‘Strong rebound’ for UK housing market with 6% more homes for sale than a year ago Zoopla says it is on target for highest number of new listings on its site in any February in a decade The Guardian - UK · Feb 25
The Guardian view on temporary accommodation bills: short-term fixes must be backed up by housebuilding Editorial: Liverpool council’s success in negotiating with landlords is a model of how to save to invest in housing The Guardian - UK · Feb 24
Almost half of homeowners feel trapped by high mortgage rates, study reveals A fifth of renters have given up on homeownership, according to poll The Independent UK · Feb 24
Supreme Court rules the Postal Service can't be sued, even when mail is intentionally not delivered A divided Supreme Court has ruled that Americans can’t sue the U.S. Postal Service, even when employees deliberately refuse to deliver mail The Independent UK · Feb 24
UK’s biggest student housing provider hit by fall in international enrolment Unite Group cuts rents at some universities and raises cash by selling London site to joint venture for £186m The Guardian - UK · Feb 24
Dallas’ affordable housing supply is evaporating, report finds High-cost housing in Texas’ third-largest city reflects challenges across the state, which has faced an affordability crisis amid extraordinary growth. The Texas Tribune · Feb 24
Paid $200 for one night, stayed 5 years rent-free: The New York hotel case that ended in a guilty plea In big cities, housing disputes can take unusual turns. The case, centred on a Manhattan hotel room, has drawn attention for years. A man who reportedly managed to live rent-free in a well-known hotel for nearly 5 years, often avoiding notice while accumulating unusual privileges. What began as a single… The Times of India · Feb 24
Tax expert worried Australia on path to neo-feudal society as housing wealth drives inequality Real inequality is between those who have assets and those without in same generation, not young versus old, says ANU academic The Guardian - AU · Feb 24
I’m a real estate agent – here’s how I budget with inconsistent income ‘You just have to budget the inconsistent income properly and use money strategically when it’s there,’ realtor Lisa Patterson says The Independent UK · Feb 23
US ambassador to France vows not to interfere in its domestic affairs Charles Kushner, father of president’s son-in-law Jared, failed to show up to meeting to explain US comments relating to death of far-right activist The Guardian - UK · Feb 23
Trump Organization plans first Trump-branded luxury skyscraper in Australia worth $1.06 billion The Trump Organization has signed an agreement to build its first skyscraper in Australia, marking a major step into the country’s property market. The Times of India · Feb 23
How You Can Use the Financial Resource Built Into Your Home to Help With Your Long-Term Goals Homeowners are increasingly using their home equity, through products like HELOCs and home equity loans, as a financial resource for managing debt, funding renovations and more. Kiplinger · Feb 23
The work-from-home setup that could lift your house value by £40,000 Working from home remains a hot topic - and a divisive one - but it can really boost some properties’ value The Independent UK · Feb 23
More tradies on the tools a key election promise A state premier on track for a thumping election victory is determined to focus on housing policies, promising incentives for building apprentices. AAP · Feb 23
The Independent UK · Feb 23 Mortgage and business lending slowdown expected in 2026 but dip is ‘temporary’ ‘All signs’ point to 2026 being a temporary dip, rather than a long-term slowdown, according to the EY Item Club bank lending forecast.
Kiplinger · Feb 22 Want to Buy a Home With a Friend? Here's How to Prevent Legal Headaches With rising home prices leading more people to co-buy homes with friends, it's essential to have a co-tenancy agreement that clearly defines the deal.
Evening Standard · Feb 21 Andrew Mountbatten Windsor challenged his removal from the Royal Lodge by saying 'I'm the Queen's son', insider claims The former prince was forced to leave his home in Windsor for Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk
Kiplinger · Feb 21 I'm a Wealth Adviser: This Strategy Can Slash Your Taxes on Large Stock or Property Sales Selling a major asset can result in huge capital gains taxes, but combining direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting can significantly reduce your tax bill.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 21 ‘Psychological torture’: Spanish tenants fight back against housing ‘harassment’ Court in Madrid will soon decide whether developers are using construction to force people out of their homes
The Guardian - UK · Feb 21 Survivor of financial abuse invited to advise ministers after Guardian report City minister Lucy Rigby acts after woman faced repossession of house burned down by controlling husband
The Guardian - UK · Feb 20 ‘It’s now or never’: Tunbridge Wells residents race to save commons from developers Campaign launched amid fears land in heart of Kent town that has been put up for sale could be turned into flats
The Independent UK · Feb 19 HUD proposes rule that would force noncitizens from public housing The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is proposing a rule that would limit public housing mostly to citizens, which advocates fear could lead to tens of thousand of people being evicted
The Independent UK · Feb 19 Average US long-term mortgage rate dips to 6.01%, lowest level in more than 3 years The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week to its lowest level in more than three years, but remains around 6% in the same narrow range it has been in this year
The Times of India · Feb 19 Lewis University moves classes online after ICE leases space in same building Lewis University is moving some classes online at its Oak Brook location due to ICE's presence in the same building. The university cited concerns about potential protests and community worries, aiming to ensure a safe learning environment. This precautionary measure will be in effect from February 16th to 21st.
Bored Panda · Feb 19 “Not Who You Think She Is”: Erika Kirk’s Alleged Epstein Link Reignites Viral Conspiracy Theories “She's an embezzler. She's a criminal,” one commenter wrote online as speculation continued over whether Erika Kirk has connections with Jeffrey Epstein.