The Latest Breaking News on Real Estate

Unite Students boss leaves as rents soar amid chronic student housing shortage

He leaves the student landlord in strong shape, with its properties all but full for 2023-24

Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2023

Rents reach new record high with average home receiving 25 inquiries

Average rent in London reaches £2,627 per month

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

Evergrande, the ‘runaway’ developer that could become a wrecking ball for China’s economy

The regulatory crackdown that sparked arrests and a debt crisis in China’s second-biggest developer may do more harm than good to market, say analysts

The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2023

Donald Trump drops off Forbes 400 list of wealthiest people in the US

He’s $300m shy of the cutoff, according to the magazine, though with an estimated $2.6bn he’s got plenty of pocket change

The Guardian - US · Oct 4, 2023

Renters hit affordability limit as pace of growth eases

Australian renters are getting closer to the maximum they can afford, with as many as 70,000 rentals needed to bring the market into a healthier balance.

AAP · Oct 4, 2023

Victorian treasurer admits sparking tax firestorm

Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas concedes he created a "firestorm of interest" when he announced tax reforms directly to the development industry.

AAP · Oct 4, 2023

New Homes Awards 2023 winners: from Scandi eco-homes to affordable first-time buyer flats and luxe penthouses

After months of anticipation, take a closer look at the champions setting the standard for house-building excellence in the capital, who were honoured at the Evening Standard’s annual awards

Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2023

Housebuilding companies saved billions from Tory delays to low-carbon rules

Exclusive: Almost £40m given since 2010 as government delays to low-carbon regulations save builders and developers billions

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023

Massive Wallsend seniors living complex back on the table

The development includes 237 units and a childcare centre.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 4, 2023

Mayor Brandon Johnson establishes city’s first chief homelessness officer

The move comes a day before a public hearing before the City Council on the mayor’s proposal to raise the real estate transfer tax on high-end home sales to create dedicated funding to combat homelessness.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 4, 2023