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Housing market could end with a whimper this summer | 9 News Australia
The final big auction burst of the year has now come and gone, with some cities wobbling under the hammer.…
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United Kingdom
UK house prices see weak rise in January amid high interest rates
UK house prices have advanced marginally in January as buyers continue to struggle with affordability pressures. ADVERTISEMENT The UK Nationwide…
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Asia
Commentary: Will phasing out shoebox homes improve living conditions for Hong Kong’s poor?
AFFORDABLE HOUSING REMAINS AN ISSUE Tenants living in non-compliant subdivided units may have to pay more to continue living in…
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“Welcome news”: Bank of Canada governor says it’s “reasonable” to expect more interest rate cuts
Governor Tiff Macklem held a press conference on Wednesday, after the Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate by…
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Spain
Tens of thousands protest high rents in Barcelona
A large number of Spaniards took to the streets of Barcelona on Saturday night to protest a housing crunch and…
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Asia
Commentary: Hong Kong is giving shoebox homes a better-sounding name, but the city is still caged in inequality
DISCONTENT OVER GROWING WEALTH INEQUALITY Two main underlying reasons have spurred the government into action. Widespread discontent over the growing…
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Asia
Big city, small home: How millennials face an urban squeeze amid rising rents in Asia-Pacific
Real estate developers like Spilytus are building micro flats in sought-after areas, such as Ebisu and Nakameguro. This explains their…
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Asia
Hongkongers to be offered HK$3,000 for information on tenants abusing public flat scheme
Authorities will give HK$3,000 (US$386) to any resident who provides information about tenants abusing public housing privileges that leads to…
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Sport
Almost 15% of EU youngsters unable to pay rent, new data shows
Over the past twelve months youngsters across the block have struggled with rising costs, particularly in France, the Netherlands and…
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Asia
India looks to build much-needed low-cost homes in Mumbai, but challenges persist
MUMBAI: Labourer Joginder Kumar lives in his father-in-law’s cramped home, located in a slum on the outskirts of India’s most…
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