? Reader doesn’t want a roommate but worries about the safety and living conditions of friend living in a car. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 3, 2023
Chinese developer Evergrande risking liquidation if creditors veto its plan for handling huge debts A Hong Kong court will convene a hearing Monday on troubled Chinese property developer Evergrande's plans for restructuring its more than $300 billion in debts The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2023
'Unprecedented' levels of deprivation caused by UK political choices, report finds THE Tory government has been urged to reform the benefits system following new research that shows people living in Scotland’s social housing are… The National (Scotland) · Dec 3, 2023
Homeless crisis sparks call for Scotland to declare 'national housing emergency' CHARITIES have called on the Scottish Government to declare a national housing emergency, claiming Scotland’s homeless system is at breaking point… The National (Scotland) · Dec 3, 2023
Vacant property taxes, levies and caps on the table as NSW Labor reviews Airbnbs and short-term rentals Exclusive: Minns government to place every aspect of housing ‘under the microscope’ as it confronts rental crisis The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2023
Mayor of London’s decision to reject plan for Las Vegas-style giant sphere to be reviewed The future of a 21,000 capacity Las Vegas style sphere in Stratford hangs in the balance The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2023
RBA likely to spare borrowers Christmas rates pain The Reserve Bank interest rate decision and growth statistics for the September quarter to dominate the economic agenda this week. AAP · Dec 2, 2023
If taxing the rich is so fraught, maybe we need a rethink The cost of government is rising, yet raising taxes is bad politics. From productivity to ‘degrowth’, the left ought to get behind the more radical approaches The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 2, 2023 A woman’s eviction from Richton Park home shows flaws of crime-free ordinances If calling police is a step law-abiding citizens are encouraged to do, crime-free ordinances that punish them from doing so only threaten to hinder police investigations.
Wallpaper · Dec 2, 2023 Low-energy house in Catalonia minimises its footprint to make the most of its site Alventosa Morell Arquitectes’ low-energy house in Catalonia nestles into the landscape
Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2023 Mortgage Guarantee Scheme extended – 10 of the best London first-time buys under £600,000 With the Mortgage Guarantee Scheme extended until June 2025, there's still time to secure a £600,000 home with a five per cent deposit. Here are ten of the best
Reason · Dec 1, 2023 Seattle Banned Landlords From Rejecting Tenants Based on Criminal Records. Will the Supreme Court Step in? The political push behind the law was well-meaning. But it will backfire on many prospective renters.
Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2023 MSG Sphere developers say scheme still dead despite ministers 'calling in' planning rejection Plans for a huge orb-like structure in Stratford were rejected by Sadiq Khan
The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2023 UK economy shows signs of steadying amid pause in interest rate rises Modest fall in mortgage costs and rising manufacturer confidence fuel hopes that pressure is easing on consumers and companies
The National (Scotland) · Dec 1, 2023 Tenants' union vows to fight 'tooth and nail' for rent controls as prices soar TENANTS' rights campaigners have vowed to fight “tooth and nail” for comprehensive rent controls after it was revealed prices had soared above…
The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023 Tech innovations reinventing real estate landscape Real estate in India stands as a distinctive asset class, boasting a lineage of innovation, expansion and occasional challenges. PropTech start-ups are revolutionizing the sector with digital makeover, transforming transactions, urban planning and design, construction, rental and property management. These start-ups are rewriting the playbook of the real estate industry,…
The National (Scotland) · Dec 1, 2023 Court rules parts of Edinburgh's crackdown on Airbnb-style properties 'unfair' Parts of the City of Edinburgh Council’s short-term let licensing policy are “unfair” and “illogical”, a judge has ruled, in a decision…
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 1, 2023 Chicago City Hall is owed billions of dollars it hasn’t managed to collect A Sun-Times analysis finds that thousands of scofflaws — many from the suburbs — have dodged city debts over the years, depriving City Hall of a massive sum of money as Mayor Brandon Johnson faces steep budget challenges.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2023 UK house prices rise for third straight month as mortgage rates fall Nationwide says average property price was £258,557 in November, £5,231 down on same month last year