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‘Out of reach’: median home price in Los Angeles nears $1m

House prices have increased more than 30% in five years in the state’s largest city, which has at least 50,000 people living outside

The Guardian - US · Aug 17, 2023

China's government tries to defuse economic fears after real estate developer's debt struggle

China’s government is trying to reassure jittery homebuyers after a major real estate developer missed a payment on its multibillion-dollar debt, reviving fears about the industry’s shaky finances and their impact on the struggling Chinese economy

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

New accusations: Ken Paxton used burner phone, secret email account, fake Uber name to hide ties to Nate Paul

After Paxton’s lawyers sought to dismiss articles of impeachment as unsubstantiated, House managers responded by accusing the suspended attorney general of going to great lengths to cover up his relationship to the real estate investor.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 16, 2023

New, future-proofed retirement homes — from rural idylls to high-end city flats

Seniors are facing a housing crisis of their own, but these new-build retirement properties can offer a new lease on life

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2023

REITs Unveiled: A Comprehensive Guide for Investors

Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, are great for diversifying your portfolio and earning regular income. Explore their benefits and risks here.

Kiplinger · Aug 16, 2023

House prices still rising everywhere except London, official statistics reveal

UK house prices defied expectations of a crash, but prices are on their way down in London

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2023

Mayfield apartment development plans herald boom time for Maitland Road

The Mayfield corridor is poised to mirror Brunker Road at Adamstown.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 16, 2023

National cabinet agrees to build 1.2m new homes in bid to tackle housing crisis

Albanese announces ‘new home bonus’ of up to $3bn for states and territories but continues to reject Greens calls for rent freeze

The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2023

View from The Hill: Albanese unveils boosted housing target and incentive payments ahead of Labor national conference

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced $3 billion in incentives for states and territories and a boosted target for the number of homes to be built, in a package aimed at alleviating Australia’s housing crisis.

The Conversation · Aug 16, 2023

Five tricks to surviving the remortgage hell of 2023, from using a broker to reading the small print

As owners anxiously count down the days until their fixed term ends, here’s how to best avoid the scarily high standard variable rate

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2023