Housing Market Data and Real Estate Trends
JLL Malaysia expects mortgage approvals to continue falling as banks tighten property valuations
Malaysia’s home loan approval rate fell to 38.36% in September 2026, below the baseline of 40% to 41% maintained from 2022 to 2025. The decline reflects stricter bank screening of income ...
Malaysia targets expansion of affordable housing construction using modular technology
Malaysia aims to deliver 500,000 affordable homes over four years as part of efforts to accelerate the fulfilment of the country's housing needs. The target forms part of a broader push to improve ...
Australia housing costs keep renting competitive against home ownership
Rising home prices and borrowing costs in Australia are keeping the financial case for buying under pressure, even as ownership continues to offer long-term housing security. The trade-off is ...
Fort Huachuca military housing bonds affirmed with stable outlook
Strong occupancy and steady rental flows continue to support military housing financing at Fort Huachuca. Fitch Ratings says the 2009 Series A taxable revenue bonds remain backed by stable ...
Berlin housing expropriation plan raises credit risk for rated landlords
Political uncertainty in Berlin is increasing after September elections point to a likely left-of-center coalition with plans to pursue the expropriation of large privately owned residential ...
Residential Properties REIT advances housing development as occupancy rises in Ireland
Urban rental demand in Ireland is supporting higher occupancy across Residential Properties REIT's housing portfolio. The company is also starting new development projects to expand supply as the ...
IRES acquires Dublin residential portfolio to expand city-centre rental footprint
Irish Residential Properties REIT has completed the acquisition of 150 residential units in Dublin city centre for €50 million as it expands in high-demand urban areas. The fully leased ...
UK high streets need structural overhaul as local groups propose parcel levy, housing and service-led revival
Britain’s high street debate is shifting from short-term retail support toward broader proposals aimed at changing how town centres are used and funded. Readers responding to the decline of town ...
Canada highlights Budget 2026 affordability measures for households
Canada is outlining Budget 2026 measures aimed at easing household costs as the government ties affordability policy to its broader economic and fiscal agenda. The package includes support for ...
Peterborough secures up to $39.9 million for infrastructure under Ontario housing charge cut plan
Peterborough is set to receive up to $39.9 million for housing-enabling infrastructure after committing to cut development charges for residential projects by 50 per cent for three years. The ...
Canada highlights Budget 2026 investments to support growth and household costs
Federal ministers are outlining Budget 2026 measures in Montréal as Ottawa pushes a broader economic plan aimed at strengthening Canada’s independence, resilience and affordability. The package ...
Canada highlights Budget 2026 affordability measures for households
With household costs for essentials, housing and care continuing to strain family budgets, Canada is outlining Budget 2026 measures aimed at easing near-term financial pressure. The plan combines ...
Oslo cybersecurity worker details living costs on $78,800 salary
High housing and daily expenses continue to shape household budgets in Oslo, one of the world's costliest cities. A 25-year-old cybersecurity incident response analyst says he earns about $78,000 ...
ICE says U.S. mortgage equity hits record high as 2.4 million borrowers become equity millionaires
U.S. homeowners with mortgages are holding record levels of housing wealth in the third quarter, giving lenders and servicers a larger pool of borrowers who may seek to tap accumulated equity. The ...
U.S. housing inventory growth accelerates as sellers resist price cuts
The U.S. housing market remains stalled in October as active listings rise and buyer demand weakens under higher borrowing costs. Inventory is nearing pre-pandemic norms nationally, but sellers ...
Active adult communities attract younger buyers as pre-retirement demand grows
Shifting work patterns and changing lifestyle priorities are drawing more people in their 50s to active adult communities before they retire. The trend is broadening demand beyond traditional ...
EU housing affordability ratio rises as prices outpace income over decade
European housing affordability remains under pressure in 2025, with house prices across the EU rising faster than household income compared with a decade earlier. The EU house price-to-income ...
UK green home upgrade market faces April VAT deadline pressure
Demand for home energy upgrades is rising across the UK as households seek protection from higher gas-linked energy costs. Consumers planning to install heat pumps, solar panels and batteries now ...
Brisbane co-housing project targets housing insecurity for older women
A new co-housing development in Brisbane is giving five older women long-term housing after years of rental stress, couch surfing and fears of homelessness. The women each paid $120,000 for a ...
Canada commits C$14.9 million to Regina affordable housing project
Canada is directing new Budget 2026 housing funding to Regina as it seeks to expand rental supply and support Indigenous residents. The package covers more than C$14.9 million for a 48-unit ...
Rural Japan homebuyer warns U.S. buyers off akiya investment thesis
Lower housing and living costs are drawing attention to Japan's countryside, but one U.S.-born Japanese citizen says the economics work only under specific personal circumstances. After spending ...
