The clash of rising interest rates on the housing market has been significant, according to new data showing that property transactions in New Zealand have dropped to their lowest level in nearly 40 years. CoreLogic data shows that the number…
Chiang Mai, a serene haven nestled in northern Thailand, recently faced an unexpected onslaught of heavy rain and ice, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Despite the resilience of its residents, the region grappled with the aftermath of…
Sydney has one of the most costly real estate marketplaces in the world. Still, Singaporean Julian Choo, who relocated to Australia in 2010, and his Australian-Malaysian wife Joanne Chai were able to purchase their first house there four years ago.…
There was a period when having a house worth more than £1 million (currently about $1.186 million) in the British city signified something. Not any longer, though. According to official government statistics from the United Kingdom, the typical price of…
New Zealanders’ hopes for home prices have dropped to levels not seen since the Great Recession. Compared to last year at this time, when 49% of respondents expected prices to rise, this year’s ASB home optimism poll found that 43%…
Despite falling home costs due to higher interest rates, youthful Australians are being shut out of the market. According to the latest statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the number of people purchasing their first house in January fell…
In the ever-evolving landscape of Southeast Asian real estate, strategic collaborations and technological advancements are reshaping the industry. The latest move comes from Japanese portal provider Lifull Co, which recently made headlines by acquiring FazWaz Group and forging a partnership…
Most federally elected members of the Australian Labor Party are also landowners. This may be why they have been unable to solve the housing shortage. In Australia, the property problem is once again the main topic of conversation. The ninth…
Fearing the mortality toll from Cyclone Gabrielle will rise, New Zealand is still looking for individuals who went missing after the storm. Five verified deaths have occurred due to the cyclone’s destruction of significant portions of the North Island, which…
Millie Bannister was already worried about the rising cost of living in Sydney when she got a note from her landlady proposing a 35% rent rise. The 26-year-old executive director of the mental health organization Allknd says the rent rise…