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04:32 ‘If you’re not rich, you can’t live in Sydney’

Controversial Aussie landlord has claimed if you’re “not rich, don’t expect to live in Sydney”, sparking a heated online debate.

18:59 Warning house prices could soar by $100k

The Greens have warned that house prices could soar by over $100,000 next year as both the major parties throw everything but the kitchen sink at first home buyers.

22/04 Commuter town named 1 of best places to live near London but houses are cheaper

Bishop's Stortford in Hertfordshire has been named one of the best places to live near London, and it's easy to see why.

21/04 Pretty little seaside town named one of the best places to move to in the UK

The town, which boasts a beautiful promenade and coastal views was found to be one of the best seaside towns in the country to relocate to.

21/04 Defiant family finally sells

An Australian family who long refused to sell their massive block as their suburb boomed around them have finally taken up an offer.

20/04 'Gang of squatters' take over popular Spanish seaside town loved by Brits

A group of squatters have taken over an abandoned building in Majorca just metres away from some of the island's most famous beaches.

20/04 Boost to seaside town named UK's 'worst' now the coolest place to visit in 2025

Margate has been named the UK's most desirable place to move to in 2025, according to new research - but just a few years ago it was one of the 'worst' places.

20/04 The picturesque UK city where quick rentals nearly 20 percent cheaper

It comes as the cost of private renting in the UK has increased over the year.

19/04 The European city where house prices are rising faster than New York and Dubai

This stunning city has become the strongest property hotspot in the world in terms of price increases.

18/04 The pretty little UK village worried it is becoming a 'millionaire's playground'

Locals in a charming Devon village fear it's becoming the next Sandbanks, as second homes and luxury developments increase.

16/04 The UK towns and cities where homes are selling quickest - 'just 19 days'

Homes in parts of the UK are selling faster than ever, with one London borough seeing properties snapped up in just 19 days.

15/04 Which EU countries saw rents and house prices rise?

Houses in Hungary and Estonia tripled in price from the last quarter of 2024 to 2010 — and rents are going up too. #EuropeInMotion

14/04 ‘Cruel’: Brutal response to housing promises

One of Australia’s leading economists says it is a “cruel hoax” to tell young people a tax break would help them buy a home.

14/04 House prices hit record high - but there’s a north/south divide

Buying a house has got even more expensive in the UK.

13/04 Huge row erupts in little UK village over wall just 2 bricks high

Homeowner says he is being "bullied" by developers over wall ownership.

12/04 The UK's second best seaside town to move to has almost perfect score of 97.6

A study has revealed the top 10 most desirable seaside locations for those looking to relocate.

12/04 ‘I live in London’s best town - 1 thing puts it above anywhere else'

This diverse town has so much to offer. No wonder it was named the best place to live in London.

12/04 UK's 'best commuter town' with £509K homes just 37 minutes from London

This town has been named the 'best commuter town' out of 100 different towns on the list.

11/04 ‘Drastically reversed’: Aussie city ‘shrinking’

ANALYSIS

10/04 New Wetherspoon pub to open in UK's 'most expensive market town' with £1m homes

The pub giant has been granted permission to turn the premises - located within one of the UK's most exclusive towns - into a pub and restaurant.

09/04 People in the UK: have you moved away from the city and now returned?

We’d like to hear from people in the UK who moved to the countryside or coast during the pandemic and have now moved back to the city – or are planning to

09/04 Pandemic-fuelled shift to coast and country has gone into reverse

Fewer people want to escape from cities – and homes by the sea have lost some of their lustre, says Rightmove

09/04 Cost of single migrant staying in asylum hotel revealed as radical plan emerges

The Home Office faces "cripplingly expensive" bills for temporary accommodation for asylum seekers amid a surge in small boat crossings.

08/04 Greens demand PM take axe to negative gearing

Greens leader Adam Bandt is set to detonate a negative gearing bomb in the election campaign demanding the PM wind back the landlord’s tax break if he wants to form government.

08/04 Bandt makes radical housing demand

The Greens will reform negative gearing and end capital gains tax discounts on investment properties if they secure the balance of power after the May 3 federal election.

08/04 The UK’s most affordable city in 2025 shared - full list of top 10 cities

34 UK cities were analysed and ranked an affordability score out of 10 to determine the most and least expensive places to live.

07/04 Donald Trump tariffs: Global markets are in free fall, what should I do?

Markets are collapsing. This is like one of those times where they tell you there’s a chance of minor earthquakes and then you see the entire neighbourhood collapsing into a cloud of dust. What should you do?

07/04 UK house prices drop in March linked to change in stamp duty rules

The average property price fell by an average of £1,575 (€1,843) month-on-month, although the total recorded a 2.8% annual rise.

07/04 UK house prices slide after rush to beat stamp duty changes

Average price fell by 0.5% in March to £296,699, the steepest decline since March last year, Halifax says

05/04 How looser affordability rules may widen home ownership in the UK

Mortgage lenders encouraged by regulator to loosen affordability tests so would-be homebuyers can borrow more

04/04 The stunning UK town where you can buy houses for £84k

The cheapest area for a first-time buyer to get onto the property ladder has been revealed.

03/04 Shock RBA move screwing over Aussies

Did you know the cost of land, existing houses and interest costs aren’t counted in the consumer price index inflation statistic published by the Australia Bureau of Statistics?

01/04 UK house prices stagnant in March as London struggles

Capital records lowest annual price growth in the country as Northern Ireland races ahead, Nationwide finds

26/03 Spring statement 2025: what does it mean for your finances?

OBR says average income of 3.2 million families affected by benefits cuts will drop by £1,720 a year in real terms

23/03 The pretty seaside town with UK's 'best beach' where house prices are plummeting

Brits may be falling out of love with our most popular seaside towns with house prices plummeting in a gorgeous seaside town.

17/03 Buyers property market looms in UK amid record numbers of homes for sale

Decade-high level despite rush to beat stamp duty deadline will push sellers to restrict price rises, says Rightmove

15/03 Buying a home jointly in England and Wales? Here’s what you need to know

High prices mean teaming up is often necessary – but it needs straight talking (and legal help) to avoid the pitfalls

14/03 The common problem that could be wiping £50k from your property value

Experts are warning homeowners of one issue to address before putting their house on the market.

13/03 Israel's housing market is sliding into recession

About 60% of the apartments purchased in Tel Aviv were new apartments, making it the leading city where buyers are looking to purchase apartments from new projects rather than second-hand homes.

13/03 European shares rise ahead of German ‘debt brake’ debate; John Lewis staff miss out on bonus despite profits jump – business live

Germany’s Bundestag to debate fiscal shift in special session

13/03 Stamp duty deadline and economic gloom dampen UK housing market

Buyer demand fell to lowest level since November 2023 in February, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors says

09/03 The posh UK seaside town full of millionaires where house prices have plummeted

House prices in one of the most affluent neighbourhoods are declining as people can't afford overpriced coastal locations.

07/03 UK house prices fall unexpectedly, says Halifax

Average property price dips to £298,602 in February despite analysts expecting rush before stamp duty rises

01/03 UK's 'underrated city' 30 mins from London dubbed 'one of worst places to live'

This town is a great space for people who want their money to go a little further than it does in London.

28/02 Six UK banks report problems with apps and online banking – business live

Problems reported at Nationwide, First Direct, Lloyds, Halifax, Bank of Scotland and TSB, as trade war fears rattle stock markets

23/02 The picturesque UK seaside town where you can buy a house for £142k

The town has recently seen investment in regeneration, with a yacht marina and improvements to the waterfront.

23/02 Cheap UK town with £55k homes for sale getting a huge £150m transformation

EXCLUSIVE: The town has seen a sharp increase in property prices despite missing several amenities that many areas take for granted.

22/02 How to solve the house price conundrum? Look no further than Gwynedd in Wales

As the UK government puts faith in construction, one council has lowered costs by cracking down on second homes and holiday lets

20/02 Shock RBA move could change everything

ANALYSISThe Reserve Bank of Australia could still have a whole bag full of rate cuts to dole out in 2025, according to a new analysis that has major implications for the housing market.

20/02 ‘Unprecedented’: Australians cop huge blow

Australia might not return to its pre-Covid level of living standards until about 2030, the federal opposition is arguing, citing the latest data from the Reserve Bank.

19/02 Map shows if homes in your area have shot up or gone down in value

One UK area saw house prices soar by 13 percent in the past year.

19/02 Irish price inflation almost doubles in 2024, says CSO

Median residential property price at the end of 2024 was €355,000

18/02 Why rate cut could drive house prices up

First home buyers have been warned that the good news on interest rates could turn out to be a double-edged sword when it comes to house prices.

15/02 Pretty little UK town loved by footballers with properties from just £55k

EXCLUSIVE: This pretty location is just minutes from a major UK city and has become a "property hotspot".

15/02 'I live in a beautiful seaside town but I can't afford to move out'

EXCLUSIVE: A 26-year-old builder from Cornwall makes a living renovating holiday homes - but high prices mean he can't find a permanent place of his own.

14/02 One man blamed for Australia’s biggest crisis

Of all the problems facing Australia today, there’s one crisis that stands out as the most pressing — particularly if you’re at the younger end of the age spectrum.

13/02 Predicted cuts to bring meagre relief for Aussies after years of interest rates hell

Homeowners have been slugged a whopping $54,000 in extra repayments on their mortgages in Sydney as a result of interest rate rises since the election of the Albanese Government but can only expect relief of around $115 a month if the RBA cuts rates next week.

12/02 Aberdeen named cheapest city for single homebuyers in Great Britain

Average one- or two-bedroom home is £119,000 in Scottish city, as Liverpool tops list in England and Blaenau Gwent in Wales

11/02 Top suburbs where Aussie dream is still alive

The great Australian dream of owning a home is still alive and kicking in New South Wales, although homeowners are heading further out of the Sydney CBD, new figures show.

11/02 Big 4 banks’ surprise HECS debt move

Big banks have agreed to review the impact of university debts for degrees on home loan approvals following a personal intervention by the Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

09/02 ‘Economic calamity’ just months away

ANALYSIS

09/02 The UK town where homes cost £183k but locals fear they're being priced out

EXCLUSIVE: Brighter times may be on the horizon for Merthyr Tydfil which is coming a property hotspot, however, locals fear being pushed out by affluent buyers.

07/02 The beautiful market town where you buy a house for less than £150k

Ledbury is a beautiful market town that combines rich history, scenic beauty, and a thriving local community, making it a delightful place to visit or live.

07/02 UK house prices reach record high driven by looming tax deadline

UK house prices surged in January, as buyers rushed to snap up properties ahead of the stamp duty increases being implemented from 1 April 2025 onwards.

07/02 UK house prices jump to new high as stamp duty rise looms, says Halifax

Average property price increases by 0.7% in January to record £299,138 as market starts year ‘on positive note’

07/02 UK stagflation fears rise after grim growth and inflation forecasts; house prices jump in January – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

06/02 Real estate’s ‘late rent policy’ sparks outrage

A document from a real estate agency appearing to suggest tenants get a bank loan or use credit cards in order to pay their rent on time has enraged Aussie renters.

04/02 "There was underground under the floor." Sejong Apartment Price 1.4 billion → 700 million'content '

One household 2 houses 'Sales' procession "I look forward to recovery after chopping the floor in the first half" (Sejong = News1) The so -called 'theory' on the back of the past has been thrown out of the past, which soared to the ceiling. In the market, it is expected that the house price will gradually recover in the first half of this year. According to the Korea Real Estate Center on the 4th

02/02 How Labour can make homes more affordable | Letters

Letters: Puncturing this Ponzi scheme is the only way, writes John Worrall. Starmer doesn’t have the guts, says Stan Collins. And Rob Harris doesn’t want to see capital gains tax applied to his home

31/01 UK house prices rise for fifth straight month but market ‘softening’

Increase in January of 0.1% on previous month but annual rate slows to 4.1%, says Nationwide

28/01 Florida and Texas Housing Market 'Dominoes' Have Fallen—Real Estate Analyst

The two states' housing markets, which boomed during the pandemic, are now facing a downturn.

27/01 Photo of a recently built Australian home exposes the disturbing future of housing

A startling image of a new home that consumes almost the entirety of the small plot of land it’s built on has sparked criticism and exposed a deep irony.

26/01 Map Shows 5 Most and Least Affordable States

West Virginia is the most affordable state in the country in terms of housing, a new report found.

24/01 Chichester least affordable area outside London for first-time buyers, data shows

Homes in the city cost 8.5 times the annual earnings of the typical full-time worker, Nationwide says

23/01 ‘Forever shut out’: Awful Aussie truth

When it comes to the attitudes of Australian politicians toward housing since World War 2, it’s been quite the rollercoaster ride of different approaches.

22/01 The UK towns where house prices ‘will rise the most’ in 2025 - full list

House prices are set to soar in several regions of the UK this year. A new analysis reveals unexpected leaders in the housing market race.

21/01 Second home owners in beautiful UK city slapped with 200% council tax

A hike of council tax on second homes will make the city "a fairer place to live" say officials.

20/01 74 beachside suburbs where you can buy a house for under $1m

Houses in nearly 80 beachside suburbs across the country can still be bought for less than $1m, new figures reveal.

20/01 House prices soar at their highest in four years

The average price of a home in the UK rose by 1.7% in January, a pre-pandemic high according to an expert.

20/01 UK housing market ‘starts new year with a bang’, says Rightmove

Number of homes new to market 11% higher than a year ago, despite uncertainty over interest rates and stamp duty

18/01 The pretty seaside town where house prices are plummeting

House prices in seaside towns are falling quicker than anywhere else in the country - and estate agents think "cooling" Londoners are to blame.

17/01 The 10 UK towns where house prices are rocketing the fastest

A host of relatively cheap towns across Britain are seeing big price rises.

16/01 Israeli housing price rises gain momentum

Israeli housing prices rose 0.6% in late 2024, with new apartments leading the trend despite record supply. Tel Aviv saw highest monthly increase at 1.2%, while Haifa topped annual gains at 11.7%.

16/01 A 100% tax on Brits buying homes in Spain sounds satisfying – but it won’t solve our housing crisis | María Ramírez

Making visitors pay more may bolster Treasury revenues, but it’s no match for building more houses, writes Spanish journalist María Ramírez

16/01 Sunbury-on-Thames sees biggest house price rise in UK in 2024

Surrey town saw 12.5% increase in asking prices last year with rest of UK rising just 1.4%, according to Rightmove

13/01 Panic in Portugal as Brits escaping Rachel Reeves’ taxes drive up house prices

EXCLUSIVE: Wealthy Brits are flocking to Portugal and driving up local house prices in a bid to dodge Rachel Reeves' tax hikes.

13/01 Property sellers in England and Wales ‘make lowest return in a decade’

Cash profit on a sale falls for second year in a row, to below £100,000, finds Hamptons

12/01 The UK town that's one of the ‘most desirable’ with surprisingly cheap house

It may be one of the best rated places to call home in the country, but houses are relatively attainable there

11/01 The seaside town in Spain loved by celebs where house prices hit record high

Santa Eulària itself is renowned for its serene beaches and laid-back atmosphere, distinct from Ibiza's lively party scene, offering a quieter retreat ideal for celebrities seeking discretion.

11/01 The super rich village that's one of UK's ‘most desirable’ - houses cost £1.4m

The area has been rated as one of the country's most affluent, and features in two Harry Potter films

07/01 So much for the dream of buying a family home | Letters

Letters: John Worrall, Ed Brierley and Will Wright respond to an article by Kirsty Major on the struggles many face to climb the property ladder

07/01 UK house price growth slowed to 3.3% over 2024, says Halifax

Experts say affordability could end up hampering further rises in the months ahead

07/01 Florida Housing Market May Be Shifting: 'Add Gas To the Fire'

Florida's median home value is $408,400. With growing inventory, the market might soon shift in buyers' favor.

04/01 The UK’s ‘most desirable’ town where the average house price is nearly £1m

It has been placed at the top of a leaderboard of the most appealing places to live in the country

02/01 UK house prices rise for fourth month in a row, says Nationwide

Cost of average home in December reaches £269,426, with value increasing over year by almost £12,000

01/01 Surprising: 2025’s 10 best home investment hotspots

With an ever-changing housing market, some of the best places to invest are in places you might not expect.

01/01 UK property will be a buyers’ market in 2025, analysts predict

‘Cautious optimism’ forecast despite end to key stamp duty relief and fears of higher taxes and interest rates

01/01 Gov ignored tax warning on home prices

Despite recognising spiralling house prices were pushing home ownership aspirations out of reach more than two decades ago, the Federal Government at the time chose not to act on tax change recommendations, newly released documents show.

31/12 The UK's 'best places to live' unveiled - and one boasts houses for just £202k

The Times has published its annual list of the top spots in England to live using data including local Ofsted ratings, NHS waiting times, green spaces and average house price.

30/12 Stoke heads UK list of biggest annual house price growth, says Halifax

Jump of 17.2% in 12 months to September for city, while Huddersfield had largest decline

29/12 The commuter town where house prices soared more than any other in 2024

The area is conveniently located for motorists as well as those who use trains

29/12 Slither of hope for first home buyers

First-home buyers might get a brief window of opportunity to buy in a depressed market before interest rate cuts spur on housing growth in the second half of 2025.

28/12 Corner of England where house prices are rising fastest

But Northern Ireland's Causeway Coast leads UK with 13.8% house price surge while London's posh postcodes see house prices plummet by over 14% in 2024

27/12 The world's cheapest house sold on the market for just 78p

With soaring house prices and the age of the average first-time buyer well over 30, buying a house for less than £1 may sound impossible.

24/12 Gold steadies in holiday lull as markets eye 2025 Fed moves

Gold prices steadied in holiday-thinned trade on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate strategy.

23/12 London dominates UK’s priciest postcodes with all top 20 streets

Knightsbridge heads list with average home at £21.4m, 60 times the typical UK house price

18/12 Real estate market trends in Budapest: one billion HUF luxury villa vs 7 million HUF studio apartment

From the very cheap to the very expensive, from the very small to the huge, all kinds of properties found owners this year.

16/12 World's most beautiful village just two hours from UK where houses cost €1m

The World Tourism Organization has named a picturesque medieval village, where cars are unable to fit through the scenic streets, as the most beautiful village.

11/12 Seaside town where houses can be bought for £22.5k as prices fall drastically

The area has very affordable housing, and it's getting even cheaper, according to data.

09/12 Cost of buying average home in England now unaffordable, warns ONS

Only richest 10% can afford to buy as figures show average household needs 8.6 times disposable income to meet asking price

08/12 You’re $1m richer if you live in these areas

Affordable Aussie suburbs have dominated the list of the nation’s top performing housing markets, many piling on an incredible 50 per cent of their value in just 12 months.

08/12 Wales' happiest place to live where homes cost £320k and tourists rarely visit

This pretty part of Wales has been named as one of the best places to live in the UK and it's no surprise that people love it there so much.

08/12 High-income groups also find it difficult to buy a house

Considering the rule that house prices should not exceed one-third of income, the group of 20% of the population with the highest income in Vietnam will also find it difficult to buy a house, according to the Real Estate Brokers Association.

08/12 'Breaking the burden' of their Hanoi dream, the couple returned to build a villa in the countryside

Nam Dinh - After nearly two months of consulting the market, Mr. Sang and his wife realized that their more than 3 billion VND could only buy a 30 m2 house in a deep alley, so they had to take the money and go home.

07/12 The UK's poshest 'town' where average wages are £150k per household

Herne Hill has emerged from the shadow of its neighbours and it is now one of the most sought after suburbs in South London - but you'll need deep pockets...

06/12 UK average house prices for November hit a new record high

Northern Ireland continued to experience the strongest gains, mainly due to increasingly competitive mortgage rates.

06/12 Average UK house price hits record £298,083, says Halifax

Property prices increase by 1.3% in November, the fifth consecutive monthly rise

06/12 House prices in Northern Ireland rising fastest in UK - Halifax

Average property in Northern Ireland now costs €245,000, up 6.8% on last year, survey says

05/12 Just one change can add £52,000 to price of your house say property experts

Knowing this could make a big difference when it comes to making an informed decision when buying a house.

05/12 Warning issued as UK families struggle to sell homes because of 1 thing in roof

A household feature installed as part of a government scheme could be damaging UK property value.

05/12 UK’s 14 'poshest' places to live named - full list with only five in London

The UK's poshest suburbs, according to the average house prices and household income in the area, have been revealed. Of the 14 listed, more than a third are in London.

05/12 Invest here: 44 suburbs you can afford on the average wage

From Ripley on the outskirts of Brisbane to the coast of Perth and a booming Sydney satellite suburb, there are more than 40 locations nationwide investors on an average income can afford.

04/12 Beach hut in UK’s 'poshest' seaside town sells for insane £485k

A wooden beach hut in a celebrity-favourite seaside town has sold for £485,000 - more than the price of a four-bed home just 10 miles away.

04/12 The happiest place to live in the UK? It’s not London …

With high scores for friendly neighbours and access to services, Woodbridge in Suffolk has topped Rightmove’s annual list for the first time

04/12 The pretty UK town just named Britain's happiest place to live - full list

The new definitive list of locations to live in to lift the spirits of residents for 2024 has been revealed.

04/12 ‘Treason’: President now dead man walking

Emergency action? Failed coup attempt? Temper tantrum? South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol has ignited a political firestorm after an attempt to impose martial law collapsed into a fiasco.

03/12 The £35m starter home: why the super-rich are queueing up for a phenomenally pricey pied-à-terre

At about 130 times the price of the average home in the UK, the smallest apartments at 1 Mayfair are eye-wateringly expensive. So why are they proving so popular?

02/12 UK house prices rise at fastest rate in nearly two years

Nationwide reports surprise growth despite near-record prices straining affordability

02/12 Housing prices soar in huge 'curveball' after Rachel Reeves 'butchers market'

Rising inflation meant the prospect of a cut in interest rates now seems remote, says Andrew Montlake, Managing Director at Coreco.

29/11 Mortgage payments costing borrowers two fifths of monthly salary

Rising house prices and steeper borrowing costs have pushed up the proportion of salary used to pay a monthly mortgage.

29/11 House prices and sales across UK expected to rise in early 2025

Buyers seeking to benefit from expiring tax breaks and pent-up demand all predicted to drive up costs, according to Zoopla report

29/11 The UK towns and cities where house prices are rising the most - full list

The price of the average home in the UK will grow by 2.5 per cent next year, according to Zoopla.

24/11 There’s no point building homes that people can’t afford | Letters

Letters: Readers respond to Polly Toynbee’s article about the tussle between central government and local planners in Kent

23/11 Italian village offers houses for less than £1 to attract would-be expats

This small Italian village is offering houses under £1 to people who are "worn out by global politics".

22/11 Separating wheat from chaff in the farm tax debate | Letters

Letters: Readers respond to an editorial about farmers having to pay inheritance tax when selling agricultural property priced at more than £1m

18/11 New method from homeowners! 'Sit and leave for 1 year'

The 'annual contract' period has begun in rental housing. While increasing prices have constantly confronted tenants and homeowners in recent years; Landlords who did not want to deal with price increase negotiations and litigation found the easy way out. Homeowners now rent their homes for a year. Instead of negotiating a raise with their former tenants, they give their homes to new tenants a yea

18/11 Average asking price for UK home drops by £5,000 in November

Analysts say market is still relatively busy despite decline of 1.4%, which is unusually high for this time of year

17/11 Britain’s ‘cheapest’ town with homes on sale for as little as £80k

First-time buyers hunting for a bargain could do a lot worse than this old mining town, named the most affordable place in the UK to put down roots.

16/11 Houses in national parks in England and Wales sell for 25% more, study finds

Nationwide says New Forest is most expensive national park with an average property price of £576,000

14/11 Brits flock to buy property at this gorgeousSpanish spot with 32% sold to expats

Spain and the Balearic Islands remain a top expat destination with a large chunk of homes bought by foreigners, with Brits leading the way.

09/11 The charming town that's one of the UK's prettiest where homes sell for £100k

Despite its scenic surroundings the thriving medieval town comes with an unaffordable price tag.

07/11 Property prices at record highs, says UK’s biggest lender

Reeves’s budget could slow demand but prices have not fallen significantly since post-pandemic ‘race for space’

03/11 'I'm 28 and have a £1.6m property empire - nearly anyone can do it'

EXCLUSIVE: A 28-year-old man from Salisbury began his property empire at 24 and - in just a few years - now owns almost 100 houses and rents out 80 Airbnbs around Britain.

03/11 Ten cheapest UK cities for homebuyers - one is just outside the Lake District

Aberdeen was crowned the most affordable place to buy in the UK by Rightmove.

02/11 First-time buyer finds out 'dream home' to be demolished hours after moving in

Hours after popping the champagne the first time buyer was brought to tears after finding out her new home could be demolished.

01/11 UK house price growth slows but stamp duty changes ‘will spark buyer rush’

Rate softens to 2.4% in October as Nationwide expects more transactions before budget’s nil rate band move

01/11 British house price growth slows more than expected; UK borrowing costs close to annual high after budget – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as investors weigh implications of Rachel Reeves’s budget

29/10 Where do Trump and Harris stand on housing, taxes and other policies?

Polls show US voters unhappy about the economy, their top election concern. How would the presidential candidates address economic issues such as cost of living and labor?

29/10 Picturesque villages in top Spanish city where homes cost £38k - there's a catch

The properties are located across several villages in Huelva, Sevilla, Málaga, Córdoba, Jaén, and Almería.

25/10 'I'm a travel expert - here is the cheapest place in Greece to move to'

EXCLUSIVE: As UK house prices continue to rise, more and more Brits are starting to move abroad. Now, a travel expert has shared the cheapest place in Greece to do so.

25/10 Three UK cities where house prices are dropping - two are in south of England

Portsmouth, Cambridge, and Aberdeen have reportedly seen a drop in house prices over the last one year.

24/10 UK's 'cheapest' seaside town where a two-bed flat costs as little as £62k

It's just a fraction of the national average house price for the UK, which sits at a sum of £373,493.

21/10 Majorca, Menorca and Ibiza panic as Balearic Islands mull over new ban

The housing crisis in the Balearic Islands is reaching fever pitch with a new measure being proposed that would affect any Briton looking to buy property in the Spanish archipelago.

21/10 Number of homes sold in UK up by a third, says Rightmove

Autumn price bump failed to emerge as buyers spoiled for choice, with properties on market at a 10-year high

20/10 Britain’s wealth gap is growing, its malign effects seep into all aspects of life. It’s a national disaster | Will Hutton

Wealth distribution reeks of unfairness and poses as big a threat to the country’s wellbeing as climate change

19/10 Exotic islands you can buy for cheaper than average UK home

Staggering property costs means you can now buy a number of exotic islands for cheaper than a UK home.

16/10 UK landlords rush to sell amid fears of capital gains tax rise in budget

Rightmove says record 18% of homes for sale in September had previously been rented out

16/10 Irish house prices return to double-digit growth

Latest official figures indicate that property prices nationally rose at an annual rate of 10.6%

15/10 The little UK city where ‘the 1970s never ended’ and homes only cost £52k

Sky-high house prices make buying a home a distant dream for many first-time buyers, yet one UK area could hold the key.

14/10 'Keir Starmer must address plunging fertility rates for sake of our future'

There are four measures the Government could take to encourage our young people to address a looming catastrophe for Britain.

14/10 Village named most desirable place to live where average house price is £1.4m

It's a pretty and desirable village where house prices average a cool £1.4M.

10/10 London house up for sale for more than £1m sparks fury online

A house in Clapham has caused consternation on social media due to the eye-watering offers it has received.

10/10 The little UK city that keeps getting named Britain's cheapest 'commuter town'

Fast trains and flexible working allows for people to live outside of the capital, yet one town is renowned for being the cheapest commuter town to live in.

07/10 UK house prices rise for third month in a row to near record high

Halifax says rising pay and falling interest rates help make mortgages more affordable for some homebuyers

07/10 UK house prices rise for third month running, close to record high – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

06/10 Ray White economics: Aussie suburbs with the most to gain from a rate hike revealed

Aussie homeowners across more than 1800 towns and suburbs could be set for a house price bump as high as $71,000 within a month of an interest-rate cut.

06/10 The pretty UK village locals say is 'perfect' - but most houses sell for £1m

EXCLUSIVE: Brockenhurst is 'the best village' in the New Forest but house prices are staggeringly expensive.

30/09 UK house prices hit highest annual growth since 2022

Nationwide says yearly rise in house prices increased by 3.2% in September putting the average home at £266,094

30/09 UK house prices rise at fastest pace in two years; D-day for Rightmove takeover – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

29/09 How is Hegang, which was once labeled with low housing prices, doing now?

How is Hegang, which was once labeled with low housing prices, doing now?

27/09 Home buyers are afraid to borrow money because the price is too high

HCMC - Ms. Phuong, District 1 (HCMC) admitted that bank interest rates are low but she does not dare to borrow to buy a house at this time because the price is still too high.

27/09 Home buyers are afraid to put down money because the price is too high

HCMC - Ms. Phuong, District 1, admitted that bank interest rates are low but she does not dare to borrow to buy a house at this time because the price is still too high.

26/09 “I would be embarrassed if I were a resident”... The sign in front of the Banpo apartment reads, ‘Seolwangseolrae’ [Now E News]

The 'poetry monument' installed inside the Raemian Firstige Apartment in Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul has become the center of attention. On the 25th, photos of the civil war displayed inside the Raemian Firstage apartment complex are spreading online. One netizen posted a photo of the dispute on his social media and said, "I wrote a poem praising the apartment complex and engraved it on a stone.

23/09 Pylons v property: power line in Scotland caused divisions but did house price fears materialise?

Beauly-Denny overhead project may serve as preview to Britain’s energy network plans

22/09 The super expensive UK city becoming a hotspot for first-time buyers

While house prices have mostly continued to rise in the UK, first-time buyers have taken advantage of a slump in housing value in one of the most sought-after cities in the country.

16/09 The 40-year mortgage – solution to rising property values or too high a price to pay?

Deals that last four decades can help some get on the property ladder, but the overall cost may be a shock

10/09 Couple 'furious' as giant fence ruins views from new £359k house

A Newcastle couple recently bought a new home which developers failed to tell them would be situated next to a giant fence.

10/09 The pretty UK village named best place to live where houses only cost £250k

Home to the largest village green in Scotland, the peaceful region is the perfect location for those who appreciate the great outdoors.

06/09 UK house prices hit two-year high as market recovers from Truss mini-budget

Average cost of property rose 0.3% to £292,505 in August, says Halifax, after ‘largely positive summer’

06/09 UK house prices hit two-year high after 'positive summer' for market

The August Halifax House Price Index also revealed which parts of the UK are seeing the most growth in house prices and what the average property price is in various areas across the country.

06/09 UK house prices hit two-year high as confidence picks up – business live

House prices across UK rose by 4.3% in year to August, Halifax reports, taking them close to the record high in June 2022

06/09 EU construction outlook: Will there be a rebound next year?

ING reveals which European countries’ construction sectors are bouncing back and which are still a little slow to pick up.

31/08 The pretty UK city where house prices are rising faster than anywhere else

This UK city is one of the country's prettiest and, unsurprisingly, its house prices are sky high and climbing higher.

30/08 UK house prices fall for first time since April, says Nationwide

Average property price in August was £265,375, while annual rate of growth at high of more than 18 months

29/08 Lloyds Banking Group raises mortgage upper limit for first-time buyers

Move to allow loans up to 5.5 times household annual income could prompt others to follow suit, say brokers

25/08 The cities in the United States where house prices will drop: HERE the complete list

Thousands of citizens are looking for housing to have a better quality of life in the United States. Check which cities will have the most affordable prices to purchase a home.

22/08 Living next to this could wipe thousands off your house value - more being built

Living within 250 metres of the structure could even wipe 20 percent of the value off your home, researchers said.

22/08 Accommodation under 3 million VND is scarce in the inner city area

Ho Chi Minh City - Rent prices in the inner city area have increased, making it difficult to find a clean, beautiful, secure room for less than 3 million VND.

19/08 Interest rate cut fuels immediate upturn in UK property market

Figures from Rightmove show inquiries to estate agents since 1 August up 19% compared with a year ago

15/08 The downward trend in housing prices continues in July. Industry: Looking forward to greater policy efforts

The downward trend in housing prices continues in July. Industry: Looking forward to greater policy efforts

14/08 Investors raise bets on September interest rate cut after UK inflation rises by less than expected – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, including the latest UK inflation report

12/08 Mortgage or orgasm? Why gen Z would happily give up sex – if it meant they could buy a house

A survey has found gen Z and millennials would willingly forgo sex for a deposit on a home. Boomers, though, wouldn’t be so keen to give up bonking

10/08 UK's most affordable seaside town where 14 houses cost the same as one in Dorset

This pretty little town has been named the cheapest seaside town in the UK to buy a home.

09/08 Pretty and posh UK seaside village where homes sell for £396k

The village is blessed with great beaches, stunning nature and is a stone's throw from the Scottish capital, Edinburgh.

08/08 Second-hand House Observation·Overview｜Second-hand house prices across the country continue to fall, and landlords in key cities facilitate transactions by “exchanging price for volume”

Second-hand House Observation·Overview｜Second-hand house prices across the country continue to fall, and landlords in key cities facilitate transactions by “exchanging price for volume”

07/08 UK house prices ‘to rise through rest of year’ after jump in July

Halifax says average property price in July was £291,268 as lower mortgage rates expected to lead growth

06/08 When lots of your friends still live at home, renting isn’t just expensive – it’s lonely too | Chloe Aslett

The housing market has left Gen Z divided, with some stuck with their parents feeling like children, and us renters living without company, says the freelance journalist Chloe Aslett

04/08 China Rejects IMF Proposal for Solution to Overcome Property Crisis, What is it?

The IMF asked the Chinese government to immediately provide fiscal support to save the stagnant property market.

01/08 UK house price growth picks up ‘as confidence returns’; Bank of England interest rate decision looms – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, including the fastest pace of house price growth since December 2022

30/07 The wind has turned in the housing sector! Contractors gave up on profits, homeowners cut prices

There are last minute developments regarding housing prices. Good news for home buyers. Due to the decrease in demand, the tide turned in housing. While contractors gave up on profits, those who wanted to sell their homes also decreased their prices. Here are the details...

30/07 UK house prices expected to rise over second half of year, says Zoopla

Larger number of homes for sale will help push up prices by 2%, says property portal

27/07 UK town named best place to retire as average house price falls below £250k

This gorgeous English town is an ideal place to spend your golden years - and it won't cost as much as you might think.

26/07 The real cost of a €1 house in Italy according to a Brit who's done it

“People sometimes think you need hundreds of thousands to get on the property ladder, but here that’s not true.”

24/07 Italian castle with 29 bedrooms costs less than the average London house

This beautiful castle in Italy with 29 bedrooms costs less than the average house in London.

22/07 ‘I earn £50k but can’t afford to buy a home - my city isn’t even expensive'

Emma Harris earns £50,000 a year and said renting and bills take about two-thirds of her salary.

21/07 The once-thriving UK seaside town where houses now sell for just £5,000

The once booming seaside town now has streets of boarded-up homes for sale.

20/07 UK town named best place to retire as average house price falls below £250k

The UK town has been named the best place to retire with a beautiful setting and cheap housing

20/07 The UK's cheapest place to live is quiet town where homes sell for £130k

The quaint town is the cheapest place to live in the UK, however, locals say there is more than meets the eye.

19/07 Housing Market Gets Back-to-Back Good News

Mortgage rates fell to their lowest level in months, according to Freddie Mac.

15/07 House prices in China are falling

House prices in China are falling

15/07 Number of agreed UK house sales over past month ‘up 15% on 2023’

Buyers not fazed by election or Euro 2024, says Rightmove, as ‘gamechanging’ interest rate cuts anticipated

14/07 UK's 10 best streets to live on according to estate agents - not all expensive

Streets across the country have been identified with average price tags ranging from £160k to in excess of £2m - and they've been chosen by the experts.

13/07 Beautiful UK seaside town where house prices are growing faster than London

St Andrews, in Scotland, marks the making of a royal love-story and is bursting at the seams with beauty - including a remarkable coastline.

12/07 Apartment prices in Ho Chi Minh City increase by 15-20% each year

The average price of apartments in Ho Chi Minh City increases by 15-20% each year, of which each square meter of affordable apartment in 2015 was the highest at 35 million, by the end of 2023 it will be 60 million, according to leaders of the Department of Construction.

09/07 Towel tycoon sues youngest son over £2.2m country mansion

Despite signing the house over for inheritance tax purposes, Michael Parker wanted to retain control over the property and its contents

08/07 Here's how much you need to earn to afford a mid-range home in your capital city

Australian home values grew by 8 per cent in the past financial year. Here's a breakdown of how much you need to be earning to afford a property at the median value in your capital city. 

05/07 UK house prices ‘remain subdued’ for third successive month

Average house price at £288,455 in June, down 0.2% on May, says Halifax, as property shortage keeps prices high

04/07 How 14 years of Tory rule have changed Britain – in charts

Charts show what has happened in five key areas, from the NHS to food banks, since the Conservatives came to power in 2010

04/07 Housing Market 'Crash' Concerns Raised for One City

Homes in Detroit are overvalued, according to researchers.

01/07 UK house prices still unaffordable for many people, says Nationwide

High mortgage interest rates and soaring bills hitting affordability despite wages rising above inflation

01/07 UK house prices edge up in June, despite higher mortgage rates

British house prices showed a small gain in June from May but the impact of higher borrowing costs is still weighing on the property market, mortgage lender Nationwide says.

30/06 ‘Boommates’: A rising trend for tackling unaffordable housing

Baby Boomers are turning to home-sharing amid high inflation and rising housing costs.

27/06 Why are housing prices falling? Striking warning for those who want to buy a house for 2024

In Turkey, which broke a record with 1.5 million house sales annually in the 2020s, there was a significant decrease in house sales as of 2023. In the first four months of 2024, there is a 4% decrease compared to the same period last year. So, what are the reasons behind this decline and what awaits us at the end of the year? Sector representative Emre Bozbey made important statements on the subje

27/06 Woman Buys 'Cheapest House in Nice Neighborhood,' Renovates It on a Budget

Jessica bought the house at a discounted price because of its rundown conditions, and she's now planning to do DIY renovations.

24/06 Mortgage of first-time buyer tops £1,000 a month as house prices and rates rise

Average monthly payment has risen by 61% since 2019, pushing borrowers into smaller homes or ultra-long loans

22/06 Pretty little UK ‘village’ with a brilliant market where houses sell for £1.5m

Clifton Village in Bristol is close to the city centre and the University of Bristol making it a hub of change and business.

18/06 In a prominent country... house prices are declining despite support attempts. So what is the story?

In a prominent country... house prices are declining despite support attempts. So what is the story?

17/06 UK house prices remain near record high with little sign of election impact

Rightmove says demand from buyers up 5% with caution detected only among would-be sellers at top of market

13/06 The beautiful seaside town on a UK island where average homes cost just £101k

Scotland makes up most of the cheapest places to buy a seaside home in the UK.

10/06 'Fake pub' and 'chip shop' in eerie 'UK Chernobyl' where flats go for just £7k

Clune Park in Port Glasgow was once a thriving community of 430 flats - but is now a post-apocalyptic wasteland where flats can be bought for as little as £7,000

08/06 We bought our dream home in France for £25k - in UK it would cost £1.5m

The move also opened the door to business opportunities for the couple.

07/06 UK house prices stabilise as rising wages and consumer confidence steady market

Average price of a home dipped by 0.1%, says Halifax, bringing cost of typical property down to £288,688

07/06 UK housing market ‘stable’ in May as prices dip 0.1% – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

06/06 UK’s cheapest town laid bare where homes only cost £69k - full list

New data shows homes in the postcode area sold for an average of £69,157 each in the 12 months to the end of April.

03/06 House prices in Istanbul were too much for Mertens: We wanted to buy it, but it was too expensive, so we rented it.

Belgian star Dries Mertens, who loves Istanbul very much and is certain to stay in Galatasaray in the new season, complained about the high house prices in Istanbul. Star football player Dries Mertens, whose stay in Galatasaray in the new season is largely certain, should be careful about the effects of the increase in housing prices in Istanbul.

31/05 UK house prices return to growth as market ‘shows signs of resilience’

Rate more than doubles to 1.3% in May and average property price rises to £264,249, Nationwide says

28/05 Basketball court, home cinema – but no booby traps: Home Alone house on sale for $5.25m

The house in Winnetka, Illinois still features the staircase which Macaulay Culkin rode down on a sledge, but the swinging paint cans have since been removed

28/05 A 'buyer's market' has occurred in the housing sector! A critical warning came to those who want to own a house: We will be looking for today's prices

It directly concerns everyone who will buy or sell a house. While house prices for sale showed a downward trend, industry representatives announced that this decrease in house prices was not permanent. The date when the real estate sector will become active has also been determined.

27/05 Underrated seaside town people are snubbing famous city 21 minutes away for

EXCLUSIVE: Barry in Wales has undergone a surge in the value of property thanks to a successful rebrand and impact of the show Gavin and Stacey

27/05 House price growth in rural areas outstrips towns in Great Britain

Countryside semis are strongest-performing property type, with average price up 22% over five years

25/05 'I bought a house in beautiful Europe for 85p and have never been happier'

George Laing purchased the property in Mussomeli for under a pound before embarking on a significant restoration of the three-storey building.

25/05 £161,000 for 20 days? Nick Candy bemoans One Hyde Park service charge

Billionaire developer jokes he in fact spends no time at penthouse with record-breaking £175m asking price

17/05 House prices in China are falling

House prices in China are falling

16/05 Remarkable development in the housing market! It is no longer an investment tool, they are selling it at a loss

The housing market in Turkey has been experiencing a significant change recently. As of the second half of last year, housing prices began to lag behind inflation. This situation stopped citizens from buying houses for investment. Contractors, on the other hand, had to sacrifice their profit margins to sell the houses they owned. Here are the notable details about the housing market...

13/05 Are 25-year UK mortgages a thing of the past?

Younger homebuyers are turning to ultra-long loans, prompting fears over the risk to their finances and the wider economy

13/05 Construction of houses with VAT at 6% should feel like “low prices”

VAT will be reduced to 6% for renovation and construction of houses, with limits set depending on prices. This is one of the 30 measures included in the Government of Montenegro's new program to respond to the housing crisis facing the country. “We want this gain in VAT to be reflected, in fact, in lower prices for those who buy", said Miguel Pinto Luz, Minister of Infrastructure and Housing. This

13/05 Rise in ultra-long mortgages ‘poses risk to UK retirement prospects’

Former pensions minister says data shows buyers increasingly forced to accept terms that stretch into state pension age

11/05 The UK seaside town that's suddenly become so cool it's getting a £1bn revamp

EXCLUSIVE: Banksy has helped one of Britain's most beloved seaside resorts to transform its reputation.

09/05 UK property listings soar, but are buyers being put of by high rates?

Buyers and renters alike have been plagued with higher living costs, interest rates and economic uncertainty in the last few months, leading to dampened demand in the UK housing market.

08/05 A third of men under 35 live with their parents but more young women move out

The cost of living has put independent life beyond the means of many young adults who are delaying buying property and starting a family