The Latest Breaking News on Real Estate

Inflation and the housing market: How to cope with high home prices

Inflation hasn’t left the building, but it may be starting to look for the exit.

Tribune News Service · Nov 18, 2022

How far will home prices fall? Some say 20% or more is possible

As the U.S. housing market continues to cool, a growing number of forecasters say homeowners could soon experience significant price declines. These analysts look at the record run-up in home prices during the COVID pandemic and say a drop of 20% or more looms in the near future.

Tribune News Service · Nov 17, 2022

You need to make $87,000 a year to buy a typical house in Dallas-Fort Worth

Rapidly rising mortgage rates have taken a hammer to home affordability across the U.S., even as some areas like Dallas-Fort Worth continue to see double-digit price gains.

Tribune News Service · Nov 17, 2022

Decision on plans to convert Merthyr church into flats put on hold

Members of the planning committee agreed to a site visit for the application for Wesley Methodist Church in South Street in Dowlais

Wales Online · Nov 17, 2022

Man who confronted couple for driving to second home in lockdown cleared of assault

Brett Ashton challenged Martin and Jacqueline Davis after they had driven over 100 miles to get to their seaside flat with the 62-year-old said to have been 'red-faced' when he 'came at' them

Daily Mirror · Nov 17, 2022

Noisy neighbours can be inescapable, so what are your legal rights?

Loud parties, noisy businesses and early garbage trucks can be part of communal living, but when is it time to make an official complaint? And will it work?

ABC News · Nov 17, 2022

East Lothian family face tearing down £10,000 summerhouse after losing appeal

Even though the land at the side of the house belongs to the owners, East Lothian Council says it is classed as 'public open space' and cannot be enclosed or used as part of their garden

Edinburgh Live · Nov 17, 2022

East Lothian homeowner's plan to build house near iconic beauty spot rejected over rule

The applicant produced photographic evidence that houses had been built on the land at Liberty Hall in the past to back their bid to build on the land but objectors said the former homes had been demolished 75 years ago and were irrelevant

Edinburgh Live · Nov 17, 2022

House prices to fall by 9% as mortgage rates rise and stamp duty cut ends, experts warn

The typical house will drop in value by almost 10% by 2024, the Office for Budget Responsibility says, with property prices expected to start falling from later this year

Daily Mirror · Nov 17, 2022

Affordable homes scarce despite price fall

Heat may be coming out of the property market but snagging a bargain remains tougher than ever.

AAP · Nov 17, 2022