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Important warning for tenants: Costs in major Irish cities explode, tenants branded as ‘solution’


Important warning for tenants: Costs in major Irish cities explode, tenants branded as ‘solution’

As property prices soar in major Irish cities, including the capital, an IMPORTANT warning has been issued to renters. The rental market has increased dramatically across the country and is 41 percent higher than before the Covid-19 crisis. 1 The rental market has increased dramatically across the countryPhoto credit: Getty Images – Getty As the […]

Home sales rise 15% as housing market recovers


Home sales rise 15% as housing market recovers

Real Estate: The number of homes for sale is one-fifth higher than a year ago, and buyer demand is also up 11%. (Steven May) The real estate market is recovering; the increasing number of buyers and sellers led to more sales in February. According to Zoopla, agreed house sales in London have increased by 16 […]

9 expert predictions on house prices, mortgages and rents in the UK


9 expert predictions on house prices, mortgages and rents in the UK

Whether you’re a renter, buyer or seller, the last year has been a rollercoaster ride for the UK property market, so what does 2024 have in store? (Alex Robinson Photography via Getty Images) Whether you are a tenant, landlord or homeowner, 2023 was a turbulent year across the board, with rising rents and mortgages and […]

Housing market outlook: House price forecast fluctuates again


Housing market outlook: House price forecast fluctuates again

As interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve are becoming ever more imminent, the situation on the real estate market has once again changed significantly. According to Freddie Mac’s latest forecast released Tuesday, home prices are expected to rise 2.1% in 2024 and 0.6% in 2025, marking the latest dizzying turnaround for this year […]

Can building your own home alleviate the housing crisis?


Can building your own home alleviate the housing crisis?

Mirain Llŷn Roberts from Aberdaron and her family have to live with her parents as their rental home has been converted into an AirBnB property (BBC) Could building your own home be a solution in areas where people say they are struggling with rising property prices? This is the hope of residents like Mirain Llŷn […]

I am being attacked because I am moving into a social housing unit, although I used to rent privately – yes, I am saving money, but I don’t feel guilty


I am being attacked because I am moving into a social housing unit, although I used to rent privately – yes, I am saving money, but I don’t feel guilty

One woman said that she used to live in private rented accommodation but now lives in social housing. Beth Owen, a mother of four, explained that her family of six recently became homeless and moved into social housing. 2 A mother has admitted she is being trolled because she lives in a social housing apartmentPhoto […]

Number of homes for sale in the UK reaches eight-year high


Number of homes for sale in the UK reaches eight-year high

According to Zoopla, the real estate website, the average estate agent has 31 houses for sale (saulgranda via Getty Images) There are currently £230 billion ($293 billion) worth of homes on the market in the UK, the highest supply of homes in eight years, which will keep property prices in check for the rest of […]

UK house price growth stabilises as rents continue to rise at ‘breathtaking’ rates


UK house price growth stabilises as rents continue to rise at ‘breathtaking’ rates

The pace of house price increases in the UK stabilised in June, according to new official figures, while renters continue to suffer the pressure of rapidly rising rents. The average home price rose 2.7 percent in the 12 months to June, unchanged from May, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. This was the fourth […]

Existing home sales rise 1.3 percent in July, ending a four-month decline


Existing home sales rise 1.3 percent in July, ending a four-month decline

WASHINGTON — The U.S. existing home market showed signs of recovery in July, halting a four-month decline with a modest increase in sales, according to the National Assn. of Realtors. The latest NAR report shows that while prices continue to rise, inventory grew slightly and regional dynamics are playing a significant role. Existing home sales […]

A look inside a Sunbury-area home that recently went on sale for nearly $5 million


A look inside a Sunbury-area home that recently went on sale for nearly  million

A 30-year-old Delaware County estate nestled deep in the trees has hit the market for nearly $5 million. Built in 1994 on Plantation Road, about 5 miles north of Sunbury, the brick Colonial-style home sits at the end of a half-mile driveway on 63 acres of densely wooded land. “The overall atmosphere of the property […]