Housing Industry News
A collection of Housing latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.
Housing market continues to soften in three months to August - QV
The housing market is continuing to weaken, according to Quotable Value's latest house price index. In the three months to August, national house values slipped 1.9 percent, the largest quarterly fall in two years. It comes after the index recorded…
First annual fall in UK house prices since November 2023, led by London and the south - business live
Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy. UK house prices have fallen on an annual basis for the first time in almost three years, as the housing market is hit hit by rising…
Average UK house price falls annually for first time since 2023 - Lloyds
News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. The average UK house price fell annually in August…
UK house prices fall for first time in nearly three years, says Lloyds
UK house prices have fallen for the first time in almost three years, as prospective buyers were squeezed by higher mortgage rates, geopolitical uncertainty and stretched affordability. Prices have dropped by 0.4% compared with a year ago, the…
England's housing courts at breaking point as renters battle no-fault evictions
It is a Wednesday afternoon at Stratford housing court, and every seat in the waiting room is full. Over the next few hours, a conveyor belt of tenants and lawyers file into the courtroom to discuss their housing disputes – up to 29 cases…
Average UK house price falls annually for first time since 2023 - Lloyds
The average UK house price fell annually in August, marking the first year-on-year decrease since November 2023, according to an index. A 0.4% average annual drop in property values was recorded by Lloyds in August. The typical house price fell by…
More funding needed to boost construction jobs for young people - housing boss
A long-term plan and additional funding is needed to create more placements for young people within the construction industry, according to one housing association boss. Iwan Trefor Jones, chief executive at Adra, said it was important that…
More than 200 people stood down at embattled housing developer Bathla amid $3.4bn debt
More than 200 workers at Sydney-headquartered Bathla Group have been stood down as administrators of the embattled property developer seek emergency funds to stave off a company-wide collapse. The insolvency advisory Teneo said on Monday that new…
Opinion | Why China won't ban housing presales outright
Late August marked something of a watershed moment for China's embattled property sector, now in its sixth year of decline. It began with Chinese courts kicking off proceedings to liquidate the onshore business of China Evergrande Group –…
Trump says White House helipad work is done after August project restart
President Trump on Sunday announced that the White House helipad, which was redone at his request last month, has been completed. Trump posted a photo of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower on the White House lawn before departing in an Air Force…
/afaqs/media/media_files/2026/09/07/snabbit-2026-09-07-11-59-58.jpg)
Snabbit turns Bigg Boss house into a showcase for its 10-min cleaning service
Snabbit has taken its home-services proposition inside one of India's biggest reality-show properties, sending its “BOSS ladies” into the Bigg Boss house to get it ready before contestants move in. The activation was announced by…
The White House built five Trump-themed video games, and they're bleak
In recent months, we've seen the Trump administration grasp at every straw it can to appeal to youth who, by and large, think its figurehead is a spray-tanned monster concerned only with his own self-enrichment by any means necessary. Paying off…
White House website debuts 5 retro arcade video games that promote Trump's agenda
A White House website featuring arcade games is photographed on a computer screen on Sept. 3. President Donald Trump speaks during an event to present the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to Artemis II crew members on Aug. 28 at Johnson Space…
House Dems plot Trump investigation blitz if they seize majority
House Democrats are planning for a slew of investigations targeting President Donald Trump, his Cabinet, and his family if they win the midterm elections. In just two months, voters across the country will decide which party controls Congress for…
Labor's 'ram-raid' on property prices threatens housing supply
The Property Council has accused the Albanese government of a “ram-raid” on property prices with tax changes that threaten buyer confidence and housing supply, as the Productivity Commission chief demands an end to red tape stifling…
Receive a Daily briefing on Housing Industry News
Get Started