Housing

In a recent cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump expressed his administration's commitment to maintaining high home values, a policy he believes benefits American homeowners by increasing their wealth. At the same time, he emphasized the importance of balancing...

SettleParadigm has completed the acquisition of 3,500 homes from housing association giant L&Q—marking a major step in its growth since its formation through a merger in October. The deal, covering properties in south Buckinghamshire, brings SettleParadigm’s total portfolio...

Saudi Arabia is speeding up its housing drive under Vision 2030. The government plans to deliver 300,000 housing units over the next three years with private sector help. Homeownership has already risen—from 47% in 2016 to 66% by...

For many UK households, 2025 brought relief from the mortgage rate shocks of 2024. While borrowing did not become cheap, interest rates clearly eased throughout the year. The Bank of England’s base rate—a key driver of mortgage pricing—fell...

Prospective home buyers in Ontario are receiving stark advice from several market experts: sit tight and wait. This guidance follows a significant two-year decline in property values, with further decreases expected for Ontario home prices in 2026. Data...

Buying a home in 2026 may feel daunting as prices remain elevated in many major metros, but affordability has not disappeared from the American housing market. Instead, it has shifted. For buyers willing to look beyond the most...

In a move set to shake up Toronto's real estate market, a new mansion tax is expected to dampen luxury home sales. Effective April 1, 2026, the city will introduce higher land transfer taxes on properties valued from...

First-time buyers now represent 42% of all home purchases in the Netherlands this year, according to new data from the national land registry Kadaster. This marks a sharp rise from just 27% in 2020. The increase stems largely...

The warehouse real estate outlook is shifting toward stability after a period of extreme volatility. Following a pandemic-fueled boom and a sharp correction, supply and demand are finally rebalancing. Consequently, new dynamics are emerging, driven by reshoring, technological demands, and...

For decades, the world’s wealthiest investors treated luxury goods as a dependable store of value. From rare bottles of Château d’Yquem to vintage Ferraris and Picassos, almost anything labelled “exclusive” seemed destined to appreciate. A bottle of the...