Housing funding announced as Senate battle continues

Housing funding announced as Senate battle continues

As the federal government announces initial funding rounds for two key housing policies, two more face fierce resistance in the Senate. The first tranche of funds for the Housing Australia Future Fund and National Housing Accord programs are expected to deliver more than 13,700 new social and affordable homes nationwide. Construction on almost 40 per … Read more

This 6-Foot-Wide Home Used To Be A Driveway

This 6-Foot-Wide Home Used To Be A Driveway

Image: Pearson Smith Realty The Washington D.C. area real estate market is kind of a mess right now. The city is packed with relatively high income earners, and most of the people who wanted homes bought in with low-interest loans a few years ago. Every single family home or condo that hits the market is … Read more

Zurich, Oslo top list of world’s smartest cities

Zurich, Oslo top list of world’s smartest cities

These are the ten smartest cities in the world, according to IMD. Anton Aleksenko | Istock | Getty Images Smart cities in Europe and Asia are gaining ground globally while North American cities have fallen down the ranks, according to the 2024 Smart City Index released April. Of the top 10 smart cities on the … Read more

Luxury Airbnb High-Rises Are Reshaping Miami’s Skyline

Luxury Airbnb High-Rises Are Reshaping Miami’s Skyline

West Eleventh residences, a luxury building in downtown Miami slated to break ground this summer, promises “endless indulgences.” It will feature an entertainment center, food hall, and a resort pool with private lounges—no amenity is spared. But these condos are designed to lure more than just Miami residents. The tower is part of a new … Read more

New report finds rental prices continue to surge across Australia

New report finds rental prices continue to surge across Australia

There was no Christmas miracle for renters as rent hikes continued into the holiday period before the market’s busiest time of year. The latest PropTrack Market Insight report found the median national rent has continued on its meteoric rise, increasing 1.8 per cent over the December quarter to $580 per week. This is an 11.5 … Read more