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Housing market 'increasingly relying on a smaller pool of serious buyers'
Home buyer demand weakened in March as rising mortgage rates and global uncertainty linked to the Middle East conflict dampened confidence, according to a property website. Zoopla said that agreed sales have fallen by 2% annually, with the market…
Housing market softens while relying on 'smaller pool of serious buyers'
Home buyer demand across the UK softened in March, a trend attributed to rising mortgage rates and global uncertainty exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to property website Zoopla. The portal reported a 2% annual…
Housing market 'increasingly relying on a smaller pool of serious buyers'
Zoopla said that agreed sales have fallen by 2% annually, with the market being supported by committed movers who already have mortgages agreed. But sales agreed are flat or slightly higher in some parts of the UK, such as Wales, Yorkshire and the…
Rich House, Poor House mum in tears over gift 'it will change my life'
A single mum-of-three, drowning in debt, was moved to tears after a millionaire invested £100,000 in her budding restaurant venture and paid off her debt on Rich House, Poor House. Valerie Mayer, from Portsmouth, who is juggling raising her…
Over-60s hold £3.84 trillion of housing wealth in UK, property firm estimates
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. Owner‑occupiers aged 60 and over hold the majority…
Panic as 1 in 5 sellers slash house prices
READ MORE: McDonald's adds new fee to orders Concern is rippling through the housing market as sellers slash prices at notable rates to attract buyers amid softening demand. In February 2026, about one in five homes across nine major metro areas…
House Democrat warns of 'boots-on-the-ground quagmire' in Iran
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) on Sunday warned against putting American boots on the ground on Iran's mainland and Kharg Island, noting it could lead to future requests that suggest the possibility of a longer war. President Trump hasn't ruled…
Over-60s hold £3.84 trillion of housing wealth in UK, property firm estimates
Owner‑occupiers aged 60 and over hold the majority (55%) of the UK's net housing wealth in the UK, analysis from a property firm indicates. Those aged 60 and over hold a total of £3.84 trillion of housing equity, Savills estimated…
Smiling woman learns her fate for opening fire at a house party
Sign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the best exclusive stories An Ohio woman who opened fire on a house party after she learned that her estranged husband and boyfriend were hanging out will spend up to two decades behind bars.
Trump's White House ballroom plan draws skepticism from architects
A New York Times interactive feature published Sunday takes an in-depth look at President Donald Trump's proposed White House ballroom ahead of a critical federal vote Thursday — with architects warning the project's rushed timeline has left…
10 middle class home improvements that could devalue your house
There's a certain logic most people follow when renovating: yes it's costly now, but in the long run you'll make money as your house will be more attractive to buyers. Except, surprisingly, it often doesn't work out like that. In fact, some of the…
The most expensive England shirts: One costs more than a HOUSE DEPOSIT
England left the nation's jaws on the floor a few days ago when they brought out their most expensive shirt ever at £134.99 ahead of this summer's World Cup. Even buying your child a 'match' England shirt will cost £114.99, a mammoth…
Huge house in Clifton with cinema room and gym hits the market
Jubilee House, a 'stunning semi-detached family house in the heart of Clifton,' has been put up for sale for a cool £3.25m. The six-bedroom, 5,450-square-foot home is the joint most expensive residence currently listed for sale in Bristol on…
One Nation claims seat of Mackillop, its third in South Australia's lower house
The ABC has projected One Nation has won the seat of MacKillop, in South Australia's south-east, its third in the state's lower house. The seat was traditionally one of the Liberal Party's safest seats in the state, but was won by One Nation's…
JFK grandson Schlossberg says billionaires, 'massive AI companies' spending millions in New York House race
Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of former President Kennedy and a candidate for a New York congressional seat, on Sunday criticized the influx of billionaire and tech-industry money in his House race as an attempt to “buy an election.”…
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