Housing
US homebuilders set for another ‘lost’ earnings season
The builders’ confidence falls to a seven-month low in April as a result of the array of setbacks
Reckless housing land bids? Developers’ faith in Singapore government can pay off
The Middle East war may hurt demand and raise costs, but authorities have led the nation through crises before
New York mayor says second-home levy plan is key step to tax the rich
The state’s governor Kathy Hochul has said the tax would cover about 13,000 properties
US mortgage rates drop for second week to 6.3%, Freddie Mac says
The housing market has been rattled by the war in Iran
China home price drop slows for second month as pressure eases
Supportive measures for the property market have trickled out across cities in recent months
Wealthy Middle East residents are house-hunting in Europe to escape war
Investors who might have ploughed money into the most popular Gulf property markets are also examining alternatives
US housing shortage is at least 10 million homes: White House
The interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is currently 6.37%, according to Freddie
London luxury rents rise as Gulf demand adds to supply crunch
Rents in the city’s prime central area are up 1.2% in the year until March
UK homebuyer demand slumps as borrowing costs spiral
Gauge tracking new buyer enquiries in March plunged to the lowest since August 2023
San Francisco house prices hit record US$2.15 million on AI
Buyers have faced heated competition for listings, with houses selling an average of 23% above asking price
