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CrowdProperty Secures £100M Development Funding Partnership
CrowdProperty has secured up to £100m from ColCap Financial UK for loans to small and regional UK housebuilders. The two-year partnership covers development, exit, completion and bridging finance.
Trump Housing Order Expands Title Alternatives After $25 Million in Reported Savings
President Donald Trump's narrower housing order targets mortgage-insurance cancellation, cheaper title reviews, lower refinance requirements and manufactured housing. Fannie Mae reports $25 million in savings from its existing title alternatives.
Spain Targets 8,318 Rental Listings: New 31-Day Rule Prompts Removal Efforts
Spain has identified 8,318 advertisements that offer seasonal accommodation for stays shorter than 31 days. Authorities have notified two unnamed platforms, with the large majority of the listings concentrated in Madrid.
Will North Carolina Voters Cap Property Taxes and Change Income-Tax Rules?
North Carolina voters will decide whether to limit property-tax increases and lower the constitutional income-tax ceiling. New mail-ballot rules are also producing rejection rates above 2022 levels.
U.S. Mortgage Rates Fall as Purchase and Refinancing Demand Decline
U.S. mortgage rates eased for the first time in two months, but the decline did not lift purchase or refinancing activity. Inventory increased while pending home sales remained weak.
Pepper Money Extends Affordable Housing Mortgage Terms to 40 Years
Pepper Money has extended its affordable housing mortgage terms to 40 years. Family Building Society has also updated affordability assessments that could increase borrowing by tens of thousands of pounds.
Malaga Flooding: What Heavy Rain Means for Foreign Property Buyers
Storm Adam delivered 120mm of rain in one hour to Malaga's El Palo neighbourhood, flooding streets, homes and garages. The storm and concerns about more intense rainfall highlight the relevance of checking local flood exposure when buying property in the province.
Lisbon Housing Protests Continue as Foreign Buyers Face 124% Price Rise Since 2015
Around a hundred tents remain in Lisbon's Rossio Square as protests continue, with housing prices up 124% since 2015. Foreign buyers face rising costs and potential policy shifts.
Spain's New Housing Decree: Tax Hikes, Rent Caps and Loans for Foreign Buyers
Spain's new housing decree came into force on October 8, bringing significant changes for foreign property buyers, renters and holiday-let owners. Key measures include higher property taxes for tourist accommodation, VAT on short-term rentals and interest-free loans for first-time buyers.
Vienna's Housing Shortage Worsens as New Construction Plummets
Vienna's housing shortage worsens as new construction falls 73% since 2019. Rising prices and demand create challenges for investors.
Dubai's Q2 2026 Property Market Slows with 6.2% Rent Drop and 29% Fewer Transactions
Dubai's Q2 2026 property market slowed with 6.2% rent drop and 29% fewer transactions, indicating a market shift.
Vingroup Consortium Unveils $3.5 Billion Twin-Tower Proposal in Hanoi
Vingroup proposes $3.5B twin towers in Hanoi, promising to reshape city's skyline and attract global real estate investors.
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