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The recent announcement of a revised twoslab Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure-five and 18 per cent-has brought renewed optimism to many sectors, including real estate. By reducing the GST from 28 to 18 per cent on cement, the government aims to lower project construction costs and enhance housing affordability.
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Carmarthenshire County Council is leading the way in affordable housing in Wales, with over 1,400 homes delivered since 2022. The council's commitment to delivering quality homes for local people is reflected in its Housing Regeneration and Development Delivery Plan, which aims to provide over 2,000 affordable
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Over 50 people, including a young couple who decided to buy a second flood buyback house for their farm, gathered at the Lismore Heights Sports Club to bid on 10 flood-affected homes affected by the Northern Rivers region floods. The auction, conducted by Wal Murray & Co, saw sale prices
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The historic lows in mortgage rates last year failed to trigger a buying spree for Britt Vaughan, who has been trying to purchase a home in Altadena, California, for over a decade. With student loans and unforeseen expenses eating into their savings, Vaughan and his wife have never felt financially
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As first-time buyers increasingly prioritize "forever homes," the UK housing market is witnessing a significant shift towards longer mortgage terms, with 30+ year mortgage terms becoming more popular among buyers. Property data from Barclays reveals that semi-detached properties are gaining traction, accounting for over a third (33.5%
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The luxury real estate market in Rajasthan is experiencing a significant transformation, driven by the growing demand for branded residences. These high-end homes, developed in collaboration with global hospitality chains, fashion, or lifestyle brands, are no longer just about prime locations, expansive spaces, and premium finishes. Instead, branding plays a
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The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has issued a strong rebuke against the idea that tax hikes on landlords will help tenants buy homes. According to Ben Beadle, Chief Executive of the NRLA, higher taxes will have the opposite effect, leading to increased rents and a further dampening of investment
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The current housing market is facing a crisis that disproportionately affects the African American community, where the homeownership rate lags nearly 30 percentage points behind white households. The crisis is driven by historically high home prices, elevated interest rates, and a near-record low number of available homes. For Black families,
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A new law has been signed into effect to prohibit the sale of personal information from credit bureaus to mortgage brokers and lenders without the consent of the consumer, also known as "trigger leads." This practice leads to a flood of unwanted calls, texts, and messages to prospective
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The national median home listing price rose slightly in July to $439,450, but the country's housing market is experiencing a shift, with some metro areas seeing a decline in listing prices. As demand slows, the power dynamic between buyers and sellers is reversing, with buyers now having
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Washington D.C. has witnessed a significant development in consumer data protection with the signing of the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act into law. The legislation, championed by U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), aims to curb the practice of trigger leads, where credit bureaus sell mortgage applicants' data without
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The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act has been signed into law by President Trump, prohibiting lenders from inundating homebuyers with unsolicited calls, texts, and emails. The legislation, introduced by Representatives John Rose (R-Tenn.) and Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.), aims to restrict the practice of selling mortgage credit "trigger leads."
