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Looks like I bought at the peak of the housing market, but that's OK
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. I shouldn't be celebrating the slowdown of the Australian property market. I just bought my first home six months ago and am mortgaged up with…
China's housing market free-falls as buyers wait for floor prices
China's home prices continued to fall in the first half of 2026 as buyers held back, betting that values would drop farther. With sales volumes and prices both in decline, analysts see little sign of a near-term recovery. Data released on Wednesday…
Exports lift housing market outlook
By Crystal Hsu / Staff reporter Taiwan's housing market is entering a phase of modest growth this quarter as strong exports, rising stock-market wealth and improving economic sentiment lift buying interest, although tight lending conditions are…
Housing bill is a good start, but much work remains
Likewise, the House and Senate versions of the bill eliminate the outdated federal “permanent chassis” definition of manufactured housing, an overdue change that could expand high-quality, lower-cost housing options. And the House's…
Plans to house migrants in new Shropshire homes 'on hold
Plans to host 83 asylum seekers in a new-build estate in rural Shropshire have been put on hold, the local MP has said. Just over 100 residents from the area around Stoke Heath met on Thursday night, and some of them told the BBC they felt…
How your super went, housing Ponzi problems and Coles in the dog house
This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald look at how your super fund fared through the drama of the 2026 financial year, discuss the mixed picture of the Australian property market, and look at Coles' potential…
White House to launch Trump Accounts on July 4
The Trump administration will launch new investment accounts for children on July 4, with the initiative intended to boost the financial standing of millions of Americans under the age of 18. Dubbed by the administration “Trump…
Prime Minister's statement in the House on historic forced adoption: 2 July 2026
Thank you Mr Speaker. This morning in Downing Street, I met some of the mothers and adult adoptees harmed by historic adoption practices in England. They are here with us in the gallery today and I had the chance to talk with them privately. They…
What would a house price fall mean for Australians?
After decades of growth Australian house prices are slowing. Here's what a fall could look like. Property prices are under more scrutiny than ever before. Following a shake-up to negative gearing and the capital gains tax (CGT) discounts, the…
Housing and job targets met in West Midlands, figures show
Housing and job targets set in the first year of devolution for the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) have been surpassed, according to figures. The government set a target of providing employment support to 2,740 individuals and the…
Housing and job targets met in West Midlands, figures show
Gurdip Thandi Local Democracy Reporting Service Housing and job targets set in the first year of devolution for the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) have been surpassed, according to figures. The government set a target of providing…
These Trump White House staffers earn the most
The highest-paid officials in President Donald Trump's White House are far from household names, newly released government documents reveal. A salary report sent to Congress this week puts the top White House pay at $197,200 in 2026. Nine of the…
Murci fashion side hustle from nan's house turns into £10m business
Olivia always loved fashion, but never imagined a side hustle from her grandmother's house would grow into a brand turning over £10m. That brand, Murci, has since featured on TV show Love Island, and has seen her move from her nana's to a…
Harapan unveils Johor polls manifesto with healthcare, jobs, housing pledges
JOHOR POLLS | Pakatan Harapan today launched its manifesto for the 16th Johor state election, promising wider healthcare coverage, 250,000 higher-paying jobs, and 80,000 affordable homes over the next five years. Branded “Johor Untuk…
Why the U.S. housing shortage might be nearing its end
Slower household formation due to aging population, low fertility, and reduced immigration is expected to decrease housing demand over the coming decade. Continued high construction, combined with slowing demand, could result in housing oversupply…
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