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Mansion tax could raise £16 million under Scottish Government proposals

PROPOSALS to institute a so-called mansion tax could raise up to £16 million, according to the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland)

Half of affordable new homes in rural England could be at risk if planning rules relaxed, analysis shows

Exclusive: National Housing Federation says ending quotas for developers could cost 32,000 homes over 10 years

The Guardian - UK

Off limits to Sydneysiders for more than a century, secretive Spectacle Island is coming up for sale

The Sydney Harbour landmark with its ‘falling down’ heritage-listed buildings is one of 67 Defence-owned properties to be sold – but who will buy it?

The Guardian - AU

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Home building data, RBA speech top the economic agenda

The time to build a new home in Australia has fallen by 10 per cent in two years but the country is still falling behind the pace on its 1.2 million target.

AAP

Elon Musk Says 'Birth Rates Drop As Countries Get Wealthier' — The Economy Isn't Why U.S. Birth Rates Decline, 'Poorer’ Countries Have More Kids

If soaring home prices were the whole story behind America’s falling birth rate, the solution might be as simple as building more houses. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says history suggests it’s not that simple.

Benzinga

Did Iran force people to attend Khamenei's funeral in large numbers? What report claims

Authorities in Iran are reportedly compelling workers and businesses to participate in funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Reports indicate widespread directives for closures and mandatory attendance, with warnings of business seals for non-compliance. Even charitable organizations and restaurants face pressure to contribute, highlighting a significant logistical mobilization for the…

The Times of India

The Hidden Infrastructure Crisis: Why Protecting Concrete Today Can Prevent Tomorrow's Costly Rebuilds

Every year, billions of dollars are invested in concrete infrastructure across residential and commercial projects, while another substantial share is often spent replacing slabs, foundations, bridges, and pavements that have gradually deteriorated.

International Business Times

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Tenants storm landlord's offices in protest against 'sickening' rent hike

TENANTS living in an Edinburgh housing development staged a protest at the offices of the developers after a 24 rent increase was proposed.

The National (Scotland)

Rhode Island gives Taylor Swift a wedding present: A new big tax bill

Taylor Swift bought her Watch Hill, Rhode Island, property in 2013

The Independent UK

Cold feet and cooling prices: Australia’s property market is transforming – and first home buyers aren’t biting

Exclusive: Data shows buyers are not rushing to get into the market, despite lower prices and less competition

The Guardian - AU

Edinburgh locals raise concerns over 'disgusting' impacts of new development

Work on a development in Haymarket is causing loud and sometimes disgusting side effects for residents of a city neighbourhood, according to…

The National (Scotland)

A council housebuilding boom is central to Burnham’s vision. Can it be done?

In the third of a series on nationalisation, we look at the huge challenge as 1.5m families wait for social housing

The Guardian - UK

Malcolm Offord has £1m South African house in property empire, records show

THE latest details of Malcolm Offord's multimillion pound property empire have been revealed, with records showing he owns homes in Cape Town…

The National (Scotland)

Everything we know about Nigel Farage's £4 million property empire

MPs and independent experts have raised concerns about the transparency of Mr Farage’s arrangements, with only two of his properties registered

Evening Standard

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Bangkok Post

SC Asset bets on bigger bedrooms, flexible spaces

SET-listed developer SC Asset Corporation plans to relaunch 16 housing projects with redesigned homes to better reflect changing consumer preferences and stimulate demand amid a sluggish market.

Evening Standard

Labour accuses Nigel Farage of trying to hide ‘property empire’

The Reform leader and his partner have amassed a mortgage-free property portfolio worth more than £4 million over the past decade, a report suggests.

International Business Times UK

Catholic Order Sold Properties For Just $1... Now Abuse Survivors Fear They'll Miss Out On Compensation

The Australian federal government questions property transfers by the Christian Brothers, as a court grants a moratorium on abuse claims, allowing survivors to consider a compensation scheme.

Benzinga

Rick Scott Says Democrats' Housing Bill 'Does Nothing' to Fix Affordability, Pushes Tax-Free Savings Plan

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) argued that the Democratic housing proposal fails to address the underlying drivers of rising home prices, while promoting his own plan to help first-time buyers save for a home tax-free.

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Benzinga

Taylor Swift Could Soon Be Writing a Bigger Check As Rhode Island's New Luxury Home Tax Officially Kicks In

Rhode Island’s new Non-Owner Occupied Property Tax took effect Wednesday, imposing a levy on residential properties assessed above $1 million that are not used as a primary residence.

Benzinga

Americans Still Can't Afford to Buy — and Homebuilder Stocks Are Paying the Price

A BofA Securities analyst says that Homebuilder stocks lagged the broader market in the first half of 2026, according to the firm’s midyear report.

AAP

Housing costs crisis needs 'decades' of falling prices

Recent falling house prices have barely eroded an affordability gap that has built up over years of rising values, as experts warn much more time is needed.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s mortgage burden is now above 1989 levels – when interest rates were 17%

KPMG analysis rebuts claims older generations had it harder when it came to buying and paying off a home

Kiplinger

Think You Can Afford That House? Run These Numbers First

The true cost of homeownership goes far beyond the mortgage payment. Here's what to consider before making an offer.

Benzinga

Mortgage Demand Barely Budges As Homebuyers Turn Away From Riskier Adjustable-Rate Loans Amid Affordability Crunch

U.S. mortgage demand was largely unchanged last week as borrowers pulled back from adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs, while elevated housing costs continued to weigh on buying activity, according to weekly data released Wednesday by the Mortgage Bankers Association.

The Guardian - US

Trump’s affordability crisis hits his supporters hardest as he calls housing bill of ‘minor importance’

A housing shortfall, record home costs and cuts to subsidies are intensifying the US affordability crunch

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