real estate
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Babcock Ranch expands rental housing as apartment occupancy surges
Babcock Ranch, Florida’s solar-powered master-planned town, is expanding its rental market as occupancy at the new 373-unit Canopy complex nears 90%.
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Chow Yun-fat Reduces Asking Price for Peak Luxury Mansion to HK$160 Million
Veteran actor Chow Yun-fat has cut the price of his vacant Peak mansion to HK$160 million, marking a HK$60 million reduction amid a cooling luxury real estate market.
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Residents at The Tre Ver Condominium Report Persistent Termite Infestations
Residents at The Tre Ver condominium are grappling with recurring drywood termite infestations, prompting developer UOL Group to assist affected homeowners.
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Australian property auctions show mixed signs as volumes remain depressed
Australia’s property auction market shows a slight rise in clearance rates, but volumes remain 16.9% lower than last year amid persistent buyer caution.
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The Billionaire Migration: How Corporate Titans are Reshaping Miami
Miami now ranks as the nation’s second-most expensive metro area as corporate titans and billionaires relocate, reshaping the city’s luxury real estate market.
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Singapore Cluny Road Bungalow Re-listed at S$98.8 Million
A prestigious Cluny Road bungalow linked to the family of Singapore’s founding PM Lee Kuan Yew has returned to the market for S$98.8 million.
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Tan Boon Liat Building Sold in $950 Million Collective Sale to Kingsford Group
Freehold Tan Boon Liat Building has been sold en bloc to Kingsford Group for $950 million, marking Singapore’s largest 2026 collective sale.
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UK Property Sellers Face Rising ‘Gazundering’ as Buyers Slash Offers Before Exchange
Sellers in England and Wales face rising ‘gazundering’ as buyers slash offers by £15,000 before exchange; UK gov plans 2029 reforms to curb the practice.
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Lloyds Living Expands Rental Portfolio with 980-Home Acquisition
Banking giant Lloyds Living has acquired 980 new homes from Barratt Redrow, pushing its total portfolio to over 8,850 units as institutional investment surges.
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U.S. Homebuyer Affordability Declines for Fifth Consecutive Month
U.S. homebuyer affordability hit a five-month low in June as high mortgage rates and inflation pushed the required qualifying income to over $109,000 annually.
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Singapore Condo Management Liable for Termite Damage in Landmark Legal Precedent
A Singapore court has ruled that condominium management corporations are legally responsible for termite prevention on common property, setting a major legal precedent.
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Christopher Plummer’s Former Darien Estate Listed for $12.995 Million
The historic 1866 waterfront estate once owned by late actor Christopher Plummer has returned to the market in Darien, Connecticut, for $12.995 million.
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New Housing Legislation Enacted: A Breakdown of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has been enacted, introducing major reforms in appraisal equity, corporate landlord oversight, and affordable housing supply.
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Escalating Tensions and Regulatory Shifts Reshape Global Rental Markets
New tenant protections in Alaska, severe legal disputes in California, and restrictive UK rental laws are fundamentally altering landlord-tenant dynamics.
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Angelina Jolie Eyes Move Abroad as Youngest Children Reach Adulthood
With her youngest children reaching adulthood, Angelina Jolie is preparing to leave Los Angeles, citing a long-held desire to relocate to Cambodia.
