'Poor, poor planning': council wants sit down on major housing estate There's concern future residents will pay the price. Newcastle Herald · Nov 29, 2023
Homebuyer Demand Softens Despite Lower Rates Homebuyers continue to hold out for lower rates and more listings, economist says. Kiplinger · Nov 29, 2023
Economic data shows households are feeling the pinch. But will the RBA stop raising rates? Inflation is set to drop back to under 3% growth by this time next year – if it weren’t for the stage-three tax cuts, that is The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2023
See the Scottish streets named among the 50 best places to live in the UK SIX Scottish streets have been praised in a new list looking at some of the best places to live in the UK. The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2023
Austrian Property Tycoon's Signa To File For Insolvency Rene Benko's real estate giant Signa -- whose vast portfolio includes New York's iconic Chrysler building -- on Wednesday announced it would initiate insolvency proceedings, marking the spectacular downfall of the self-made Austrian tycoon. International Business Times · Nov 29, 2023
Homeowners told not to expect interest rate cut until 2025 as mortgage squeeze goes on Leading economists at the OECD also stressed the UK would have the second slowest GDP growth of the G7 group of wealthy nations Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2023
Despite strong economy, Texas cities grapple with excess office space As remote and hybrid working become the new normal, major Texas cities are facing a decline in office tenants. It’s too soon to tell what that means for the vitality of downtowns. The Texas Tribune · Nov 29, 2023
UK mortgage approvals increase after interest rates held at 5.25% Bank of England figures showed that 47,400 mortgages were approved for house purchases in October. The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023
The world economy will slow next year because of inflation, high rates and war, OECD says The global economy, which has proved surprisingly resilient this year, is expected to falter next year under the strain of wars, still-elevated inflation and continued high interest rates The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023
Government reveals plan for 350 new rough sleeper homes in London The announcement comes amid a record-high number of people recorded sleeping on the capital's streets Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2023
Croudace Bay sale tops suburb record The previous record sale for a house in Croudace Bay was $1.525m. Newcastle Herald · Nov 29, 2023
More rent protections likely for NT, SA and WA tenants A suite of renting reforms are set to be passed in South Australian and Northern Territory, and Western Australia is also looking to modernise its tenancy laws. AAP · Nov 29, 2023
'Deplorable' scammer duped prospective renters Police are appealing for help to find a man they allege falsely advertised short-stay accommodation for lease before taking money from prospective renters. AAP · Nov 29, 2023
Australia’s inflation rate eased to 4.9% in October, reducing likelihood of another rate rise Consumer price index rose last month at an annual rate of 4.9%, which is lower than economists had forecast The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2023
The Conversation · Nov 29, 2023 What are young Australians most worried about? Finding affordable housing, they told us Many of us were anxious and fearful during the COVID pandemic, but we’ve probably started to feel a lot better since lockdowns have stopped and life looks more like it did previously.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 28, 2023 'Lazy': jury's out on new state rules for council housing density caps NSW Liberals called the new rules 'lazy' and 'ill-thought-through'.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 28, 2023 Chicago wrongly limited affordable housing with aldermanic prerogative, HUD says Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration is being asked to enter talks for an “informal resolution” of an almost five-year civil rights investigation by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
USAFacts · Nov 28, 2023 Where are home prices rising and falling in the US? Camden, New Jersey, saw a 10.6% increase in home prices this past year, the biggest nationwide increase. El Paso, Texas (10.3%), and Syracuse, New York (9.6%), followed.
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023 Donald Trump will take the stand again at fraud trial The former president is expected to return to the stand as the closing witness for the defence
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023 Judge cites handwritten will and awards real estate to Aretha Franklin's sons A judge overseeing the estate of Aretha Franklin has assigned real estate to the late star’s sons
AAP · Nov 28, 2023 Easing inflation takes heat off interest rate rises Cooling inflation figures have improved the chances of the Reserve Bank keeping interest rates on hold.
AAP · Nov 28, 2023 Call for essential worker housing near train stations Developers could set aside cheap housing for essential workers if transport hubs are rezoned for more density, housing reform advocates say.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 28, 2023 Cook County property tax tool shows owners where their tax money goes The online education tool, “Where Your Money Goes,” calculates the money owed to each school district or other local unit of government in the past two years — showing the increase or decrease from the year before.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023 Building houses on Britain’s vast, exclusive golf courses makes sense for everyone – even golfers Such radical plans wouldn’t just help tackle our chronic lack of housing, but also let the sport shed its elitist tag, says Phineas Harper, chief executive of Open City
The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023 Renting property in the UK: how to get the home you want Know what you want and set an all-inclusive budget