real estate
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Ireland’s Back-Garden Housing Shift Sparks Regulation Concerns
New government proposals in Ireland to allow back-garden homes under the Rent-a-Room scheme have raised urgent questions regarding tenant safety and urban planning.
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Inside the £12m Renovation of Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo
Reality stars Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo have unveiled their son Ziggy’s nursery, showcasing a Scandi-inspired aesthetic within their transformed £12 million London residence.
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Real Estate at a Crossroads: Data Intelligence Meets Legislative Shifts
As global industry leaders launch new data-driven intelligence tools at MIPIM 2026, the U.S. housing market faces significant legislative uncertainty over institutional investor bans and supply-side reforms.
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Abersoch Legal Win Ends Restrictions on Second-Home Conversions
Residents of Abersoch successfully challenged a planning policy requiring permission for second-home conversions, resulting in the policy’s final rejection.
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Chelsea Handler’s $6M Brentwood Purchase Remains Uninhabitable
Comedian Chelsea Handler reveals she has been unable to occupy a $5.9 million Brentwood estate purchased from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Cheryl Hines in 2021 due to severe structural and environmental hazards.
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Mapping the 2026 Housing Shift: Where First-Time Buyers Can Still Afford to Live
As rising insurance and tax costs reshape the American housing market, new data reveals the mid-sized cities offering a viable path to ownership in 2026.
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The ‘Zillow Cliff’: Climate Risk Scores Trigger Market Exit
New climate risk scores are causing rapid devaluations of homes in flood-prone areas, prompting a surge in market listings and reshaping property valuations.
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CapitaLand Investment Shares Tumble Amid China Portfolio Losses
CapitaLand Investment (CLI) shares plunged up to 8.5% on February 11, 2026, after reporting a 70% drop in full-year 2025 net profit, largely due to revaluation losses in its China portfolio, despite an increase in operating profit and Funds Under…
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ICE Finalizes Social Circle Warehouse Purchase Amid National Pushback
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has finalized the purchase of a massive industrial warehouse in Social Circle, Georgia, slated to become a detention facility for up to 10,000 immigrants by April 2026, despite significant local and national opposition.
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Australian Super Secures Belfast Student Housing Amid UK Expansion
Australia’s largest superannuation fund, Australian Super, has acquired a 253-unit student accommodation development in Belfast, Northern Ireland, bolstering its new £560 million UK Living platform.
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Valencia Balances Major Land Law Shift Amidst Global SailGP Hosting
Spain’s Valencia region is implementing a new land law to streamline construction, while its Marina Port Valencia secures a spot as a future SailGP race venue, signaling significant shifts in both urban development and international sporting prominence.
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Vancouver’s Urban Future Takes Shape: Major Projects on Housing, Transit, and Infrastructure
Metro Vancouver and British Columbia are undergoing a significant transformation, with numerous major projects underway in housing, transit, and infrastructure. Urban journalist Kenneth Chan’s recent reports highlight the region’s efforts to address rapid growth and evolving needs.
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Melvin Lim Steps Back Amid Affair Allegations, PropertyLimBrothers Reshuffles Leadership
Melvin Lim, co-founder and CEO of PropertyLimBrothers, has temporarily stepped down and had his name removed from the company website following viral allegations of an affair with a colleague, Grayce Tan. The Singaporean real estate agency announced a leadership reshuffle.
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Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen: A Power Couple’s Year of Milestones, From Marriage to Golden Globes and Major Real Estate Moves
Explore the whirlwind year of Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen, marked by their marriage, pregnancy announcement, Steinfeld’s Golden Globe recognition for ‘Sinners,’ and their strategic real estate decisions across California and Buffalo.
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Blackstone Stock Plunges as Trump Targets Institutional Home Buyers
Blackstone Inc. (BX) stock experienced a notable decline after President $1 Trump announced plans to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes, aiming to restore the ‘American Dream’ of homeownership for individuals.