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Calls for more government help for housing market

Emma-Jayne Blackman BBC News, Jersey BBC In 2024, a family on an average income could afford a mortgage on a one-bedroom flat A Jersey estate agent says the government needs to do more to support the housing market. Gill Hunt, the president of the Jersey Estate Agents’ Association, said “a stamp duty holiday” would get the […]

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When will the housing market crash again?

Michele Lerner Updated Thu, January 2, 2025 at 8:19 PM GMT+2 9 min read A housing market crash happens when home values plummet due to a lack of demand for homes or an oversupply. Housing market crashes can happen for multiple reasons, such as a deep recession or depression causing homeowners to lose their jobs, high mortgage […]

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Renting vs. Buying a Home for Families: A Modern Financial Analysis

The question of whether to rent or buy a home is a pivotal decision for families, impacting not only monthly finances but also long-term financial stability and quality of life. In today’s economy, where factors like rising interest rates, inflation, and property market volatility all play critical roles, choosing between renting and buying has become […]

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Greece’s ‘Generation Rent’

Nikos Roussanoglou 20.10.2024 • 15:47     The number of people who have to rent their homes keep rising, as the percentage of those living in their own home is dropping. As sales prices continue their rally, meanwhile, this trend is only expected to intensify further in the coming years. According to data presented recently […]

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Italy Real Estate Outlook 2024-2025

How is the real estate market changing in Italy? We take a look at current trends and future forecasts. Sales on the rise in the second quarter of 2024, with average prices per square metre increasing in Italy and a cut in ECB interest rates. This is the backdrop for the Italian real estate market, but […]

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Interest rate cut fuels immediate upturn in UK property market

Figures from Rightmove show inquiries to estate agents since 1 August up 19% compared with a year ago The first Bank of England rate cut in four years has triggered an immediate upturn in the UK property market, as cheaper mortgages prompt interest among buyers and drive up house prices. Figures from the property website Rightmove show the number […]

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Introduction to Property Market Cycle

Market cycles, also known as economic cycles or business cycles, refer to the natural and recurring periods of growth (expansion) and decline (recession) in an economy. These cycles influence various markets, including stocks, bonds, and real estate. Understanding market cycles is integral for investors as it can guide their decisions about when to invest, what […]