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New US single-family home sales slide in July, confidence dips in August - Reuters
New US single-family home sales slide in July, confidence dips in August Reuters
August 25, 202670,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England as part of £39bn plan
Funding has been granted to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and West Yorkshire as well as £6bn for London.
August 25, 2026Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".
August 23, 2026Millennials are struggling to buy a home - but is it actually getting easier?
Twenty-somethings are much less likely to own a home than previous generations. But data suggests things may be turning a corner.
August 20, 2026Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules
The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.
August 16, 2026Hegseth says reports about poor conditions aboard carrier are misrepresented - Reuters
Hegseth says reports about poor conditions aboard carrier are misrepresented Reuters
August 13, 2026US inflation eases as food costs cool
Annual US inflation dipped to 3.4% in July, with food costs slowing and housing keeping prices slightly higher.
August 12, 2026Australia promised 1.2 million new homes, but builders are at their limits - reuters.com
Australia promised 1.2 million new homes, but builders are at their limits reuters.com
August 12, 2026The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it
Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.
August 4, 2026JPMorgan aims to funnel $750 billion into housing through 2035 - Reuters
JPMorgan aims to funnel $750 billion into housing through 2035 Reuters
August 3, 2026Average income down in real terms, survey says
The results of the 2023/24 Household Expenditure Survey have been published.
July 27, 2026As heatwaves strike, Europeans turn to prized Chinese air-conditioner
Previously little-known in Europe, the Midea PortaSplit has become a household name this summer.
July 16, 2026Londoners face hidden poverty premium, study says
Low-income households in London are facing an additional burden of over £600 a year simply to access standard goods and services.
July 12, 2026Trump says he will not sign 'big yawn' bipartisan housing bill - Reuters
Trump says he will not sign 'big yawn' bipartisan housing bill Reuters
July 10, 2026Money Box
Money Box Live considers what buying a flat means for your finances?
July 1, 2026Housing bill will be sent to Trump on Monday, US House speaker says - Reuters
Housing bill will be sent to Trump on Monday, US House speaker says Reuters
June 28, 2026Just how much trouble is Canada's economy in?
Five charts help illustrate the state of Canada's economy - and how it's performing compared to other wealthy nations.
June 27, 2026Hot and stuck in Paris and London: homes not built for heat - Reuters
Hot and stuck in Paris and London: homes not built for heat Reuters
June 26, 2026Trump cancels signing of landmark bipartisan bill aimed at lowering housing costs
Congress earlier approved the legislation in a rare, bipartisan move, signalling how pressing the housing issue has become for American voters.
June 24, 2026Plans to end gazumping with binding agreements in house sales shake-up
Sales agreements will be legally binding sooner and making sellers provide more home information up front are part of the planned changes.
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70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England as part of £39bn plan
Ministers have announced where 70,000 social and affordable homes will be built in England over the next 10 years, in a bid to address the housing crisis. Funding has been granted to Greater Manchest
Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions
Mayors across England will be given new powers to overrule local councils on some planning decisions. The change would apply to proposals with more than 150 homes, more than 15,000 square metres of c
Millennials are struggling to buy a home - but is it actually getting easier?
Leaving education, getting a job, buying a home and perhaps starting a family: the path previous generations followed may seem a distant dream to many now. But is it getting a bit easier - at least w
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The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it
Sarah and Leanne say their decision to buy a house together as friends worked out well When Leanne split up with her partner in her late 20s she thought she'd have to put her dream of a buying a home
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Average income down in real terms, survey says
More than 2,000 people filled out the 2023/24 Household Expenditure Survey Average income for islanders is 12% lower in real terms than five years previously, a survey says. More than 2,000 people r
As heatwaves strike, Europeans turn to prized Chinese air-conditioner
Recent heatwaves have brought Europe to a turning point with air-conditioners Steven Scholtysek, 36, is no stranger to Europe's heatwaves. The German engineer has lived through sweltering summers sin
Londoners face hidden poverty premium, study says
Josiah Lahai says he often can not afford what he wants in the supermarket Low-income households in London are facing an additional burden of more than £600 a year to access standard goods and servic
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Buying a flat: stepping stone or millstone?
Radio 4,·01 Jul 2026,·28 mins Available for over a year Buying a flat used to be a stepping stone to owning a house – but has this all changed? Research is telling us that the gap in price between
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Just how much trouble is Canada's economy in?
Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised to reboot Canada's economy, building it into the "strongest in the G7". He has spent weeks travelling overseas in the last year seeking to drum up business int
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Trump cancels signing of landmark bipartisan bill aimed at lowering housing costs
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (L) and US President Donald Trump (R) speak to reporters at the Capitol. President Donald Trump cancelled his approval of landmark bill aimed at lowering Americans'
Plans to end gazumping with binding agreements in house sales shake-up
Home buyers and sellers can expect an end to "gazumping" in a major shake-up aimed at speeding up housing sales. Legally binding sales agreements will be introduced earlier to stop buyers or sellers
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The politician set to remain as Jersey's chief minister has pledged to help tackle the cost of living, encourage more investment and continue increasing housing supply. Lyndon Farnham's candidature i
Israel is tightening its grip on East Jerusalem with evictions and demolitions
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. JERUSALEM — Fakhri Abu Diab fought for decades to save his home. But when Israeli authorities arrived with bulldo