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Fine & Country Portugal: National Property Marketing Award Won
Fine & Country Portugal won Best Real Estate Marketing Portugal and a website award in London, with its entry advancing to European and international level after investment in multilingual content and digital tools.
How Do Maintenance, Taxes and Insurance Raise U.S. Homeownership Costs?
U.S. homeowners pay $16,566 a year beyond their mortgages for maintenance, taxes and insurance. Harvard's broader upkeep measures classify 30.8 million owners as cost-burdened, highlighting how deferred repairs can hide affordability pressure.
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57% of Landlords Say Moving Away From Fixed Terms Has Had a Negative Impact
Two surveys find landlords changing rents, tenant requirements and investment plans after the Renters’ Rights Act. New national registration requirements also prompt concerns about costs, management time and preparedness.
Florida Home Prices: Miami Gains While Tampa Continues to Decline
Florida’s housing recovery is uneven: Miami recorded strong gains in both quarterly and annual price data, while Tampa remained the only Florida market in the Case-Shiller index with a yearly decline.
Skipton's Standard Mortgage Offers Now Last Nine Months
Skipton Building Society is extending standard mortgage offers from six months to nine months, while additional borrowing offers move from one month to three. Eligible standard offers may also obtain a further extension.
Spain Property Market: Moroccans Become the Largest Foreign Buyers
Moroccan citizens bought more homes in Spain than British buyers during the first half of 2026, but the total number of properties purchased by foreign nationals fell by 13%.
What Does Flood Risk Mean for England’s Mortgage Market?
Almost one in seven mortgages in England are linked to homes in postcodes with some flood risk, according to FCA analysis. Regional exposure varies sharply by flooding type, while no consistent link was found between loan size and risk.
CrowdProperty Secures £100M Development Funding Partnership
CrowdProperty has secured up to £100m from ColCap Financial UK for loans to small and regional UK housebuilders. The two-year partnership covers development, exit, completion and bridging finance.
Trump Housing Order Expands Title Alternatives After $25 Million in Reported Savings
President Donald Trump's narrower housing order targets mortgage-insurance cancellation, cheaper title reviews, lower refinance requirements and manufactured housing. Fannie Mae reports $25 million in savings from its existing title alternatives.
Spain Targets 8,318 Rental Listings: New 31-Day Rule Prompts Removal Efforts
Spain has identified 8,318 advertisements that offer seasonal accommodation for stays shorter than 31 days. Authorities have notified two unnamed platforms, with the large majority of the listings concentrated in Madrid.
Will North Carolina Voters Cap Property Taxes and Change Income-Tax Rules?
North Carolina voters will decide whether to limit property-tax increases and lower the constitutional income-tax ceiling. New mail-ballot rules are also producing rejection rates above 2022 levels.
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