DARK SECRETS: 38 - The Real Truth

Laura Caicedo: What's Behind Profitability in Design

Caicedo points to Oxford North in the United Kingdom, where she was part of the masterplanning team at Fletcher Priest during the early phase of a roughly 74-acre employment-led district on the northern edge of Oxford.

International Business Times · Aug 14

The US housing market right now is in favor of buyers

All but one of America’s major cities favors homebuyers as supply surges ahead of demand

The Independent UK · Aug 14

6 Curb-Appeal Mistakes That Can Make a Home Harder to Sell

A home’s curb appeal can shape a buyer’s opinion before anyone reaches the front door. A crooked mailbox, jungle-like shrubs, peeling paint, or a driveway that looks like it has hosted one too many winters can quietly send the wrong message: this house needs work.

Everybody Loves Your Money · Aug 14

Lending to property investors falls sharply in ‘tiny’ step towards fairer housing market in Australia, expert says

ABS data shows an almost 9% slump in new lending to investors after three interest rate hikes this year

The Guardian - AU · Aug 14

Sammaan Capital shares fall 4% after Q1 profit declines 27% YoY to Rs 243 crore, revenue drops 31%

Sammaan Capital reported a 27% YoY decline in consolidated profit to Rs 243 crore in Q1FY27, while revenue from operations also fell. The company reported Rs 56,239 crore in AUM and Rs 3,875 crore in disbursements, with plans to accelerate growth and reduce funding costs.

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Searches for UK homes with air conditioning more than double

Most owners would consider installing aircon as heatwaves lead buyers to focus on ability to stay cool, Rightmove says

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

NRI used NRE account to buy Rs 79 lakh property, got ‘unexplained cash’ tax notice; ITAT Ahmedabad grants full relief

NRI used money from his NRE bank a/c to buy property for Rs 79 lakh, files no ITR; tax dept sent notice for unexplained cash; he wins case in ITAT Ahmedabad

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Chris Watts Seeks Marriage From Prison 8 Years After Murdering His Pregnant Wife and Two Daughters

Chris Watts, serving life for murdering his family, seeks to marry Lizzie Henderson, who relocated to be near him. Their relationship has reignited interest in the infamous case.

International Business Times UK · Aug 13

Early days but a door is opening for first home buyers

Rising interest rates were already softening mortgage demand from investors but Labor's tax changes in the federal budget deepened the dive.

AAP · Aug 13

Delhi Master Plan 2047 eyes 40 lakh homes, with small & affordable housing at its core

Delhi's Master Plan aims to build forty lakh new houses by 2047. The strategy prioritizes small-format affordable homes and rental housing options. Development will occur in land pooling and transit-oriented zones. Unauthorised colonies will be improved and regularised for better living conditions. The plan also encourages eco-friendly construction and disaster-resilient…

The Economic Times · Aug 13