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South Korea's housing market in Seoul is witnessing a significant surge in sales prices, with a 0.26% increase in apartments prices in the second week of June, according to a Korea Real Estate Board survey. This marked the steepest week-on-week increase in 2025, driven by optimism among
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Concerns about the reprivatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two government-sponsored enterprises responsible for guaranteeing half of all outstanding U.S. mortgage debt, have been raised by 14 Democratic senators, led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.). The lawmakers are worried that
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Buyers will have the opportunity to view four show homes and explore the new neighborhood and available properties at Bridgewater View in Daresbury, as part of a joint effort by Castle Green Homes and Mark Antony Estates. Current prices for homes, starting from £344,995, will be on display, and
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The Ellicott Town Center, a decades-old 281-unit affordable housing development in Buffalo's East Side, has been completed following a $71 million rehabilitation project. Developed by Beacon Communities and First Shiloh Development LLC, an affiliate of the First Shiloh Baptist Church, the project has preserved 281 affordable homes, including
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The UK housing market remains subdued, with a decrease in inquiries from new buyers and fewer sales, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Despite this, estate agents are optimistic about the market's prospects, expecting steadier trading over the summer and anticipating higher house prices in
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The Northern Ireland housing market is experiencing its fastest decline in properties since 2020, with a net balance of -52% of RICS respondents reporting a fall in new instructions to sell in the latest market survey. This decline is mirrored in demand, with a net balance of -31% of surveyors
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Researchers at Thammasat University in Thailand have investigated the production of composite boards using a mix of agricultural residues and plastic waste, aiming to reduce the use of formaldehyde adhesives. The study found that increasing the amount of plastic waste in the mix led to improved bending resistance and tensile
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The Government of Canada has introduced a proposed new Goods and Services Tax ("GST") rebate for first-time home buyers, aiming to increase housing affordability and stimulate new home construction across the country. The proposed FTHB GST Rebate would allow eligible first-time buyers to recover up to 100% of
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Cambridgeshire County Council is reviewing its approach to new school developments, considering a shift towards allowing developers to lead the project. Currently, developers are required to contribute funds to the council, which then builds the new school. However, in recent years, some developers have expressed interest in taking on the
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The UK government has announced plans to require builders to fit solar panels on rooftops for most new build homes in England. The move is aimed at reducing the country's reliance on gas heating for homes, which accounts for a significant portion of the UK's carbon
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In a trade war that has battered various sectors, Canada's housing market, long treated like a "go-to" sector for growth, is experiencing a downturn that experts say could have significant implications for the economy. According to Toronto Dominion Bank chief economist Beata Caranci, the housing market&
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The UK homebuilding industry is still facing challenges despite the government's hopes of increasing support for local authorities to construct affordable housing. The four FTSE 100 homebuilders - Barratt, Redrow, Berkeley Group, and Taylor Wimpey - have delivered a 35% return to shareholders since Labour's 1.
