Labour promises rapid housing action after ‘years of Tory paper promises’ Angela Rayner says party’s housing recovery plan will enact reforms delayed by Tories since 2019 manifesto commitments The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2023
The Observer view on leasehold: let’s abolish this antiquated and unfair system It’s simply a money-making scam that allows landowners to exploit those who have bought their own homes The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2023
Will they, won't they? All eyes on RBA Cup Day meeting Stubbornly high inflation has raised the chances of a November interest rate increase by the central bank, putting more financial pressure on borrowers. AAP · Nov 4, 2023
Selling Sunset season 7: who is the richest cast member? Selling Sunset season 7 is now available to stream and we took a look at the net worth of the cast members. Here’s what we found. WhatToWatch · Nov 4, 2023
‘Property porn’ estate agent The Modern House cuts staff amid downturn Aspirational website and Instagram feed joins firms laying off workers as market slowdown hits The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2023
Tory MPs to challenge government if leaseholds ban does not apply to flats Exclusive: Measure in planned bill stopping sale of new properties under leasehold in England and Wales likely to only cover houses The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2023
Lack of affordable housing in Los Angeles' Venice Beach neighborhood inspires activism and art A Los Angeles gallery installation offers a unique art-meets-data look at the eviction crisis in the Venice Beach neighborhood The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023
How does the government support people with Section 8 housing? The Department of Housing and Urban Development offers two rental assistance programs for low-income Americans under Section 8 housing — Project-Based Rental Assistance and Housing Choice Vouchers. USAFacts · Nov 3, 2023
Luxury Home Prices Rise as the Rich Dodge High Mortgage Rates Luxury home prices rose 9% to the highest third-quarter level on record, Redfin reports, growing nearly three times faster than non-luxury prices. Kiplinger · Nov 3, 2023
Santa Fe considers tax on mansions as housing prices soar Outrage over the price of basic housing is spurring calls for a tax on mansions in a Southwestern city cherished by tourists and second-home owners for its adobe architecture and Rocky Mountain vistas The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023
Inside a controversial auction of Gullah-Geechee homes: ‘This land needs to be protected’ Tax-burdened property owned by the descendants of formerly enslaved people in South Carolina is being sold to hedge funds and developers The Guardian - US · Nov 3, 2023
Eric Trump says he was not involved with documents at heart of fraud trial Ex-president’s second son says he relied on accountants and lawyers to check financial records judge has ruled to be fraudulent The Guardian - US · Nov 3, 2023
OPINION - Airport lounges are victims of their own success, they’re now far too popular Forget The Bishops Avenue in north London, Billionaire’s Row in Manhattan or Mount Nicholson in Hong Kong. The most expensive real estate in the world can be found on an aeroplane.Every inch — from the cardboard excuse for a seat in economy class to the luxuriant flat beds in first… Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2023
Eric Trump returns to the witness stand in the family business' civil fraud trial Eric Trump is back on the stand to testify at the civil fraud trial accusing his father of exaggerating his wealth and the value of his assets to deceive banks and insurers The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2023 Family of tenant who killed himself over noise accuse landlord of ‘gross failings’ Exclusive: Relatives reveal landlord Clarion continued to demand rent four months after Mark Pearce’s death
Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2023 Time capsule home of influential modernist architect of Harlow New Town for sale for first time since 1960s John Graham, famous for his design and development of Harlow New Town, built Suncourt in 1960 and lived there until his death in 2021
AAP · Nov 3, 2023 Victims 'did quite well out of' fraudster's scheme A former realtor found guilty of 115 fraud offences strongly maintains that he did not set out to deceive anyone, his barrister says.
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 Federal agents search home of a top fundraiser for New York City Mayor Eric Adams Federal agents have raided the home of a top fundraiser and longtime confidante to New York City Mayor Eric Adams
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 National Association of Realtors CEO stepping down; ex Chicago Sun-Times CEO tapped as interim hire The CEO of the National Association of Realtors is stepping down nearly two months before his planned retirement
The Texas Tribune · Nov 2, 2023 To fight climate change and housing shortage, Austin becomes largest U.S. city to drop parking-spot requirements Affordable housing advocates, developers and climate activists say rules requiring a minimum amount of parking spaces on new projects drives up construction costs and enables a dependency on vehicles to get around town.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 2, 2023 National Association of Realtors CEO Bob Goldberg resigns, replaced by former Sun-Times CEO Nykia Wright Goldberg’s departure follows the resignation of former President Kenny Parcell, who was accused of sexual harassment.
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 Why are Trump’s children testifying at New York civil fraud trial? Former president Donald Trump’s three eldest children, Donald Jr, Eric, and Ivanka, are testifying in the civil fraud trial against the Trump Organization
Kiplinger · Nov 2, 2023 Home Sellers' Costs Could Soon Be Cheaper Due To This Court Case Home sellers may see big changes next year following $1.8B guilty verdict against brokerages that inflated home sales commissions.
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 The average long-term US mortgage rate slips to 7.76% in first drop after climbing 7 weeks in a row The average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan fell slightly this week, ending a seven-week climb —- modest relief for prospective homebuyers grappling with an increasingly unaffordable housing market
Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023 Size of UK build to rent sector has scope to swell, but firms face challenges in London Get Living is among companies that have created large rental homes developments in London