Housing Market Data and Real Estate Trends
UK housing market downturn eases in June as buyer demand shows signs of recovery
Britain's housing market downturn eases slightly in June, with buyer demand and short-term sales expectations improving from earlier lows. Sentiment remains fragile as uncertainty over inflation, ...
U.S. young adults delay housing independence as living with parents reaches record high
Rising housing costs and a tougher early-career job market are pushing more young adults in the U.S. to remain in family homes longer. Nearly a fifth of people aged 25 to 34 live with parents or ...
Vistry warns of first-half loss as finance chief exits and restructuring deepens
Mounting pressure in the UK housing market is pushing Vistry to accelerate cost cuts and reshape its development strategy. The builder says it expects a first-half pre-tax loss of £30mn and plans ...
Unite Group reports stronger 2026/27 bookings as UK student housing demand supports occupancy
Britain's student housing market is showing steady forward demand as operators adjust pricing and reshape portfolios for higher returns. Unite Group says reservations for 86% of its beds for the ...
London councils face rising temporary housing costs as homelessness crisis deepens
London boroughs are spending heavily on temporary housing as they struggle to meet legal duties to accommodate homeless households in an increasingly strained rental market. The pressure is ...
Lloyds house price index edges higher in UK as June market remains subdued
Britain's housing market shows a modest uptick in June after several months of little movement, with prices posting their first monthly rise since February. The increase is slight, and the outlook ...
Midwestern states dominate U.S. housing affordability ranking
High mortgage rates, elevated home prices and inflation continue to strain housing affordability across the U.S., making the 30% income benchmark difficult to meet for many households. Realtor.com ...
England property tax rollout faces valuation risk over missing housing data
England's planned high-value council tax surcharge is facing a major valuation challenge because a large share of high-end homes has no recorded sale history. New research indicates the data gaps ...
Burnham council housing push raises delivery risks for England local authorities
Andy Burnham is placing council housing at the centre of his housing agenda, arguing that public control should replace a broader focus on social housing. The proposal points to a major shift in ...
Manhattan luxury home sales stay resilient after second-home tax takes effect
New York City's new tax on high-value second homes is not derailing demand for Manhattan luxury apartments, with recent deals continuing to close and available inventory tightening. The early ...
Nashville growth pressures music economy as housing and tax costs rise
Nashville's expansion is reshaping the economics of a city long known as an affordable base for musicians and small businesses. Rising housing costs, higher property tax burdens and a ...
Trump defends family finances, keeps pressure on Fed and housing bill
Scrutiny of President Donald Trump’s business interests remains at the center of policy and ethics debates as his administration advances economic and legislative priorities in Washington. In a ...
Anglian Water agreement unlocks nearly 19,000 homes in eastern England
Housing delivery in eastern England is moving forward after the government resolved wastewater capacity concerns that had held up major developments. The breakthrough brings 18,771 homes in East ...
UK housebuilding sector faces calls for state support as new-home demand weakens
Britain's new-home market remains under pressure as higher mortgage rates, financing costs and economic uncertainty delay a recovery in housing demand. The slowdown is raising concerns that ...
U.S. housing law expands tools for affordable housing supply
Housing affordability remains a bipartisan policy focus in 2026 as Congress advances a broad housing measure aimed at expanding supply across multiple programs. The bill does not provide new ...
UK house prices inflation rises as energy cost falls ease rate outlook
Buyer confidence in the UK housing market is showing signs of stabilising as lower energy costs temper expectations for further interest rate pressure. Annual house price inflation reaches 2.2% in ...
Freddie Mac multifamily deal secures Fitch final ratings on $250 million mortgage pool
The latest Freddie Mac securitization adds to ongoing funding activity in the U.S. multifamily market with a transaction backed by properties across the country. The deal closes on June 30, 2026, ...
New York City rent freeze takes effect for stabilized apartments from October 2026
New York City is moving ahead with a rent freeze for about 1 million rent-stabilized apartments after a key board vote backed the measure. The policy applies to eligible one- and two-year leases ...
CoreVest American Finance 2026-1 Trust secures final Fitch ratings for U.S. rental-home financing
Institutional funding for single-family rental housing continues to expand in the U.S., with securitization remaining a key channel for capital flows into the sector. Fitch Ratings has now ...
University of Florida dormitory bonds win AA rating
The University of Florida secures an 'AA' rating for its Series 2026A Dormitory Revenue Bonds, underscoring steady demand for campus housing and the institution's financial strength. The stable ...
OBX 2026-AHC2 trust secures KBRA ratings for 64 mortgage note classes
A new prime agency-eligible residential mortgage-backed securities deal enters the U.S. market with ratings now assigned across dozens of note classes. The OBX 2026-AHC2 Trust transaction includes ...
