International News

Hilton and Marriott Expand Their Hotel Portfolios Across Africa

by Phil Hall | Jun 18, 2025

“We are witnessing a transformation of Africa’s tourism sector,” said Marriott’s Jerome Briet. Continue Reading Hilton and Marriott Expand Their Hotel Portfolios Across Africa

Canadian Housing Starts Mostly Flat in May

by Phil Hall | Jun 17, 2025

Montreal posted an 11% year-over-year increase in actual housing starts compared to May 2024, driven by more multi-unit starts. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Mostly Flat in May

Australia Recession Risk Rises as RBA Seen Hiking More Than Fed

by Third Party | Mar 1, 2023

Source: Bloomberg --- Reserve Bank of Australia chief Philip Lowe’s expectation of further interest-rate rises ahead has prompted economists and money markets to narrow the odds of a recession in the $1.5 trillion economy. There is now a better than one-in-three...

What are the equity release options for you?

by Third Party | Mar 1, 2023

Source: The Irish News --- HAVING covered equity release in as much detail as I could over the last few weeks, I'll now detail the options available for those of you considering releasing equity. There are two types of equity release (although I could argue that...

Australians unleash on The Barefoot Investor over his brutal advice as they struggle to pay off their mortgages: ‘I’ve started lining up at food bank so our children can have fruit and bread’

by Third Party | Feb 28, 2023

Source: Daily Mail --- Aussies have lashed out at the Barefoot Investor Scott Pape after he told homeowners they need to take some of the blame for their own decisions as interest rates soar. Earlier this month, a homeowner named Ben wrote to the financial investment...

Quarter of people have seen housing costs rise in past three months as increasing rent and mortgage rates put pressure on household finances

by Third Party | Feb 28, 2023

Source: This Is Money --- A quarter of British adults have seen the cost of their mortgage or rent increase over the past three months, with 18–34-year-olds the most likely to be affected. Meanwhile only 3 per cent of people saw their rent or mortgage payments...

Growing your real estate business abroad? Consider a helping brand

by Third Party | Feb 28, 2023

Source: Inman --- In today’s global business landscape, taking the right name — and all that comes with it — can make all the competitive difference. More than a name and a pretty logo, a brand is a feeling — purchased in trust, maintained by consistency, and...

How does the housing market affect UK productivity?

by Third Party | Feb 28, 2023

Source: Economics Observatory --- Where we live – and how much that costs us – affect our ability to work, to find suitable jobs and to access good schools. House prices also influence whether money is invested in property or in developing businesses. All this means...

China’s banks raise mortgage age limit to octogenarians, dipping into pensions of elderly buyers to prop up sagging sales

by Third Party | Feb 27, 2023

Source: South China Morning Post --- Alfred Chen, a 44-year-old engineer in Hangzhou, had been thinking about moving to a bigger home and taking his parents with him. An extra bathroom for the elderly parents would be great, he thought. He had kept an eye on the...

Real estate agents are telling prospective renters they’ll have a better chance if they offer more. Here’s why that’s legally murky

by Third Party | Feb 27, 2023

Source: ABC News --- Sophie* and her partner are relieved to have a roof over their heads after a nightmare experience looking for a rental in inner Brisbane. With their lease coming to an end, Sophie turned all her attention to finding a new place. A two-bedroom unit...

How low will house prices go? Lessons from UK, US, Europe and elsewhere

by Third Party | Feb 27, 2023

Source: The Guardian --- Across the world house prices are breaking records – but this time it is because of how fast they are falling. Houses in Stockholm are now selling for 20% less than their peak, Sydney prices are down by almost 14% over the year, while in San...

Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty Releases 2023 Forecast Report

by Leora Ruzin | Feb 25, 2023

Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty (RSIR) released its 2023 Forecast Report, a macroeconomic housing report authored by Pacific Northwest brokerages who have analyzed the trends in 2022, evaluated what's occurred so far in Q1 for 2023 and are focused on where...