Real Estate
First-time homebuyers navigate high mortgage rates and soaring prices
First-time homebuyers face a difficult property market driven by high prices and elevated mortgage rates. Learn how buyers navigate affordability and utilize regional housing programs.
China Shut Down 670 Lenders Amid Sinking Loan Growth
Beijing has eliminated a record 670 regional lenders as falling credit demand and a troubled property sector expose severe vulnerabilities in China's rural banking system.
London prime property prices slide as wealthy sellers slash millions off homes
London's prime property market is experiencing a notable downturn, with luxury homeowners slashing millions off asking prices amid economic headwinds and tax changes.
Orlando to approve sale of 8 city-built homes in Parramore
Orlando city officials are advancing affordable housing efforts by voting on the sale of eight newly constructed single-family homes in the Parramore neighborhood.
Sydney auctions: Tamarama property that last traded for $29.2m resells for $20.25m
An oceanfront site in Sydney's Tamarama has sold at a mortgagee-in-possession auction for $20.25 million, significantly below its 2022 purchase price.
Pranav Construction IPO subscribed 16.29 times on day two
Pranav Constructions IPO saw robust demand on its second day, surging to 16.29 times coverage driven heavily by non-institutional and retail investors.
Mark Zuckerberg buys Strancally Castle and 440 acres in Ireland
Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has expanded his global real estate portfolio by purchasing the historic Strancally Castle and 440-acre estate in County Waterford, Ireland.
Japanese investors surge into Australian property as Chinese sell
A major shift in foreign capital is reshaping Australia's property market as Japanese investment rises to offset a decline in ownership from Chinese sources.
Average age of first-time homebuyers hits record high of 40
The average age of a first-time homebuyer has climbed to a record 40 as high mortgage rates and home prices push homeownership further out of reach.
Regional property markets outpace capitals as hotspots shift
As capital city property values soften, regional Australia is emerging as a resilient alternative for homebuyers seeking better value and livability. Recent data shows regional areas matching or outpacing capital city growth rates and rental performance.
EU households spend average of 19.7 percent of disposable income on housing
Housing has become the primary financial burden for EU households, with average expenditure reaching 19.7% of disposable income in 2023. This report examines regional disparities and the disproportionate impact of housing costs on lower-income families.