Four Reasons to Tap Opportunity Zones Before They Expire As a provision in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, opportunity zones could sunset at the end of 2026, but there’s still time to maximize major tax benefits. Kiplinger · Feb 7, 2024
UK house prices rise at fastest rate since January 2023 Lower mortgage rates lead to increased buyer and seller confidence, says Halifax The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2024
Public comment sought on manufactured home estate plans at Windella Plans for 282-lot estate now on exhibition at Maitland Council. Newcastle Herald · Feb 7, 2024
UK house prices rise 1.3% in January as mortgage rates tumble Prices were up 2.5% year-on-year, but in London they were slightly down on January 2023 Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2024
Uber posts first full-year operating profit as a listed company – business live 2023 was an “inflection point for Uber”, says CEO Dara Khosrowshahi The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2024
China's Property Bubble Bust Is Beginning To Look Like Japan's China's slide into deflation came when Japan was snapping out of it. In the third quarter of 2023, Japan's residential property price index rose at an annual rate of 2.4%, following an even more significant rise in the previous two quarters. International Business Times · Feb 7, 2024
Companies connected to Spotlight site redevelopment go under The St Hilliers construction business has collapsed. Newcastle Herald · Feb 7, 2024
More social housing as cost-of-living crisis hits hard Homelessness organisations have painted a dire picture of the crisis facing Queensland as the government announces more social housing but admits it takes time. AAP · Feb 7, 2024
'Significant' number of rentals fail mandated standards People posing as potential tenants in an undercover operation found a significant proportion of rental homes are failing to meet mandatory minimum standards. AAP · Feb 6, 2024
Housing revolt erupts over NSW plan to ramp up building A battle over housing is underway between the NSW government and local councils, which claims communities are being kept in the dark about zoning changes. AAP · Feb 6, 2024
Yellen Says US Commercial Property Concerns 'Manageable' US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expressed concern Tuesday about the commercial real estate sector in the current environment of higher interest rates -- but added that the overall situation should be "manageable." International Business Times · Feb 6, 2024
Yellen confident in economic recovery despite real estate concerns Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expresses confidence in the strong US economy, citing low unemployment and robust job creation, despite concerns about infl... Top News · Feb 6, 2024
Thrifty December cures sales-fuelled debt hangover Many shoppers racked up credit card bills during the November sales but the damage could have been worse given acute financial pressures. AAP · Feb 6, 2024
Premature deaths of hundreds of homeless Australians ‘completely unacceptable’, housing minister says Comments from Julie Collins come in response to Guardian Australia investigation and as advocates push for new ways to monitor crisis The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2024 Thought we were on track for a rate cut? For now, the RBA says it’s time to come back to earth RBA governor Michele Bullock wants to make Australian inflation is truly under control before releasing the handbrake on interest rates
Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2024 'Worst could be behind' construction sector, influential survey suggests, amid rate-cut hopes But figures showed the sector was still in decline in January
Newcastle Herald · Feb 6, 2024 Confidence grows in Newcastle property market amid predictions of rate cut 'A lot of buyer and sellers were sitting on their hands'.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2024 RBA leaves official interest rate on hold fuelling hopes mortgage repayment pain has peaked Reserve Bank leaves cash rate at 4.35% at its first board meeting of 2024 in a move that was widely anticipated by economists as inflation eases
Top News · Feb 5, 2024 Beecher Terrace low-income housing tax credit program faces criticism The article discusses the flaws and inefficiencies of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program in the US and suggests alternative solutions.
Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2024 DLR extension: TfL launch consultation to extend light railway to Thamesmead TfL has said that the proposed route to Thamesmead could potentially be extended to Belvedere and beyond
AAP · Feb 5, 2024 New social housing target for the sunshine state The Queensland government has pledged to build 53,500 more social homes by 2046 but construction industry delays may halt the ambitious target.
Tom’s Guide · Feb 5, 2024 This stacked monitor is a game changer for my home setup — here’s why The Geminos T stacked monitor system started life as a Kickstarter project back in 2022
AAP · Feb 5, 2024 It's rubbish: TikTok MP trashes 'lazy' youth cliche One of Australia's most-followed MPs on TikTok says older generations are too lazy and careless to show up on the platforms youth use.
Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2024 London leaver: 'my mortgage in Cheshire is just £400 a month compared to £1,200 on rent in Finsbury Park' Luke McDowell had no money left over after rent living in London, but with his £175k house near Manchester he has plenty of disposable income
Newcastle Herald · Feb 5, 2024 Highfields auction results in suburb record $1.53m sale There were 37 auctions scheduled in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.