Why younger homebuyers risk being locked in mortgage prison
There’s a generational gap between those who can switch banks to get a better home-loan deal, and those who cannot.
· Clancy Yeates
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Are there any (good) alternatives to interest rate hikes to cool inflation?
Mortgage holders reeling from the blunt force of five interest rate hikes this year are questioning if there are other ways of controlling inflation. The answer is not simple.
· Jessica Irvine
Chinese carmaker BYD’s offices in Netherlands raided over JLR ‘copycat car’ claim
Bailiffs reportedly seized digital records before court case over alleged intellectual property breaches on Land Rover DefenderBailiffs acting for Jaguar Land Rover raided the Dutch offices of a Chinese “copycat” rival before a legal showdown this week over whether its “Defender clone” infringes intellectual propert…
· Juliakollewe
Take witness stand, Luistro dares VP Sara
HOUSE lead prosecutor and Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro challenged Vice President Sara Duterte to take the witness stand in her impeachment trial, insisting she is the best person who could explain the financial records and property documents presented by the prosecution.
· Kristina Maralit
San Diego pizza maker has 3,500 people begging for a pie — but only makes 15 a week
The hottest, most elusive culinary reservation in Southern California operates out of an apartment kitchen.
· Titus Wu
Rent-a-grandchild: Businesses offering companions to elderly grow in India
A small but growing number of firms selling what families once took for granted: someone to take care of the seniors.
We face paying £9,000 tax even though our second home is in a war zone
A Ukrainian woman who fled to Scotland is told she and her partner could face a £9,000 property tax charge because she still owns a flat in Kyiv.
· Bbcnews
Land Title Masterclass Highlights property protection, launches ‘About My Title’ e-book
PROMOTING a better understanding of land ownership and helping the public recognize risks in property transactions took center stage at the Land Title Mastery Masterclass and launch of the e-book “About My Title” on Oct. 24, 2026, at Aberdeen Court, Quezon Avenue, Quezon City.
· The Manila Times
Hong Kong investors look to Swiss Alps as they diversify property holdings
Some wealthy Hong Kong investors are looking beyond Asia for property, as they seek to diversify their holdings across currencies and jurisdictions as part of a broader approach to wealth preservation. The Swiss Alpine resort village of Andermatt offers one example of the appeal. Prime residential prices there rose …
· Peggy Ye
Property investor sells Seddon house for $1.25m, $50,000 below reserve
The charming red brick house did not attract a genuine bid at auction, and passed in on a vendor bid before negotiations ensued.
· Elizabeth Redman
Hochul sues to strip sovereign status from Seneca land, block Buffalo gas station and pot shop
If the state wins, it will be able to collect local property and sales taxes, and determine how the land is zoned.
· Daniel Cody
Young couple pays $4.25m for mid-century modern northern beaches home
Four parties made bids for the striking home with timber beams and exposed brick, pushing the price $325,000 above reserve.
· Elizabeth Redman
Ex-cop Sayed Mohassib had NYC jogger Katie Suarez’s blood splattered over his apartment walls after alleged murder: prosecutors
Sayed Mohassib, 27, remained silent during the hearing in Brooklyn criminal court.
· Marie Pohl, Ella Morrison
REIWA highlights stamp duty and rental relief in state budget wishlist
REIWA president Rob Mandanici said while prices are now declining, strong growth over the past few years had made purchasing a property increasingly expensive.
· Michael Philipps
Residents bought into communities but may end up living in 'wastelands'
Bathla's property projects across Sydney that were designed to build communities remain unfinished as frustrated local residents fear the implications for their suburbs.
· Tony Ibrahim
Property, football and politics: The links between Manchester and Abu Dhabi explained
A closer look at the relationship between Man City's owners and the Manchester political scene.
· Bbcnews
Beijing’s latest property stimulus falls short in lower-tier-cities
Beijing’s latest property stimulus package has failed to stop a downward spiral in home transactions and prices in mainland China’s lower-tier cities, which could prompt top regulators to roll out stronger incentives to reinvigorate the weak market. According to data compiled by the China Real Estate Index System (C…
· Daniel Ren
Victoria Barracks in Sydney and Melbourne to remain in public hands after partial backtrack on defence property selloff
Four heritage-listed defence properties to be preserved for community use after backlash from veterans and former PMsGet our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastRichard Marles has denied claims Australia’s defence will be undermined by its decision to repurpose a historical military base near Sydney…
· Sarah Basford Canales
Flatmates.com.au founder lists $9m home in ‘most desirable street’
A parkside house in the dress-circle setting is where the entrepreneur spent his childhood. The property is on the market for the first time since 1927.
· Kristy Johnson
US sports investment fund RedBird hunts for tie-ups in Japan
Firm specializes in using data, intellectual property to boost revenue steams
· Staff Writer
‘7th Heaven’ star Jeremy London refutes claims that he is ‘homeless,’ fires back at celebrity news reporters: ‘Stupid’
The actor sparked concern among fans on Thursday after taking to X to ask for help finding work and housing.
· Amanda Rubio
Abu Dhabi property transactions jump 76% to Dh171bn in first nine months of 2026 | The National
Real estate sector maintains momentum amid Iran war uncertainty
· Alvin R Cabral
Young couple snaps up inner-city Edwardian for $1,080,000 after pass in
The period home’s buyers were the sole bidders at its auction on Saturday. After it passed in to them, they negotiated a sale price $20,000 under the listed reserve.
· Emily Power
Test of trust for Hong Kong’s new housing checks unit after Wang Fuk Court blaze
For former Wang Fuk Court resident Dorz Cheung, seeing will be believing when it comes to reforms initiated after the deadly inferno in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district. The 34-year-old questioned whether the new oversight bodies would prevent another disaster, saying systemic reforms to tackle shoddy building maintenanc…
· Edith Lin
Developer hands LNP $100k donation two months after prime land deal
Discloure logs reveal a trust linked to developer Lancini Property Group gave the LNP $100,000, two months after securing rights to develop prime Northshore Hamilton land.
· Cameron Atfield
AI-generated cats showcasing rural life, Chinese cuisine land major brand sponsorships
China’s pet scene has found its digital answer to cottagecore icon Li Ziqi – “Meow Ziqi,” a social media account featuring three AI-generated cats that cook traditional Chinese dishes and practise heritage crafts. Since bursting onto the scene in April, the account has amassed over 1.76 million followers and more th…
· Zoey Zhang
'My mortgage is going up £200': How rising interest rates are hitting people's pockets
With UK interest rates set to rise, mortgages, credit cards and loans could get more expensive for millions.
· Bbcnews
‘It’s a buyers’ market’: First home buyers snap up $1.8m inner-city home
Two expected bidders pulled out before auction, leaving two others to compete for the three-bedroom house. It didn’t stop the final price exceeding the reserve.
· Robyn Willis
Moving house seven times in 18 months the reality for many renters
Frances Thiele is one of many essential workers that new research indicates are effectively locked out of Australia's housing market. She's had to move seven times in recent years to secure a rental home.
· Andrew Chounding
Hundreds of desperate Angelenos swarm LA hotel after fake promise of free housing goes viral
A crucial detail got lost in the social media frenzy.
· Justin Choi
New Jersey city moves to cap rent hikes at just $20 — what tenants need to know
The New Jersey city has restored a decades-old rent-control rule after years of legal battles, but questions remain over its future beyond 2027.
· Emily Fu
Inside the $3 billion battle over defence real estate
A plan to sell 67 defence sites around the country has become a long-running political headache for the federal government, but it is vowing to press on.
· Tom Lowrey
One of Walter Burley Griffin’s last masterpieces lists for $9.5m-plus
The house was part of a double project for the American, who was commissioned to design two properties on a dress circle street.
· Kristy Johnson
What life’s like in Sydney’s most mortgage-stressed suburb
Locals are pausing holiday plans, delaying renovations, skipping hobbies, trimming gym memberships and worrying that AI will take their jobs.
· Alice Uribe
What life’s like in Melbourne’s most mortgage-stressed suburb now
Locals are working as many hours as possible, choosing cheaper groceries and still finding there’s nothing left at the end of the week.
· Wes Mountain
Behind closed doors: Inside the $5 million meeting that sealed the downfall of David Jones
The ugly, inglorious end to the 188-year-old luxury department store came down to $5 million in unpaid rent.
· Jessica Yun
Cebu fire victims receive aid from Go
CEBU CITY — Fire victims here received housing assistance on Wednesday as the government extended financial support to families rebuilding their homes after fires.
· Kaiser Jan Fuentes
Robinsons Land income rises to P13.4B in Jan-Sept
ROBINSONS Land Corp. (RLC) on Friday reported an 11-percent increase in consolidated net income to P13.4 billion in the first nine months of 2026, supported by growth across its property businesses.
· Nazylen Joy Mabanglo
Ombudsman to inspect jails over alleged Romualdez VIP treatment
MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla will personally conduct surprise inspections of Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) facilities housing detainees facing Sandiganbayan cases to check for alleged special treatment, including the reported arrangement allowing former House speaker Martin R…
· James Daniel Danio
A long-term Elon Musk backer is cashing out of Tesla — and cutting its SpaceX exposure
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has cut its SpaceX holding to 11.1% of assets and sold its remaining Tesla stake.
· Hugh Leask
Denmark’s top court to rule on ‘parallel societies’ after ‘non-western’ people evicted
Government claims removal of former residents of housing complex in Helsingør is unrelated to their ethnicityDenmark’s supreme court is expected to rule on whether the state’s classification of residents with “non-western” backgrounds is covered by racial discrimination law.The appeal by residents who were evicted f…
· Miranda Bryant
'Single-property owners yes, multiple no': Is there sympathy for Spain's landlords?
Property owners have borne the brunt of recent housing protests and measures introduced by the government to appease tenants. But are they really to blame for Spain's property crisis? Here are your views on the matter.
· Esme Fox
Five of the best period homes for sale in Sydney
With great character, ornate features and spacious rooms, period homes can often tell a wonderful story and offer benefits for today’s lifestyle too.
· Shona Hendley
Five of the best period homes for sale in Melbourne now
From Victorian terraces to Edwardians, from Brighton to Williamstown, here are five of the best period homes for sale in Melbourne right now.
· Shona Hendley
Hong Kong property investors buck Asia-Pacific buying shift, survey shows
Hong Kong’s property market is bucking a wider shift towards selling across Asia-Pacific, with three-quarters of market professionals reporting stronger buying intentions among their clients, even as rising borrowing costs are making investors across the region more cautious. About 75 per cent of respondents in Hong…
· Peggy Ye
With Perth's property prices falling, job loss is the real risk
While Perth's property prices have dropped in the past three months, the real risk to people with mortgages is not negative equity but losing their job.
· Emma Wynne
Defence Housing Australia revises plan for controversial Darwin development
Defence Housing Australia has revised its plan to build an 800-house precinct in Lee Point in Darwin's northern suburbs, following ongoing pushback from the community over environmental and sacred sites concerns.
· Joseph Hathaway Wilson
How Alan Jones’ arrest for indecent assault and sexual touching unfolded
Police called out to the former broadcaster in the loungeroom his luxury harbourside apartment to no avail. They found him in his bedroom, a court has heard.
· Clare Sibthorpe
Overseas institutions keen on Hong Kong university towns, happy to help local peers
Leaders of overseas institutions have expressed keen interest in taking part in Hong Kong’s planned university towns in the Northern Metropolis megaproject and stress that while financing remains a challenge, they will collaborate on activities to help ensure projects are financially viable. The university heads als…
· William Yiu
Thatcher's Right to Buy split my estate. Now its days could be numbered
Labour is weakening Margaret Thatcher's landmark housing policy. Will it really fix Britain's social housing woes?
· Bbcnews