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Gaotai County, in the Gansu Province of China, has been actively implementing national, provincial, and municipal policies to promote the continued improvement of the real estate market. The county has made significant efforts in three key areas: market supervision, policy implementation, and project construction. By strictly enforcing regulations, fully implementing
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New home sales in the US slid in July, but by a narrower margin than anticipated by analysts. According to the Department of Commerce, sales of new US homes were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 652,000, down slightly from June's revised figure of 656,000.
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The National Housing Corporation (NHC) has handed over two rental housing schemes with 49 units and management records of a site-and-service project to the County Government of Kisii, marking a significant milestone in affordable housing and urban development in the region. The handover ceremony was a culmination of years of
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Uganda's Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has highlighted the significant role of private sector investment in driving the country's economic growth, citing the recent launch of The Bridge Kololo as a testament to Uganda's improving investment climate and economic stability. Speaking at the launch, Kasaija
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Kildare County Council, in partnership with D&P Construction Ltd, has launched an affordable housing purchase scheme for private buyers at Pierce Park, Newbridge. The initiative offers six newly built homes, including three 2-bedroom apartments and three 3-bedroom duplexes, at reduced prices. The homes are strategically located near Newbridge
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The Albanese government has announced plans to cut red tape and fast-track environmental approvals for new homes in an effort to address Australia's housing crisis. The government will pause further residential changes to the National Construction Code, streamline the assessment of over 26,000 homes under the Environment
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The Labour Party is reportedly considering the introduction of capital gains tax (CGT) on home sales, a move that could have devastating consequences for the housing market. The plan, which would see CGT applied at 18% or 24% for higher-rate taxpayers, aims to raise revenue through the taxation of gains
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A planned development in Codsall, near Wolverhampton, aims to build 767 new homes on farmland, sparking environmental concerns. Persimmon Homes has submitted an outline permission application to South Staffordshire Council for the 109-acre site, which would be divided between Keepers Lane and Birches Road. The developer claims the project would
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South Florida is on pace to post a record 426 ultra-luxury sales by the end of the year, with Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties accounting for 262 $10M and up home sales thus far in 2025. The median price for affordable 30-year Miami-Dade condo units has remained stable at
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As the New York State Association of REALTORS released their latest housing report, it revealed that the median price of homes for sale across the state reached a record-breaking $451,000 in July. This represents a 4.9 percent increase from the same month in 2024, when the median home
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Introducing the possibility of charging capital gains tax on the sale of expensive homes, a move being considered by Rachel Reeves, would hamper the property market and prevent people from moving, according to experts who have cautioned against the change. Economists and tax experts warn that such a policy would
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As the UK government considers a flat capital gains tax on primary homes, experts are warning that this proposal will result in an investment loss for homeowners, particularly those who have taken on significant mortgage debt. The taxation of primary homes must take into account the costs associated with mortgage
