Where homes are most (and least) affordable 75% of U.S. homes for sale are unaffordable to typical households. Axios · Jan 19
UK property market ‘on the up’ amid new year bounce in asking prices Average price of a home coming up for sale rises almost £10,000, the largest monthly jump in a decade The Guardian - UK · Jan 19
‘People saw dollar signs’: a year after devastating wildfires, an LA community is fighting displacement As survivors face pressure to sell their land in Altadena, a historic Black community, experts say we’re witnessing ‘climate gentrification’ The Guardian - US · Jan 18
Holiday-home perks under spotlight in ATO clampdown The tax office is planning to clamp down on holiday home tax deductions, as proposed new rules clarify the criteria for which home owners can claim expenses. AAP · Jan 17
Goodbye, Florida: How the Sunshine State has become too expensive for many retirees ‘The low cost of living that Florida used to boast has waned, and those who moved here in pursuit of more affordable living could be looking elsewhere,’ the Florida Chamber of Commerce said The Independent UK · Jan 17
London council housing scandal probe 'points to mass-scale organised fraud and 'criminality at its highest end' Police say ‘hundreds’ of Barking and Dagenham Council-owned homes could have been fraudlently let Evening Standard · Jan 17
Ex-Prince Andrew Will Move to an "Even Smaller" Sandringham House Until Marsh Farm Is Ready, Per Report The property "still needs a lot of attention to make it habitable." Marie Claire · Jan 16
Gen X and millennials set to inherit historic amount of wealth over the next decade ‘The next generations are inheriting a historic amount of wealth and approaching luxury with intention,’ one expert said The Independent UK · Jan 16
How we converted a boxy ‘dump’ into our spacious, light-filled dream home Reducing the number of rooms while creating more space turned an uninspiring house into a thing of beauty with an exotic garden to match The Guardian - UK · Jan 16
Consider These 4 Tweaks to Your 2026 Financial Plan, Courtesy of a Financial Planner There's never a bad time to make or review a financial plan. But recent changes to the financial landscape might make it especially important to do so now. Kiplinger · Jan 16
Bank of England governor calls for fightback against populism; South East Water restores service to most Kent and Sussex homes – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news The Guardian - UK · Jan 16
Woman who first accused Alon and Oren Alexander of sexual assault found dead late last year: officials Kate Whiteman sued the twin brothers in March 2024, accusing them of raping her over a decade earlier The Independent UK · Jan 16
London borough recovers dozens of homes worth £2.8m amid council house fraud crackdown Croydon Council said it had seized back the properties after stepping up investigations following tip offs from residents Evening Standard · Jan 15
Londoners are paying a heavy price for blocked housebuilding pipeline Only 4,550 homes a year are forecast to be completed in London in both 2027 and 2028 Evening Standard · Jan 15
Evening Standard · Jan 15 Huge 18-storey tower set to be built in popular east London neighbourhood The plans will see a tower with 66 new flats built in the middle of the buzzing Walthamstow area
Evening Standard · Jan 15 Rogue west London landlord slapped with £80k fine for renting dangerous building Rajinder Singh Pander ignored Hounslow Council when he was ordered to demolish the unsafe building
The Guardian - UK · Jan 15 Growth figures give boost to Reeves – but it’s too early to get carried away While better-than-expected data for November offers hope for UK economy, clouds remain on the horizon
Evening Standard · Jan 15 Six arrested in £300m social housing fraud probe in London and Italy Five men and one woman aged between 40 and 80 were arrested on suspicion of fraud and bribery offences
The Guardian - UK · Jan 15 UK housebuilder Taylor Wimpey warns of ‘muted’ demand Company expects even lower margins in 2026 as it echoes cautious outlook from estate agents Foxtons and Savills
International Business Times UK · Jan 15 America's Cheapest Cities to Buy a Home Revealed – Where Just a $65,000 Yearly Income Works Discover the most affordable US cities to buy a home where a $65,000 to $85,000 yearly income can secure property. From Pittsburgh to Memphis, see where your money goes further.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 15 UK economy beats forecasts with 0.3% growth in November; Ofwat investigating South East Water over outages – as it happened UK economy returns to growth despite pre-Budget jitters, after car production resumed at JLR after cyber attack
The Guardian - UK · Jan 15 The pub that changed me: ‘The barman banned me – no process, no second chances, no appeal’ The world’s largest Wetherspoon’s has seal-spotting views, a green leather banquette and a grand central staircase. I would do anything for that pub, so imagine my surprise when I was given my marching orders
International Business Times · Jan 14 Mike Wise on Reframing Mortgage Thinking in a Changing Housing Landscape The prominence of the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has historical roots tied to the development of a secondary market for mortgage-backed securities and the presence of institutions willing to absorb long-term interest-rate risk.
Evening Standard · Jan 14 Hope for first time buyers as Nationwide and HSBC push through mortgage rate cuts New mortgage price war follows a period of falling gilt yields at the start of the year
Kiplinger · Jan 14 I'm a Real Estate Expert: 2026 Marks a Seismic Shift in Tax Rules, and Investors Could Reap Millions in Rewards Three major tax strategies will align in 2026, creating unique opportunities for real estate investors to significantly grow their wealth. Here's how it works.