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Srettha Thavisin: the real estate tycoon turned Thai prime minister

Businessman has no experience in government, but Pheu Thai says his industry past means he can help boost economy

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2023

Historic conversions and cutting-edge gems: where to find period-property charm without compromising on modern comforts

New homes across London and Sussex in repurposed landmarks and cutting-edge builds with architectural merit

Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2023

Homes more affordable but borrowers stretched by rising mortgage costs – Halifax

The mortgage lender said soaring interest rates are offsetting the benefits of falling house prices and strong wage growth.

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023

How affordable is your London borough? House price to income ratios for every London area revealed

Despite cooling prices, London homes still cost several times the average salary

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2023

Better than net zero? Making the promised 1.2 million homes climate-friendly would transform construction in Australia

The national cabinet has announced plans to build an extra 1.2 million homes by July 1 2029. The construction, operation and maintenance of buildings accounts for almost a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions in Australia. If these new homes are built in a business-as-usual fashion, they will significantly increase national…

The Conversation · Aug 22, 2023

Johnson OKs deal to raise tax on high-end home sales, use funds to combat homelessness

Compromise cuts transfer tax rate for properties sold under $1 million, progressively raises it for sales above $1 million.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2023

Home sales slumped in July as rising mortgage rates and prices discouraged many would-be homebuyers

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell last month to the slowest pace since January, as elevated mortgage rates and a stubbornly low inventory of homes on the market combined to discourage many would-be homebuyers

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

How a Craigslist scam led me to home ownership at age 28

I finally found a perfect little house in the countryside that was both affordable and accessible – but was it too good to be true?

The Guardian - US · Aug 22, 2023

Who is Srettha Thavisin, the man who could lead Thailand?

The property tycoon is set to become prime minister after his Pheu Thai party secured support from pro-military parties.

Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2023

What Is Redlining?

Redlining is a type of mortgage discrimination in which lenders deny loans based on a neighborhood's racial composition.

Kiplinger · Aug 21, 2023