MYSTERIOUS: 5 - What They Never Told You

Auto and Credit Card Delinquencies Remain Elevated — What It Says About Household Balance Sheets

A household can have a steady paycheck, a reliable car, and a refrigerator full of groceries while still running short of financial breathing room. Elevated auto loan and credit card delinquencies offer a glimpse into that uncomfortable middle ground, where the bills keep arriving but the budget has little room…

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 12

Ex-director who oversaw Grenfell cost-cutting leaves council housing role after backlash

Survivors had criticised ‘outrageous’ appointment of Laura Johnson to £150,000 job with Barnet Group

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12

Tribunal Orders Claim Reassessment: Qld body told to revisit defect case; payout cap may leave $200k gap

A homeowner in Brisbane encountered severe hurdles when dealing with a building plagued by significant structural flaws. The Queensland Building and Construction Commission initially denied his claim, but a tribunal later overturned this ruling. With nine major defects needing repairs estimated at over $500,000, any compensation may still fall short…

The Times of India · Oct 12

Accused Chinese agent arrested at LAX over alleged spying on Taiwan president’s son. Then the FBI raised questions about who may have helped her

The FBI allegedly identified her accomplice as a Chinese-born construction worker in California.

We Got This Covered · Oct 11

Australian developer sues for A$100 million after rail project stalls 218-apartment construction

An Australian property developer has sued Victoria's Suburban Rail Loop Authority for at least A$100 million after a railway project stalled construction of 218 apartments in Melbourne for two years. The dispute concerns the government's acquisition of underground land, leaving more than 100 homebuyers waiting for their apartments.

The Times of India · Oct 11

Brigade Enterprises aims 21pc rise in FY27 pre-sales at Rs 9,000 cr on strong housing demand: MD Pavitra Shankar

Brigade Enterprises expects pre-sales to grow 21% to Rs 9,000 crore in FY27, driven by strong demand for mid-income and premium homes, particularly in the Rs 1-3 crore segment. The Bengaluru-based real estate developer has 16 million sq ft of upcoming launches and plans to invest Rs 40,000 crore over…

The Economic Times · Oct 11

Spanish PM Sanchez kicks off election campaign amid housing crisis protests

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez launched his campaign for a snap November election on Saturday. The vote comes as a deepening housing crisis is driving protests and putting pressure on his left-wing coalition.

France 24 · Oct 11

Tax changes 'crack the nut' on housing affordability

Property investors and real estate agents are reeling as Australia's housing downturn deepens, but for young Australians the positives are growing.

AAP · Oct 11

Your Parents Leave You Their House — These States Could Make It Expensive to Keep

Inheriting your parents’ house might seem like a financial blessing, especially if the mortgage is already paid off. But imagine opening your first property tax...

Saving Advice · Oct 10

A dead pensioner, a snap election and protesters camping in tents: Inside Spain’s housing crisis

IN FOCUS: Some 20,000 people turned out across Spain following the death of a woman evicted from her flat after an investment firm tried to increase her rent 230%. Critics say the time has come for serious reform, writes Maira Butt

The Independent UK · Oct 10