Cost of living for a family of four across 10 major cities in Asia

Cost of living for a family of four across 10 major cities in Asia

Monthly rent in Shanghai’s city-center costs approximately $2,700, according to data by Numbeo. Zorazhuang | E+ | Getty Images Living in a major city can come with a hefty price tag, so it’s best to be informed before you make that big move. In Asia, Hong Kong and Singapore top the list for cost of … Read more

10 most livable cities in the world; Vienna, Copenhagen top list: EIU

10 most livable cities in the world; Vienna, Copenhagen top list: EIU

Vienna, Austria is the wrold’s most “liveable” city, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2024 Global Liveability Index. Alexander Spatari | Moment | Getty Images For the third year in a row, Vienna, the capital of Austria, is the world’s most livable city, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit. The annual report aims to show … Read more

Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh, Jakarta, Manila

Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh, Jakarta, Manila

Bangkok, Thailand has seen an 18.1% growth in residential rental prices on a year-on-year basis, according to JLL. Alexander Spatari | Moment | Getty Images Singapore and Hong Kong are generally considered Asia’s more vibrant real estate markets. But some up-and-coming cities are giving these traditional hubs a run for their money, with some even … Read more

Northeast metro areas where 1-bedroom apartment rent went up the most

Northeast metro areas where 1-bedroom apartment rent went up the most

Rent prices are up all across the United States. According to a May Zumper report, the national median rent for a one-bedroom apartment is $1,487. In New York and Los Angeles, the figure jumps to $4,280 and $2,300, respectively. CNBC Make It analyzed rent estimate data from Apartment List for April 2023 to April 2024, … Read more

Australia’s budget is expected to target housing affordability crisis

Australia’s budget is expected to target housing affordability crisis

An aerial photograph of houses and apartments on coastline in North Bondi, Sydney, Australia. Recent reports indicate that Australian home prices are set to continue their upward trend, driven by increasing migration rates and a shortage of housing supply. Andrew Merry | Moment | Getty Images Australia plans to address its climbing home prices in … Read more

Here’s how much it costs to rent a 1-bed apartment in 10 Asian cities

Here’s how much it costs to rent a 1-bed apartment in 10 Asian cities

Here’s the median price to rent a 1-bedroom across 10 cities in Asia.  Fraser Hall | The Image Bank | Getty Images Renting a place is a big financial decision, especially when choosing to live in a major city where price tags are particularly hefty. The general rule of thumb is to spend no more … Read more

Why US retiree in Mexico chose not to cash in

Why US retiree in Mexico chose not to cash in

The resort town of Mazatlán, Mexico — where I lived from 2006 until last month — is one of the best spots to witness the total solar eclipse on April 8. Hordes of people are traveling there to experience the event. There was a 1,000% surge in searches for Airbnb listings in North American cities … Read more

Over 18 million rental units at risk from environmental hazards: Study

Over 18 million rental units at risk from environmental hazards: Study

D3sign | Stone | Getty Images Extreme weather and climate hazards are becoming more frequent, posing a threat not only for homeowners but for renters. More than 18 million rental units across the U.S. are exposed to climate- and weather-related hazards, according to the latest American Rental Housing Report from Harvard University’s Joint Center for … Read more

RealPage antitrust lawsuits allege collusion among corporate landlords

RealPage antitrust lawsuits allege collusion among corporate landlords

A group of renters in the U.S. say their landlords are using software to deliver inflated rent hikes. “We’ve been told as tenants by employees of Equity that the software takes empathy out of the equation. So they can charge whatever the software tells them to charge,” said Kevin Weller, a tenant at Portside Towers … Read more