UK mortgage market contracts for fifth month after Liz Truss mini-budget Approvals at lowest since 2009 – bar during Covid lockdown – as demand for new homes continues to fall The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2023
Bank of England boss signals interest rates may have peaked But Governor Andrew Bailey says rates could rise again if inflationary pressures become embedded The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2023
Car crushed after cut-down tree falls wrong way and crashes into Wicklow garden The accident happened in Greystones yesterday evening Dublin Live · Mar 1, 2023
Yousaf plans empty homes buy-back for rural and key workers The SNP leadership candidate also vowed to support local authorities increasing council tax on empty homes. The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023
Humza Yousaf backs changes to council tax rates for second homes in Scotland HUMZA Yousaf has committed to backing a rise in council tax on second homes should he win the SNP leadership race. The National (Scotland) · Mar 1, 2023
House prices suffer worst slump in 11 YEARS as higher mortgage rates hit buyers House prices have fallen on a monthly basis for six months in a row, according to Nationwide which may sound like good news, however, the reason for the fall is due to higher borrowing costs for buyers Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2023
Persimmon warns on profits after economic turmoil hit the housing market Housebuilding giant Persimmon’s boss cautioned that sales rates seen over the last five months mean completions will be down markedly this year Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2023
Record year at Skipton Building Society accompanied by warning on tougher times The country's fourth largest building society saw revenues of £1.5bn during 2022 and profits rising almost 10% Birmingham Post · Mar 1, 2023
House prices fall by 1.1% in first annual decline for years Prices are now 3.7% lower than their August 2022 peak Wales Online · Mar 1, 2023
Persimmon forecasts big drop in housebuilding in 'uncertain' market The York-based firm has reported revenues of £3.8bn in 2022 Birmingham Post · Mar 1, 2023
WA home builder BGC suspends new orders as Mark McGowan denies government stimulus packages are to blame Mark McGowan refuses to concede his government's pandemic home stimulus grants overheated WA's housing market, as thousands struggle to get new home builds finished. ABC News · Mar 1, 2023
Scottish Government halts controversial Glasgow flats plan for Merchant City car park Over 140 objections were submitted in response to plans to build flats on Ingram Street with concerns raised that the development could threaten the future of a nearby music venue. Glasgow Live · Mar 1, 2023
Bank of England chief signals interest rates may have peaked; mortgage approvals and house prices fall – as it happened UK house prices fall year-on-year for first time since June 2020; consumer credit doubles as people borrow more on credit cards amid cost of living crisis The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2023
Meet the Nassifs: the Sydney property developer, a Lamborghini and a daughter on bail A multimillion-dollar apartment complex found to have building defects is also now the centre of a police investigation The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2023
The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023 House prices dipped 1.1% year-on-year in February, Nationwide reports The building society said it was the first annual decline recorded since June 2020.
Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2023 House prices fall at the fastest rate since 2012 says Nationwide House prices are falling at their fastest rate in more than a decade latest figures show today.
Manchester Evening News · Mar 1, 2023 Mum's anger after housing association carry out two weeks of works on her home 'They said it’s technically liveable, but I don’t agree'
Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2023 Searching for a home to rent in London? How to get ahead of the competition — and what you can ask for in return Competition for rental properties is fierce. Here’s how to stand out — and what you can reasonably ask of your landlord when entering into a new tenancy agreement
Manchester Evening News · Mar 1, 2023 Awaab's Law: What we know ahead of MPs debating crucial Bill this afternoon MPs will finally get to debate Awaab's Law today
The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2023 Afternoon Update: ‘Worst of inflation behind us’; China angry over TikTok bans; and why you should walk 11 minutes a day Australia’s economy loses steam as interest rates bite
AAP · Mar 1, 2023 Fraud-accused Sydney lawyer bailed on $2.6m surety Lawyer Ashlyn Nassif cannot contact her father, controversial property developer Jean Nassif, and 24 other people as part of her bail granted by a magistrate.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2023 Daughter of Sydney developer released on bail after being charged with fraud offences Court hears allegations against Ashlyn Nassif, 27, relate to Skyview development in Castle Hill
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 1, 2023 It’s easier when you pick your voters Chicago’s gerrymandered ward map is the forgotten participant in Tuesday’s City Council elections.
ABC News · Mar 1, 2023 Family mechanic business closes after 46 years amid 'tightest' rental market in Sunshine Coast history A long-running family business on the Sunshine Coast has shut its doors for good, with the owner blaming a lack of affordable rental options.
ABC News · Mar 1, 2023 Gold Coast real estate data shows unit prices rising at faster rate than houses Unit prices on the Gold Coast have risen by 3.95 per cent over the past quarter, while house prices have risen by 0.36 per cent.