Barefoot Investor's 5¢ Deposit Plan Challenges Albanese
Scott Pape's controversial proposal for five-cent deposits challenges Anthony Albanese's housing policy, sparking intense debate about affordability solutions for first-time buyers.
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Sweat Equity: New Path to Homeownership in UK
Discover how 'sweat equity' programmes are helping first-time buyers get on the property ladder by exchanging labour for deposits in this groundbreaking housing solution.
Labor's Housing Revolution: New Scheme for First-Time Buyers
Exclusive interview with Housing Minister Clare O'Neil reveals how Labor's ambitious new housing scheme will transform property ownership for struggling Australians. Discover the key policies designed to tackle the affordability crisis head-on.
5% Deposit Scheme Could Trap Australians in Mortgage Stress
Shocking new analysis reveals Australia's landmark home ownership scheme could leave millions struggling with massive mortgage repayments they can't afford, creating a generation of housing-stressed homeowners.
Seven UK Property Markets Shift to Favour Buyers
Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic power shift in the UK property landscape, with seven major metropolitan areas now favouring purchasers amid growing concerns of a market correction. Discover the locations where negotiating power is returning to buyer
Builders Shun Younger Buyers for Bungalows
A startling new report reveals UK property developers are increasingly marketing bungalows exclusively to older buyers, shutting out younger families and first-time buyers from the bungalow market and exacerbating the housing crisis.
Labour's housing revolution: 1.5m new homes promised
Exclusive: Labour unveils radical plan to tackle Britain's housing crisis, promising the 'largest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation' and sweeping mortgage reforms to help generation rent onto the property ladder.
Labour's radical plan to fix UK housing crisis revealed
Exclusive: Labour unveils sweeping reforms to fix Britain's broken housing market, including a major planning overhaul and new powers for first-time buyers, as the party declares a 'moral mission' to make homes affordable again.
UK Housing Crisis: Homes Cost 8.3 Times Average Salary
New data reveals Britain's housing affordability crisis has hit a record high, with property prices soaring to 8.3 times average earnings. Experts warn of a 'broken market' as mortgage costs and stagnant wages create perfect storm for buyers.
Sydney Agent Reveals Shocking Open House Tricks
A leading Sydney buyers' agent reveals the cunning strategies and psychological games potential purchasers employ during open house inspections to gain an edge in the competitive property market.
Oracle & Walmart Named as Buyers in Trump's TikTok Deal
Exclusive details reveal the US corporate titans, Oracle and Walmart, are the 'buyers' behind President Trump's provisional blessing for a new TikTok Global entity, averting a US ban.
Three-bedroom home sale baffles buyers with 'unhygienic' interior
A three-bedroom property listed for sale in the UK has left potential buyers stunned by its unusually cluttered and unhygienic-looking interior, despite its seemingly normal exterior. The listing has sparked a fierce online debate about property presentat
Kevin McCloud's stark warning over UK housing crisis
Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud delivers a blistering critique of the UK's property market, expressing deep sympathy for young buyers and calling for urgent government action on the housing crisis.
First-Time Buyers Delay Cars for £59k Deposits
Exclusive research reveals the heartbreaking financial trade-offs young Britons are making. Soaring mortgage deposits are forcing a generation to delay car ownership and major life events, creating a 'generation locked out' of the property market.
Top 20 UK Property Bargains: Homes From £129k Revealed
Discover the 20 most affordable and charming property hotspots across the UK where your dream home won't break the bank. From coastal gems to countryside retreats, find out which towns offer the best value.
Tricolor Finance Collapse: Car Buyers Face Financial Ruin
Exclusive: Major UK car finance provider Tricolor enters administration, leaving customers with unresolved debts and undelivered vehicles. Full investigation into the consumer crisis.
October House Price Slump: A 'Window of Opportunity' for Buyers
Property expert Jonathan Rolande reveals why October's traditional housing market dip presents a golden chance for buyers to negotiate and secure a deal, despite higher mortgage rates.
Major Lender Bans 'Bank of Mum and Dad' Deposits
A leading UK mortgage lender has abruptly banned deposits funded by parental gifts, sparking outrage among first-time buyers and experts who warn it could slam the door on homeownership for an entire generation.
Labour to Reform Lifetime ISA and Scrap Unfair Penalty
Exclusive: The new Labour government is set to reform the controversial Lifetime ISA, addressing the hefty withdrawal penalty that has trapped savers. This key move aims to boost support for first-time buyers and fix a flawed savings scheme.
Couple finds squatter living in their new home's attic
A young couple's excitement at buying their first home in Bristol turns to horror when they discover a secret squatter has been living in their attic, leaving behind a trail of bizarre possessions.
Teacher rejected for mortgage quits job for van life
A young teacher's dream of homeownership was crushed by a shockingly low mortgage offer. Discover how she turned rejection into liberation by quitting her job and buying a van to explore the UK.
Australia's Radical 2% Deposit Home Scheme Launches
Australia launches a radical £1.2 billion housing initiative, enabling first-time buyers to purchase with just a 2% deposit. But will this ambitious scheme cool the market or fuel a price surge? Exclusive analysis inside.
Major Lenders Slash UK Mortgage Rates to 7-Month Low
In a major boost for the UK housing market, leading lenders including Halifax and HSBC have cut mortgage rates to their lowest point since last summer, offering new hope for first-time buyers struggling to get on the property ladder.
£10,000 Bonus for New Homeowners in Govt Scheme
Exclusive: New homeowners could receive a life-changing £10,000 bonus under a radical government proposal to boost property ownership and slash mortgage costs. Find out if you qualify.
'Refurbished' Home Listed for £225k Has Shocking Flaw
A UK homeowner faces backlash after listing a 'refurbished' property for £225,000, with house hunters quickly spotting a massive and alarming structural issue in the photos.
Sydney Property Scandal: Agents Exposed in Underquoting Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals rampant underquoting by Sydney real estate agents, luring buyers with misleading price guides. A cautionary tale for the UK property market.
Couple's £275k 'Dream Home' Becomes Mouldy Nightmare
A young couple's first home purchase near Liverpool became a living nightmare as they discovered severe damp, mould, and structural issues, leaving them trapped and financially crippled just weeks after moving in.
Reeves axes Labour's stamp duty surcharge pledge
In a dramatic reversal, Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has scrapped Labour's flagship pledge to reintroduce a stamp duty surcharge on overseas buyers. Get the full story on this major political shift.
Rayner's Tax Row Amid Labour's Stamp Duty Shake-Up
Labour Deputy Leader Angela Rayner faces intense scrutiny over her past council house sale as her party proposes abolishing Stamp Duty for first-time buyers. The major policy shift aims to boost homeownership but ignites a fiery political debate on tax an
Reeves scraps non-dom status and cuts landlord tax
In a dramatic first move, Chancellor Rachel Reeves uses her inaugural major speech to scrap the non-dom tax regime and abolish Stamp Duty for first-time buyers on properties up to £425,000, signalling a new economic direction for Britain.
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