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Property Market stories

Mojo warns income caps could shut out first-time buyers

Proposed £90,000 and £110,000 income limits would leave more than 13% of Mojo Mortgages' first-time buyer applicants ineligible, it said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today

Fintech

Brickflow adds live funding comparisons to Upstix listings

Investors on Upstix can now compare live rates from more than 160 specialist lenders before making an offer, speeding up deals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Fintech

Brickflow secures £755,000 hotel refinance with HBI

An urgent Somerset hotel refinance completed in under a month, helping the borrower avoid default after a valuation was reused to save time.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month

Global Stories

Property Market stories

Real estate

CBRE says Asia Pacific office demand to rise despite AI

Office demand across Asia Pacific is still set to grow 13% by 2030, as CBRE says AI will reshape rather than erase workplace needs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Stories from Other Regions

Property Market stories

Real estate

Australia housing market stalls as spring sales slide

Higher borrowing costs and weak confidence have left Australia's spring housing market sluggish, with sales down 20.9% and selling times stretching to 41 days.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 4 days ago

Real estate

New Zealand housing market may be entering slower era

Long-term house price gains could now settle nearer 3% to 5% a year as supply, lending rules and incomes restrain New Zealand values.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Real estate

Spring auction volumes hit lowest level since 2020

Fewer homes are coming to market as weak seller activity and sub-50% clearance rates keep the spring auction season at its quietest since 2020.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 4 days ago

Real estate

Australia auction volumes rise as clearance rates fall

Australia's spring auction market showed weaker selling conditions as reported sales fell below half despite volumes rising to 1,882.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 4 days ago

Manufacturing

Thailand's real estate growth shifts beyond Bangkok

Investment is spreading into Thailand's industrial and tourism hubs as supply chain shifts and higher ESG standards weaken Bangkok's dominance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

New Zealand Labour Party

What's going on with retirement village share prices?

Policy uncertainty and a stagnant housing market have deepened the slump in retirement village shares, even as analysts see recovery potential.

By Susan Edmunds • 4 min read • Last week

Real estate

Mackenzie house values soar as demand continues

Residential and commercial owners face higher rates bills after the district's rateable value climbed to NZD $8.353 billion on strong demand.

By Claire Taylor • 3 min read • This month

Real estate

Sydney & Melbourne drag auction clearance rate lower

Buyer demand has kept the spring auction market subdued, with the combined capital clearance rate slipping to 44.1% and Sydney down to 45.6%.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Real estate

Auckland houses are cheap but should you invest in them?

Lower prices are drawing investors back to Auckland, but weak rents, higher costs and modest capital growth are limiting the appeal.

By Susan Edmunds • 4 min read • This month

Real estate

House buyers 'in the driver's seat' - QV

Home sellers face weaker demand as QV says buyers have the upper hand and the average New Zealand house value has slipped to $892,580.

By Susan Edmunds • 3 min read • This month

Property Market

Only 23% of Australian new home builds finish on time

Planning delays, labour shortages and weaker small builders are slowing Australia's housing pipeline, with only 23% of new home builds finishing on time.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month