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Mortgage spreads improved in 2026, keeping rates below 7% and helping demand hold up, even as oil spiked and inflation stayed hot.

<p>Saudi Arabia has introduced a digital freehold map identifying geographic areas where foreign nationals may purchase property, marking a significant development in the Kingdom's real estate market liberalisation. The official platform displays approved zones for international ownership under regu...

<p>Margaret Mullane, Labour MP for Dagenham and Rainham, has proposed introducing rent controls to reduce the Housing Benefit bill, which exceeds £30 billion annually. She argues that trialling rent control systems at local authority level could ease welfare spending and cost-of-living pressures.</p...

<p>Landlords and letting agents in Wales face fines of up to £5,000 for non-compliance with Rent Smart Wales licensing requirements. The scheme, launched in November 2015, has seen 355 prosecutions since implementation, with many licence holders now approaching their second renewal deadline.</p> <p>...

<p>Scotland's newly launched First Homes Fund, offering first-time buyers £10,000 towards property purchases, will not resolve underlying housing market challenges, according to Leeds Building Society. The scheme is expected to receive 50,000 applications during the current parliamentary term, with ...

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered on a key campaign promise to freeze rents for many residents. The Rent Guidelines Board gave him what he sought last night. It froze rents on one-year leases and, for the first time, two-year leases in rent-stabilized apartments. Those units make up rough...

GDX – Global Data Exchange and the International MLS Forum (IMLSF) have appointed Bill Gaul as their official ambassador for new construction and builder data, the organizations announced. Gaul has decades of experience in real estate technology, MLS innovation and data-focused products for the new-...

Modern mortgage originators are redefining success by prioritizing human connection over simple transactions. They build lasting trust and resilience by anchoring their work in four pillars: pursuit, purpose, passion and peace.

<p>Angela Rayner has reaffirmed her commitment to delivering 1.5 million new homes, acknowledging the difficulty of the target in a Radio 4 interview. The Housing Secretary confirmed the government is not considering rent controls in England.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/new...

<p>Student accommodation developer Danehurst has completed an £18 million refinancing of The Pepper Mill, a 155-studio purpose-built student accommodation development in Bonnington, Edinburgh. The deal comes as the city faces a shortfall exceeding 18,000 student beds.</p> <p>The post <a href="https:...

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has updated several home loan appraisal requirements, removing and revising certain Minimum Property Requirements.

Portals and brokerages expand across the stack to defend engagement and margins, as AI makes shopping and expertise more portable.

ARA adds REMAX president Chris Lim and investor Andrew Dodge to its board and offers REMAX agents a free first year membership.

AmeriCraft Homes, a new for-sale builder backed by veteran developer Art Falcone, has launched a multi-state platform to deliver “attainable luxury” communities in Florida and the Carolinas, with a hospitality-style customer experience. The Boca Raton-based company, announced June 24, positions itse...

MISMO published data mappings for VA Forms 26-1880 and 26-1817, giving VA lenders a standard way to digitize and automate eligibility checks.

This script free approach helps agents answer commission pressure by coaching sellers on execution, not arguing about tools or fees.

U.S. mortgage performance remained stable in May even as headline delinquencies rose due to a Sunday month-end that pushed some payments into June, according to Intercontinental Exchange’s First Look report.

"I have always felt that a consumer should have a right to choose how they market their home," the Compass International Holdings COO told Inman.

Troy Palmquist talks to Philippe Wellens, co-founder and CEO at Kleio, about what AI access to listings means for agents and their clients.

The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance's sixth annual report reveals the impact of workplace and housing discrimination on Gen-Zers' financial futures.