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The most famous house in America gets a Trump-style makeover
The East Wing of the White House, one of America’s most recognisable architectural symbols, is being demolished to make way for a new 90,000-square-foot ballroom commissioned by President Donald Trump.
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Mark Wahlberg buys $37 million Florida mansion on ‘Billionaires Row’
Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg has purchased a lavish US$37 million (AUD$50 million) mansion in Florida's exclusive "Billionaires Row," just months after selling his Beverly Hills estate to Paris Hilton for US$63.1 million.
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Dubai property market breaks records AED 170.7 billion in Q3 Sales
Dubai’s skyline isn’t the only thing reaching new heights; its property market just hit another all-time record. The city has clocked its biggest quarter ever for real estate sales, fuelled by global investors, luxury developments and a steady flow of off-plan projects keeping cranes busy from Downtown to Dubai Marina.
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Trump Organization expands in India amid partners’ legal troubles
The Trump Organization is deepening its push into India with a string of luxury real estate projects, even as several of its local partners face allegations of money laundering, bribery and illegal land deals
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US rental affordability hits four-year high as market cools
Rental affordability in the US has reached its best level in four years, with typical rentals now requiring 28.4 per cent of median household income nationwide, falling below the 30 per cent financial burden threshold.
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School zones add up to 89% to property prices across New Zealand
Families hoping to buy into New Zealand’s top public school zones are paying steep premiums, with new data showing in-zone homes can cost up to 89 per cent more than those just outside the boundary.
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Qatar to grant title deeds and residency visas within days to foreign property buyers
Qatar is accelerating its efforts to attract international investment by allowing foreign property buyers to receive ownership title deeds and residency visas within days of purchase.
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EU to crack down on Airbnb-style rentals as housing costs spark ‘social crisis’
The European Commission is preparing to introduce its first continent-wide affordable housing plan, targeting the rising influence of short-term rental platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com. The proposed measures aim to curb soaring rents and housing shortages across Europe, which have fuelled social tension and political unrest.
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‘Extend and pretend’: lenders tread water as commercial property values sink
Banks and landlords in the UK and Europe are locked in a waiting game, stretching loan terms and hoping the market turns before losses hit the balance sheet.
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UK house price growth slows to five-month low
British house prices recorded their weakest annual growth since April, rising just 1.3 per cent in the 12 months to September amid economic uncertainty and potential tax changes.
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Manhattan office conversions rise as housing demand grows
Manhattan is experiencing a dramatic increase in office-to-apartment conversions, with twice as much space being transformed in 2024 compared to the previous year.
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Maid’s rooms rank among the UAE’s most searched home features
Forget location and price, UAE home seekers are now searching for something else. According to Property Finder’s latest data, maid’s rooms have become one of the most sought-after features in 2024–2025, signalling how residents’ priorities are changing as family structures and lifestyles evolve.
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UK and Europe’s property sector struggles to keep pace with green transition
Commercial property owners in the UK and Europe face mounting pressure to slash carbon emissions from their buildings, but experts warn that current financial incentives, particularly so-called green loans, are too limited to drive large-scale change. Unclear regulation and modest lending discounts are slowing upgrades even as tenants increasingly favour energy-efficient spaces.
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RBNZ makes surprise 50bp cut to 2.50% amid weak economic outlook
New Zealand’s central bank delivers larger-than-expected rate cut to boost confidence as unemployment rises and spending slows
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Miami tops global real estate bubble risk index
Miami's once-booming housing market has earned the dubious distinction of being named the world's most vulnerable real estate bubble.
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David Lynch’s iconic Hollywood Hills compound hits market for $15 million
David Lynch's private compound in the Hollywood Hills has been listed for sale at $15 million (AUD $23 million), eight months after the acclaimed filmmaker's death at the age of 78.
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Hong Kong’s property woes put banks to the test
Hong Kong’s property market has lost more than 30 per cent of its value since 2021, a slump now testing the resilience of the city’s banks. With billions tied up in commercial real estate and bad loans on the rise, regulators insist the system is stable, but analysts warn the downturn is far from over.
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Michael Caine’s former Thames-side estate hits market for £10 million
A historic Oxfordshire country house once owned by Oscar-winning actor Sir Michael Caine has been listed for sale at £10 million (AUD$19.5 million), offering luxury amenities and personal touches from the British film icon.
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Zillow and Redfin sued over alleged deal to stifle rental advertising competition
US regulators have accused Zillow and Redfin of cutting a secret deal that reduced competition in the online rental market, potentially driving up advertising costs for landlords and limiting options for renters.
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Dar Global and Trump organisation to launch $1 billion (A$1.55 billion) Trump Plaza in Jeddah
Dar Global will build a new US$1 billion (A$1.55 billion) Trump Plaza in Jeddah, its second Saudi project with the Trump Organisation.
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Interest rate cut boosts Canada’s sluggish housing market
Canada's high-priced housing market is showing signs of recovery following the central bank's decision to cut interest rates to their lowest level in three years.
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Europe’s property tax lottery
Europe’s property market isn’t just shaped by prices and supply — taxes play a quiet but powerful role. From regions with no transfer tax at all to places where buyers can face bills of €30,000 (A$49,000) or more on a €300,000 (A$490,000) home, the cost of closing a deal varies dramatically. For agents, these differences can shift demand, alter buyer…
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Gulf royals make AUD$1.05bn play for London housing market
Middle Eastern developer Arada, backed by Saudi and Emirati royalty, is accelerating its global push with a $680 million (A$1.05 billion) deal to take control of London-based Regal. The move comes just a year after Arada launched into Australia, underscoring the Gulf group’s ambitions to expand beyond its booming home markets.
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US house flipping gold rush over
The days of easy real estate riches are finished. Soaring acquisition costs and fierce competition from desperate homebuyers have crushed investor returns to their lowest levels since the financial meltdown of 2008.
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Italy’s tax policies are attracting the world’s ultra-wealthy
Italy has become a magnet for the world's wealthiest individuals thanks to favourable tax policies that are driving a luxury real estate boom across the country.
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Compass to become world’s largest real estate brokerage in $1.6 billion merger
Compass is set to become the largest residential real estate firm globally after announcing a $1.6 billion acquisition of major rival Anywhere.
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Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel’s penthouse hits market for $40 million
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's former New York City penthouse has returned to the market with a hefty price increase, now listed for US$39.995 million (AUD$60 million) after the celebrity couple sold it for US$29 million in 2021.
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US housing market in transition as buyers gain ground
The housing market is showing signs of shifting toward buyers, though experts hesitate to call it a full buyer's market yet.
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Sellers retreat as US housing market shifts
The housing market is experiencing a significant shift as sellers pull back from listing their homes in response to cautious buyer behaviour, creating a new dynamic in the real estate landscape.
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Canadian investor eyes $15.4bn deal for major US affordable housing landlord
A Canadian investment giant is in advanced talks to buy one of the largest owners of manufactured homes in the United States, in a deal worth more than $15.4bn. The proposed takeover would mark one of the biggest real estate acquisitions in recent years and highlights growing investor interest in affordable housing.
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Comedian Mike King sells NZ family home for NZD$1.5m at auction
A packed auction room, 12 registered bidders and strong developer interest saw Mike King’s Papatoetoe family home sell for $1.5 million NZD ($1.37 million AUD).
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Canadian interest in US properties plummets amid tariff tensions
Canadian homebuyers are increasingly turning away from US real estate as trade tensions between the two countries intensify.
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Scottish house prices rise despite flat demand
House prices in Scotland continued to edge upward in August despite a flattening in buyer demand.
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Londoners buying fewer homes outside the capital
Londoners are purchasing the lowest share of properties outside the capital in more than a decade, as stalling house prices and a return to office work limit their ability to relocate.
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Property Finder secures US$525m investment from global heavyweights
Dubai’s Property Finder has scored a US $525 million (AUD $798 million) investment from global private equity giants Permira and Blackstone, giving the real estate listings platform fresh firepower to expand across the Middle East and North Africa.
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