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Beijing trims property resale tax in fresh push to stabilise housing market
Mainland China will cut or waive value-added tax (VAT) on the resale of homes by individuals from Friday, in its latest move to shore up a property market that has been stuck in a prolonged slump. Under the new rules, individuals who sell a…
Mid-Income Homes Poised to Lead India's Housing Market in 2026 as Premium Demand Plateaus: Square Yards
After years of post-pandemic momentum driven largely by premium and luxury housing, India's residential real estate market is showing signs of recalibration. The mid-income housing segment is expected to emerge as the primary growth driver in 2026…
The housing market is moving in favor of Gen Z
By Conor Sen / Bloomberg Opinion The “American dream” of owning a home has never seemed further out of reach for young people. You can hardly blame Gen Z and younger millennials for adopting an economic nihilism that prioritizes the…
Plymouth had UK's steepest rise in house prices in 2025
UK house prices rose fastest in Plymouth this year as investment in shopping and amenities lured buyers to the south-west city, a survey of 2025 housing hotspots shows, as the central London market struggled with weaker demand. The average property…
Revealed: Places with the steepest house price rises in 2025
It's a historic maritime city in Devon, famous for being the starting point for the Mayflower voyage 400 years ago and home to western Europe's largest naval base. But Plymouth - once home to explorer Sir Francis Drake - now has another claim to…
Tycoon puts land bought for social housing but never built up for £5m
A car sales tycoon has put land he bought for £800,000 and intended for social housing on the market for £5million, after blaming council delays for the sale. Peter Waddell, founder of used car supermarket Big Motoring World, snapped up…
TopBuild: Positioned For Growth As Housing Cycle Turns (NYSE:BLD)
BLD's increased exposure to commercial, industrial, and repair/maintenance markets reduces cyclicality, enhances margin stability, and positions the company for secular growth beyond housing cycles. BLD's premium is supported by trough-cycle…
The Real Reason Fashion Houses Keep Replacing Creative Directors in Today's Luxury Industry
In recent years, the fashion industry has witnessed an unprecedented wave of leadership turnover. Luxury fashion houses that once relied on decades-long creative stewardship now change creative directors every few years or sometimes even sooner.
Bradford Council-owned house for sale with £20k guide price - BBC News
Image source, Local Democracy Reporting Service A house is to be sold at auction with a guide price of £20,000 to £25,000 on the condition that the buyer makes it 'habitable' within one year. The property in Tamworth Street in Tyersal…
Trump Plans To Make Housing Affordable In 2026: Housing Boom Or Bubble Burst Ahead?
President Trump's proposed housing reforms—including portable mortgages and deregulation—could unfreeze the U.S. housing market and boost related sectors. WHR, HD, RH, LEN, and RMAX are highlighted as undervalued housing-related…
Housing is the key to New York's growth
New York City stands at a critical juncture. The Mamdani administration inherits a mandate — and a momentous opportunity — to deepen its focus on affordable housing and quality of life. These issues are central to the success of the…
Full list of UK areas where house prices are rising the most
Lloyds Bank has crowned its 'housing hotspots' for 2025, with property values rising sharply across a number of areas. Plymouth has seen the biggest growth in property values over the past year among areas examined by Lloyds, with home prices…
Money raised after wife and two children died in Boxing Day house fire
The best friend of a mother killed alongside her two children in a devastating Boxing Day house fire has paid a heart-breaking tribute, saying she will ‘miss her for a lifetime.' Carmen Schmidt posted online that there were ‘no words'…
TV house hunter Phil Spencer says MBE for charity work 'very overwhelming'
Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for exclusive competitions, offers and theatre ticket deals I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Location, Location, Location presenter Phil…
More needs to be done to ease housing crisis
947b56ee-07d6-4ffa-a238-ed946eebc923 Created: Dec 30, 2025 08:01 AM (Updated: Dec 30, 2025 08:07 AM) Renovation: work is under way at the historic building Chelsea on Redcoat Lane in St George's. “So it would seem we've still got a long…
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