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82 Unhinged Real Estate Listings That Were More Of A Warning Than An Invitation

If ‘Selling Sunset’ taught us anything, it’s that first impressions matter. A lot. The real estate market is so chaotic and bizarre now that it no longer makes sense in many parts of the world. But no matter the price point or particular property, you want to leave the best…

Bored Panda · Jul 14

'Lucky to be here': union pushed boss to breaking point

A former construction boss has compared a long CFMEU intimidation campaign to a frog slowly being boiled alive, saying it pushed him to breaking point.

AAP · Jul 14

Business Brief (July 14): China Approves Five-Year Plan to Expand Consumption

Hainan to become first Chinese province to ban combustion engine vehicle sales,

Caixin Global · Jul 14

Think it’s impossible to buy a house right now? You’re not wrong - but these states offer some hope

A traditional rule of thumb meant to keep housing costs manageable reveals the affordability crisis the prospective homebuyers face in the United States

The Independent UK · Jul 13

Plans lodged to build 526 homes near River Clyde in landmark development

Plans have been lodged for a major development which would see 526 homes built near Glasgow's Riverside

The National (Scotland) · Jul 13

Who Is Raúl Castro's Grandson? Meet the Powerful Insider Leading Cuba's Secret Talks With Trump

For years, Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro operated almost entirely in the shadows. He held no cabinet position, never served as Cuba's foreign minister and was rarely seen speaking in public. Yet diplomats, intelligence officials and Cuba watchers increasingly identified the grandson of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro as one of…

Latin Times · Jul 13

Indian real estate attracts record institutional investments in January-June period at $4.1 billion: Vestian

Institutional investments in India's real estate sector reached a record USD 4.1 billion. This significant rise occurred during the first half of the year. Better inflows came from both domestic and global investors. Commercial assets attracted the largest share of these investments. Investor confidence in the real estate ecosystem is…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Bought a new apartment but facing structural, workmanship, or quality issues? Builders must repair it within 30 days if... Know your rights under RERA

Builders must repair structural and quality defects within five years of possession. Homebuyers can report issues and expect repairs within thirty days. If builders fail to act, homebuyers can seek compensation under RERA. Evidence like photos and expert reports helps prove defects. This RERA provision ensures builder accountability for project…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Dubai housing market stays resilient amid Middle East tensions; H1 residential deals touch AED 226 billion: ANAROCK

Dubai’s residential real estate market showed resilience despite Middle East geopolitical tensions, with housing transactions worth AED 225.7 billion recorded in H1 2026, according to an ANAROCK report. While the Iran conflict triggered a short-term sentiment-driven correction, strong fundamentals, population growth, foreign investor demand and supportive government policies are expected…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Can a property buyer be evicted if the seller's title is forged or defective? Know what the law says

A Supreme Court ruling protected a buyer from criminal charges in a forged Will case. The court stated criminal liability requires buyer knowledge of the forgery. A buyer with registered title and possession cannot be automatically evicted. Civil court decrees are necessary for eviction after a full trial. Buyers can…

The Economic Times · Jul 13