Higher British mortgage rates squeeze housing affordability: Halifax
By Suban Abdulla LONDON A steep surge in interest rates has made it harder to buy a home,
2023-08-22 07:17
US single-family housing starts surge in July
WASHINGTON U.S. single-family homebuilding surged in July amid an acute shortage of previously owned houses, but mortgage rates
2023-08-16 20:54
Canada July housing starts slip by 10%- CMHC
Canadian housing starts slipped by 10% in July compared with the previous month, which had produced the strongest
2023-08-16 20:54
Portugal's hostels are world class. But, they say, a new law threatens their existence
Portugal's Mais Habitação ("More Housing") law seeks to tackle the country's spiraling housing crisis. But its broad-brush measures threaten the future of hostels, guesthouses and the entire tourist industry, say those affected.
2023-08-14 22:27
How laws designed to protect the environment were weaponized against it
A bedrock federal law designed to protect the environment and empower local communities is being weaponized to block progress on climate change, infrastructure and housing.
2023-08-12 15:26
Why has Ireland got so much surplus cash?
The Republic of Ireland is predicted to have a €65.2bn (£56.3bn) budget surplus by 2027.
2023-08-08 13:45
U.S. consumers saying 'bad time to buy' a house hits 13-year high in July
By Safiyah Riddle The share of U.S. consumers who believe it is a bad time to buy a
2023-08-08 01:29
Toronto home prices fall for second straight month in July
TORONTO Greater Toronto Area (GTA) home prices fell in July for the second straight month and home sales
2023-08-03 17:28
U.S. housing availability rate slips in second quarter
By Safiyah Riddle U.S. housing vacancy rates edged lower in the second quarter, according to a government report
2023-08-03 02:21
Biden administration moves to boost housing supply, improve renter protections
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON The Biden administration on Thursday continued its push to drive down housing prices, announcing
2023-07-28 00:16
U.S. new home sales fall in June; trend remains firmer
WASHINGTON Sales of new U.S. single-family homes fell in June, but the trend remains strong as an acute
2023-07-26 22:15
Before election, UK's Sunak commits to 1 million new homes promise
LONDON British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will commit to a promise to build 1 million homes by the
2023-07-24 15:17