[2026-02-27 12:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Compass to share real estate listings that have yet to hit the market broadly with Redfin

Snippet: LOS ANGELES (AP) — Compass will allow its property listings that have yet to hit the broader market to appear immediately on fellow real estate brokerage Redfin’s portal, part of three-year agreement announced Thursday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/compass-rocket-redfin-property-listings-zillow-housing-real-estate-home-buying-0bdb98b299852f129f23d8f2c99b7cdf

[2026-02-27 11:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee vows policy measures to cut benefits of homeownership as speculation

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung has said the government will come up with policy measures to reduce the benefits of homeownership as housing speculation, while actively protecting the rights of home buying for residential purposes.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10683635

[2026-02-27 11:10 UTC+10:00] [Sport / AFL] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Golf, wine and real estate: Inside Tassie’s pitch to pinch a player from your AFL club

Snippet: We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/golf-wine-and-real-estate-inside-tassie-s-pitch-to-pinch-a-player-from-your-afl-club-20260226-p5o5p1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-27 11:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee vows policy measures to cut benefits of homeownership as speculation

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 27 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung has said the government will come up with policy measures to reduce the benefits of homeownership as housing speculation, while actively protecting the rights of home buying for residential purposes.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260227001200315

[2026-02-27 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: A Don Quixote dream: A strong Philippine manufacturing sector

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/opinion-philippine-manufacturing-sector-industry-development/

[2026-02-27 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Merz’s Beijing trip shows that Germany realises it needs to work with China

Snippet: Stable bilateral and China-EU relations can only be positive for global stability and sustainable development in an era of turbulence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3344750/merzs-beijing-trip-shows-germany-realises-it-needs-work-china

[2026-02-27 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Controversial Kōloa housing project gets green light in unanimous vote

Snippet: Community members attend a Koloa Community Association meeting to learn more about a proposed housing project at the corner of Weliweli and Waikomo roads on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 in Koloa, Hawaii. (Noelle Fujii-Oride/Civil Beat/2026)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/general-news-efe287655c8ebf30df270664f1bfff5b

[2026-02-27 08:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump and Mamdani meet for second time, discuss housing, detention of student

Snippet: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he had a productive meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, discussing issues including housing and a federal immigration enforcement operation.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-888179

[2026-02-27 08:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Mamdani pitches Trump on housing in latest White House visit

Snippet: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a news conference in Morningside Heights, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-zohran-mamdani-new-york-housing-3835daca395dbe46c2f3da2433ec24f4

[2026-02-27 08:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Berkeley City Council approves housing developments that sidestep labor standards

Snippet: A construction union pickets the office of the development consultant Rhoades Planning Group in downtown Berkeley, Calif., on Jan. 20, 2026. (Nico Savidge/Berkeleyside via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/berkeley-jesse-arreguin-california-labor-health-care-industry-a6491504da954eb1923de85341c22623

[2026-02-27 08:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Mamdani meets Trump in unannounced visit to the White House

Snippet: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met President Donald Trump in the White House on Thursday, in an unannounced trip to discuss housing and the detention of a student.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/02/26/mamdani-meets-trump-in-unannounced-visit-to-the-white-house/

[2026-02-27 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Council backflips on rate rise for short-stay rentals to support tourism

Snippet: Topic:Travel and Tourism

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-27/mount-gambier-council-airbnb-rate-rises-cancelled-housing-sa/106362172

[2026-02-27 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: NHDA provides 491 houses costing Rs. 491 Mn in Puttalam - DailyNews

Snippet: A housing assistance programme for the needy organised by the National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) under the Government’s vision of a ‘Prosperous Country – A Beautiful Life,’ was held in Puttalam on Wednesday (25). The event was chaired by State Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Prof.Chandana Abeyrathne.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/27/local/958675/nhda-provides-491-houses-costing-rs-491-mn-in-puttalam/

[2026-02-27 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bank of Ceylon records Rs. 120.8 Bn Profit Before Tax in 2025 - DailyNews

Snippet: Bank of Ceylon (BOC) concluded the financial year ended 31st December 2025 with a landmark performance, achieving a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 76.0 billion, 18% increase over the previous year, while Profit Before Tax (PBT) reached Rs. 120.8 billion. Beyond financial growth, this year marked a pivotal shift towards sustainable and inclusive banking, with strategic initiatives in green finance, social development, and digital innovation driving both economic and environmental impact.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/27/business/958415/bank-of-ceylon-records-rs-120-8-bn-profit-before-tax-in-2025/

[2026-02-27 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Prime Lands Residencies secures Otters Club Car Park Property - DailyNews

Snippet: Prime Lands Residencies PLC has secured the Otters Club Car Park property in Colombo 7 through a recently concluded agreement with the Urban Development Authority (UDA), marking one of the most significant residential land acquisitions in the district in recent years.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/27/business/958341/prime-lands-residencies-secures-otters-club-car-park-property/

[2026-02-27 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Analysis by Thomas Kelsall

Snippet: Thomas is a reporter for the ABC in Adelaide with experience covering politics, urban development and higher education.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/thomas-kelsall/104893760

[2026-02-27 05:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Rising tide of new voters forcing a tax rethink on property

Snippet: Australian real estate prices are now among the highest in the world. (ABC News: Ian Cutmore)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-27/australias-lax-property-tax-has-created-a-class-system/106391788

[2026-02-27 04:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Average US long-term mortgage rate dips below 6% for the first time since late 2022

Snippet: A sign is posted for a new home for sale in Ambler, Pa., Oct. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mortgage-rates-housing-interest-financing-home-fdedc1fe97eda88eb790ef7a3e068a5f

[2026-02-27 03:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH eyeing $10.3B in ODA loans

Snippet: THE Marcos administration is aiming to secure $10.3 billion in concessional loans this year through official development assistance (ODA) agreements with three countries, a Cabinet official said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/27/business/top-business/ph-eyeing-103b-in-oda-loans/2286118

[2026-02-27 03:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pag-IBIG's investment income rises to P9.43B in 2025

Snippet: THE Home Development Mutual Fund, also known as the Pag-IBIG Fund, said its investment income jumped by nearly 50 percent to P9.43 billion in 2025.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/27/news/national/pag-ibigs-investment-income-rises-to-p943b-in-2025/2286201

[2026-02-27 03:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOST, PSU launch country’s first Asin R&D Center in Binmaley

Snippet: THE country’s first Asin (Salt) Research and Development (R&D) Center was launched at the Pangasinan State University (PSU) Binmaley Campus on Feb. 17 during the 2026 Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Week in the Ilocos Region.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/27/tmt-newswire/dost-psu-launch-countrys-first-asin-rd-center-in-binmaley/2285762

[2026-02-27 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: GCash, Manulife Investments Philippines expand Filipinos’ access to global property investments on GFunds

Snippet: Finance super app GCash, together with Manulife Investment Management and Trust Corporation (Manulife Investments Philippines), is expanding Filipinos’ access to the global property market by introducing Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) funds and other income-paying unit investment trust funds (UITFs) within the GCash app.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/27/supplements/gcash-manulife-investments-philippines-expand-filipinos-access-to-global-property-investments-on-gfunds/2289541

[2026-02-26 20:00 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Victorian Liberal ‘us and them’ housing policy

Snippet: To submit a letter to The Age, email letters@theage.com.au. Please include your home address and telephone number below your letter. No attachments. See here for our rules and tips on getting your letter published.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/victorian-liberal-us-and-them-housing-policy-20260226-p5o5t0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-26 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee pledges efforts to further boost stock market for 'Korea premium'

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday vowed to improve undervalued Korean shares and sustain the ongoing rally by enhancing the market environment and encouraging a shift of capital from real estate to productive finance.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260226011000315

[2026-02-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Global development] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Two women arrested in Uganda for allegedly kissing in public could face life sentence

Snippet: Wendy Faith and Alesi Diana Denise were taken into custody under laws that have outraged LGBTQ+ community and rights activists

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/feb/26/women-arrested-uganda-kissing-public-lgbtq-laws

[2026-02-26 17:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Syria confirms ‘mass escape’ from camp housing relatives of ISIL fighters

Snippet: Syria reports mass escape from al-Hol ISIL camp amid ‘shocking’ conditions

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/26/syria-confirms-mass-escape-from-camp-housing-relatives-of-isil-fighters

[2026-02-26 16:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK Bioscience secures first EU vaccine project with IDT

Snippet: SK Bioscience said Wednesday it has secured its first European Union-backed vaccine development project alongside German subsidiary IDT Biologika, marking a key milestone one year after the acquisition.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10683101

[2026-02-26 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Global development] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ancient stepwells brought back to life as India begins to run out of water

Snippet: Centuries-old wells restored to provide drinking water as parts of the country head towards “day zero” when no water will be available

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/feb/26/ancient-stepwells-brought-back-india-run-out-water-day-zero

[2026-02-26 15:59 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: This NSW housing authority has been inundated with proposals. Only two have been approved

Snippet: Only two development proposals fast-tracked by the NSW government’s divisive Housing Delivery Authority have been approved, one year after it started taking applications to accelerate construction of major apartment complexes.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/this-nsw-housing-authority-has-been-inundated-with-proposals-only-two-have-been-approved-20260226-p5o5mc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-26 15:56 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Do their worst': Craig is fighting Trump's proposed Gold Coast hotel

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/trump-tower-gold-coast-craig-hill-petition-organiser-explains-why-locals-oppose-development/0ded570b-ea23-42e8-b1dc-12f4d033f24f

[2026-02-26 12:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Globe, Canvas bring online safety and AI education to families

Snippet: IN celebration of Safer Internet Day 2026, Globe Telecom partnered with Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (Canvas) to host “The Secret Digital Map: Exploring AI and Online Safety for Families,” an interactive learning session held at the National Museum of Fine Arts.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/26/tmt-newswire/globe-canvas-bring-online-safety-and-ai-education-to-families/2285493

[2026-02-26 12:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: BOK keeps key rate unchanged for 6th consecutive meeting amid growth resilience

Snippet: South Korea's central bank kept its benchmark interest rate steady Thursday, citing stronger-than-expected growth momentum, as it sought to safeguard financial stability amid a weak local currency and an unstable housing market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10682749

[2026-02-26 11:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: BOK keeps key rate unchanged for 6th consecutive meeting amid growth resilience

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's central bank kept its benchmark interest rate steady Thursday, citing stronger-than-expected growth momentum, as it sought to safeguard financial stability amid a weak local currency and an unstable housing market.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260226003600320

[2026-02-26 09:50 UTC+10:00] [Indigenous Australians] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘It’s a horrible feeling’: Loma Bropho has been unable to find a secure home for her six children for two years

Snippet: One in eight low-income Indigenous households have unmet housing needs, the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute has found

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/26/australia-indigenous-housing-system-report-ntwnfb

[2026-02-26 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: NDB reports all-time high earnings doubles PAT on normalised basis - DailyNews

Snippet: National Development Bank PLC (NDB) announced its results for the financial year ended December 31, 2025 to the Colombo Stock Exchange recently. Full year results tabled by the Bank showcase a strong growth across all business lines with Net Banking Revenue increasing by a 45.2% on a comparable basis. Like most other peers, the Bank’s 2024 financial performance was positively impacted following the successful conclusion of the ISB debt restructure with a one-off impact on interest income, fee income and

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/26/business/957751/ndb-reports-all-time-high-earnings-doubles-pat-on-normalised-basis/

[2026-02-26 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SLIIT fosters sporting excellence - DailyNews

Snippet: SLIIT continues to strengthen its commitment to student development through a structured and expanding sports ecosystem. Students have the opportunity to pursue competitive excellence while building leadership, discipline, and teamwork alongside academic life.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/26/sports/957695/sliit-fosters-sporting-excellence/

[2026-02-26 05:41 UTC+10:00] [Cost of Living] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: This is how long it takes to save for an entry-level home, as prices surge

Snippet: Young Australians like Patricia Nicula are facing an entry-level housing market that has steadily increased in price since the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: SBS, Supplied

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/pinch-me-moment-as-prices-soar-nationwide-patricia-has-bought-her-first-home/4gb500aoh

[2026-02-26 03:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: LandBank, DBP eyeing return to capital markets

Snippet: STATE-OWNED Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) are preparing to return to the capital markets later this year to support lending programs and projects, top officials said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/26/business/top-business/landbank-dbp-eyeing-return-to-capital-markets/2284957

[2026-02-26 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Megaworld starts work for Laoag beach village

Snippet: MEGAWORLD Corp. said Wednesday that it had started land development for the first residential village in the 84-hectare Ilocandia Coastown.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/26/business/corporate-news/megaworld-starts-work-for-laoag-beach-village/2284942

[2026-02-26 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOST, Caoagdan explore innovation support for coconut, cattle industries in Cotabato

Snippet: THROUGH the Department of Science and Technology-Region 12 (DOST Soccsksargen), Second District of Cotabato representative and member of the House Committee on Science and Technology Rudy Caoagdan paid a courtesy visit to the DOST Central Office in Bicutan, Taguig, to explore science-driven opportunities that can accelerate agricultural and industrial development in his district.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/26/tmt-newswire/dost-caoagdanexplore-innovation-support-for-coconut-cattle-industries-in-cotabato/2284697

[2026-02-26 03:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Tanza’s transformation from coastal town to a rising growth hub in Cavite

Snippet: TANZA is steadily progressing into one of Cavite’s emerging growth centers, supported by improved access, growing communities and a continuous pace of development.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/26/tmt-newswire/tanzas-transformation-from-coastal-town-to-a-rising-growth-hub-in-cavite/2284688

[2026-02-26 01:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to set up first national innovation centre outside mainland China

Snippet: Finance chief Paul Chan says city will also establish a high-level steering committee to spearhead AI development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344645/hong-kong-set-first-national-innovation-centre-outside-mainland-china

[2026-02-26 01:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Palestinian firm to build UAE-funded Gazan housing compound in Israeli-controlled Rafah

Snippet: A Gaza firm has been contracted to build an Emirati-funded compound for tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians in a part of the territory under Israeli military control, two Israeli officials and two Palestinian businessmen told Reuters.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-887946

[2026-02-26 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Victorian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Where will Victoria’s new homes be built? Competing Liberal and Labor visions are as much about politics as planning

Snippet: Jess Wilson’s housing plan offers little that is truly new – but Jacinta Allan claims it draws a line through Melbourne and locks millennials out

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/25/victoria-housing-policy-liberal-labor-politics-planning

[2026-02-26 00:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: First-home buyer affordability no longer just a Sydney problem

Snippet: Topic:Real Estate Industry

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-26/first-home-buyer-affordability-slips-domain-real-estate-report/106383700

[2026-02-25 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: 100 low-income families in Polonnaruwa get Rs. 1 million housing aid in government initiative - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ministry of Housing, Construction, and Water Supply has taken a major step to realize the government’s vision of “A Thriving Nation – A Beautiful Life” by addressing housing issues of low-income families across Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/25/local/957709/100-low-income-families-in-polonnaruwa-get-rs-1-million-housing-aid-in-government-initiative/

[2026-02-25 19:41 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The Age journalists dominate Quill Award nominations

Snippet: The Age has been recognised for investigations into the Exclusive Brethren’s election interference, corruption in the Big Build infrastructure scheme and rampant underquoting in real estate in Victoria’s most prestigious journalism awards.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/the-age-journalists-dominate-quill-award-nominations-20260225-p5o5gg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-25 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka and Belgium to strengthen railway technology cooperation - DailyNews

Snippet: Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development, Bimal Ratnayake, held a high-level bilateral discussion with the Belgian Minister of Transport and Environment, Jean-Luc Crucke, in Belgium on February 23.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/25/local/957590/sri-lanka-and-belgium-to-strengthen-railway-technology-cooperation/

[2026-02-25 16:36 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: ‘Dumbest option’: top economist slams housing tax break

Snippet: February 25, 2026 16:36 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/dumbest-option-top-economist-slams-housing-tax-break/

[2026-02-25 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: WA population to hit 4 million by 2043 prompting housing warning

Snippet: Topic:Population Groups

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-25/wa-population-to-hit-4-million-by-2043-/106386874