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U.S. Mortgage Rates Fall as Purchase and Refinancing Demand Decline
U.S. mortgage rates eased for the first time in two months, but the decline did not lift purchase or refinancing activity. Inventory increased while pending home sales remained weak.
Pepper Money Extends Affordable Housing Mortgage Terms to 40 Years
Pepper Money has extended its affordable housing mortgage terms to 40 years. Family Building Society has also updated affordability assessments that could increase borrowing by tens of thousands of pounds.
Malaga Flooding: What Heavy Rain Means for Foreign Property Buyers
Storm Adam delivered 120mm of rain in one hour to Malaga's El Palo neighbourhood, flooding streets, homes and garages. The storm and concerns about more intense rainfall highlight the relevance of checking local flood exposure when buying property in the province.
Lisbon Housing Protests Continue as Foreign Buyers Face 124% Price Rise Since 2015
Around a hundred tents remain in Lisbon's Rossio Square as protests continue, with housing prices up 124% since 2015. Foreign buyers face rising costs and potential policy shifts.
Spain's New Housing Decree: Tax Hikes, Rent Caps and Loans for Foreign Buyers
Spain's new housing decree came into force on October 8, bringing significant changes for foreign property buyers, renters and holiday-let owners. Key measures include higher property taxes for tourist accommodation, VAT on short-term rentals and interest-free loans for first-time buyers.
Vienna's Housing Shortage Worsens as New Construction Plummets
Vienna's housing shortage worsens as new construction falls 73% since 2019. Rising prices and demand create challenges for investors.
Dubai's Q2 2026 Property Market Slows with 6.2% Rent Drop and 29% Fewer Transactions
Dubai's Q2 2026 property market slowed with 6.2% rent drop and 29% fewer transactions, indicating a market shift.
Vingroup Consortium Unveils $3.5 Billion Twin-Tower Proposal in Hanoi
Vingroup proposes $3.5B twin towers in Hanoi, promising to reshape city's skyline and attract global real estate investors.
JPMorgan Commits $750 Billion to U.S. Housing Finance by 2036
JPMorgan pledges $750B to U.S. housing finance by 2036, targeting 1M affordable homes and aiding 500K buyers, reshaping the market.
Singapore New Home Sales Surge to 9-Month High Amid August Launches
Singapore's home sales hit a 9-month high in August with 2,142 units sold, driven by key new project launches. Discover market trends and future prospects.
German Commercial Property Financing Sentiment Near Record Low as Market Woes Persist
German commercial property financing sentiment drops to near-record lows, signaling caution from lenders and impacting market dynamics.
Japan's Office Market Tightens as Vacancy Rates Drop and Rents Rise
Explore Japan's office market in 2026: dropping vacancy rates and rising rents in Tokyo and beyond, amid a favorable investment climate.
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