Tag: Real Estate
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Should I Invest in UK Property if the Economy Could Tank? Practical Guidance for 2025
Should you invest in UK property when the economy might tank? If you’re considering real estate in the United Kingdom amid economic uncertainty, you’re not alone. The question on many investors’ minds is whether property remains a credible long-term bet when growth looks fragile and interest rates remain a moving target. The short answer: yes,…
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Toronto Hikes Luxury Land Transfer Tax: What Buyers Need to Know
Overview: A New Land Transfer Tax on High-End Homes Toronto City Council has approved a measure to increase the Municipal Land Transfer Tax (MLTT) on residential property sales priced above $3 million. The move targets the luxury housing segment to generate additional revenue for city services without relying on a broader tax hike. Under the…
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Suburbs Where Homeowners Sell at a Loss in 2024-25
Why some suburbs stand out as loss-making for sellers While the overall market has improved for many home sellers, a subset of suburbs continues to see more owners exiting with a loss. The latest figures show that, though profits are possible in today’s market, location remains a decisive factor. In particular, high-density neighbourhoods often face…
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Suburbs Where Homeowners Are Selling at a Loss: What This Means for Sellers
Market Snapshot: Profitable Selling for Most, but Not All Across many markets, home sellers are increasingly likely to walk away with a profit, a dynamic not seen in two decades. Yet this broadly optimistic picture hides pockets of risk. In particular, a handful of high-density suburbs are seeing buyers and sellers navigate tougher conditions, where…
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Suburbs Where Homeowners Sell at a Loss: Market Insight
Understanding the Trend: Suburbs Where Homeowners Sell at a Loss New market data shows that while many sellers are still enjoying gains, a subset of high-density suburbs continues to see properties move at a loss. In the latest quarterly figures, about 4.5% of homes that change hands in certain dense neighborhoods end up selling for…
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Philippine Banks Step Back from Real Estate Exposure as Market Volatility Wanes
Overview: A Cooling Sentiment in Real Estate Financing Philippine banks and trust entities have dialed down their exposure to the volatile real estate sector, with total assets now allocating 19.54% to property-related risks as of end-September. This marks the lowest share in two quarters, according to fresh data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).…
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Rockwell, Madrigals in Talks for ATC Facelift
A New Chapter for Alabang Town Center In a development that could reshape Manila’s southern retail landscape, Rockwell Land Corp., a unit of the Lopez-owned property group, is reportedly in negotiations with the Madrigal family to redevelop the Alabang Town Center (ATC) in Muntinlupa. While specifics remain confidential, sources familiar with the talks say the…
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Windhoek Building Approvals Dip in November, Signals Slower Construction Momentum
November Building Approvals in Windhoek Fall Short of October Windhoek’s construction activity showed signs of cooling in November as the City Council approved 153 building plans valued at N$123.9 million. This marks a decrease of 33 approvals compared with October, underscoring a softer month for development activity in the Namibian capital. The month-on-month drop in…


