Australia falls further behind housing supply target Australia now needs to build more than 274,000 homes per year to meet the national housing accord target of 1.2 million over five years. AAP · Jul 8
‘I feel like the homeless are pretty comfortable’: Netflix reality show star slammed for tone-deaf TikTok interview Luxury realtor has been featured on ‘Owning Manhattan’ since its 2024 premiere The Independent UK · Jul 7
Former mayor of Mississippi’s capital pleads guilty to bribery and fraud Chokwe Antar Lumumba had previously called FBI sting while mayor of Jackson a ‘political prosecution’ The Guardian - US · Jul 7
Is the Housing Market Finally Turning in Buyers' Favor? More U.S. real estate agents are reporting a balanced housing market as buyers regain negotiating power after years of seller dominance, according to CNBC’s second-quarter Housing Market Survey released Tuesday. Benzinga · Jul 7
UK house prices rise for first time since start of Iran war Typical property cost £299,330 in June, 0.2% more than the month before, says Lloyds The Guardian - UK · Jul 7
UK house prices rise in June despite ‘wider economic uncertainty’; oil prices up after attack on tanker in strait of Hormuz - as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news The Guardian - UK · Jul 7
CPN, Mitsubishi Estate team up on mixed-use project SET-listed Central Pattana Plc (CPN), a Thai real estate developer, has partnered with Mitsubishi Estate, a Japanese real estate developer, to announce a new mixed-use project, "Central Central", which is scheduled to open its retail space in 2027. Bangkok Post · Jul 6
Karoline Leavitt’s Marriage Under Fire After Viral Post Reveals Explosive Age Gap Between Husband And Her Mom “Her husband and mom would make a great couple,” a netizen said. Bored Panda · Jul 6
Harrison ramps up condo purchases to B2bn this year Property brokerage firm Harrison will double its investment budget to 2 billion baht this year to acquire completed but unsold condominium units in bulk from developers, capitalising on attractive investment opportunities amid the prolonged property market slowdown. Bangkok Post · Jul 6
Scotland's biggest nightclub put on market for first time in 33 years A FAMOUS Glasgow nightclub frequently cited as Scotland’s largest has been put up for sale for the first in 33 years ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 6
Mansion tax could raise £16 million under Scottish Government proposals PROPOSALS to institute a so-called mansion tax could raise up to £16 million, according to the Scottish Government. The National (Scotland) · Jul 6
Half of affordable new homes in rural England could be at risk if planning rules relaxed, analysis shows Exclusive: National Housing Federation says ending quotas for developers could cost 32,000 homes over 10 years The Guardian - UK · Jul 6
Off limits to Sydneysiders for more than a century, secretive Spectacle Island is coming up for sale The Sydney Harbour landmark with its ‘falling down’ heritage-listed buildings is one of 67 Defence-owned properties to be sold – but who will buy it? The Guardian - AU · Jul 5
Home building data, RBA speech top the economic agenda The time to build a new home in Australia has fallen by 10 per cent in two years but the country is still falling behind the pace on its 1.2 million target. AAP · Jul 5
Benzinga · Jul 4 Elon Musk Says 'Birth Rates Drop As Countries Get Wealthier' — The Economy Isn't Why U.S. Birth Rates Decline, 'Poorer’ Countries Have More Kids If soaring home prices were the whole story behind America’s falling birth rate, the solution might be as simple as building more houses. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says history suggests it’s not that simple.
The Times of India · Jul 4 Did Iran force people to attend Khamenei's funeral in large numbers? What report claims Authorities in Iran are reportedly compelling workers and businesses to participate in funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Reports indicate widespread directives for closures and mandatory attendance, with warnings of business seals for non-compliance. Even charitable organizations and restaurants face pressure to contribute, highlighting a significant logistical mobilization for the…
International Business Times · Jul 3 The Hidden Infrastructure Crisis: Why Protecting Concrete Today Can Prevent Tomorrow's Costly Rebuilds Every year, billions of dollars are invested in concrete infrastructure across residential and commercial projects, while another substantial share is often spent replacing slabs, foundations, bridges, and pavements that have gradually deteriorated.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 3 Tenants storm landlord's offices in protest against 'sickening' rent hike TENANTS living in an Edinburgh housing development staged a protest at the offices of the developers after a 24 rent increase was proposed.
The Independent UK · Jul 3 Rhode Island gives Taylor Swift a wedding present: A new big tax bill Taylor Swift bought her Watch Hill, Rhode Island, property in 2013
The Guardian - AU · Jul 3 Cold feet and cooling prices: Australia’s property market is transforming – and first home buyers aren’t biting Exclusive: Data shows buyers are not rushing to get into the market, despite lower prices and less competition
The National (Scotland) · Jul 3 Edinburgh locals raise concerns over 'disgusting' impacts of new development Work on a development in Haymarket is causing loud and sometimes disgusting side effects for residents of a city neighbourhood, according to…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 3 A council housebuilding boom is central to Burnham’s vision. Can it be done? In the third of a series on nationalisation, we look at the huge challenge as 1.5m families wait for social housing
The National (Scotland) · Jul 3 Malcolm Offord has £1m South African house in property empire, records show THE latest details of Malcolm Offord's multimillion pound property empire have been revealed, with records showing he owns homes in Cape Town…
Evening Standard · Jul 2 Everything we know about Nigel Farage's £4 million property empire MPs and independent experts have raised concerns about the transparency of Mr Farage’s arrangements, with only two of his properties registered
Bangkok Post · Jul 2 SC Asset bets on bigger bedrooms, flexible spaces SET-listed developer SC Asset Corporation plans to relaunch 16 housing projects with redesigned homes to better reflect changing consumer preferences and stimulate demand amid a sluggish market.