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First-time buyers now average 34 years old in UK
Soaring house prices and mortgage costs are pushing the dream of homeownership further out of reach, with the average first-time buyer now reaching 34 before getting on the property ladder.
Homebuyers Abandon Purchases at Record Rate
Britain's property market faces unprecedented turmoil as nearly 40% of home sales collapse before completion, with buyers retreating amid economic uncertainty and soaring costs.
Young Aussies Permanently Locked Out of Housing Market
A devastating new report reveals how Australia's property market is creating a permanent renting class, with young people facing impossible financial barriers to home ownership.
Council housing sold to developers in Right to Buy crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how cash-strapped local authorities across England are selling former council homes to private developers instead of replacing social housing, exacerbating the national housing crisis.
Labour's nature policy: snails vs housing crisis
The Guardian's editorial challenges Labour's approach to environmental regulations, arguing that blaming wildlife protection for the housing shortage misses the real problem: Britain's broken housing model.
Homeless veteran refused council house in Westminster
Exclusive: A former British Army soldier who served his country faces another night on the streets after Westminster Council refused his housing application, sparking outrage among veterans' charities.
Labour's Green Belt shake-up targets commuter towns
Exclusive: Wealthy commuter towns could see thousands of new homes built on protected Green Belt land under Labour's controversial planning reforms, with local councils losing veto powers over major developments.
Sydney Housing Crisis: Development Favours Wealthy Suburbs
Exclusive analysis reveals how New South Wales' desperate push for new housing may be disproportionately benefiting affluent Sydney suburbs, raising questions about equitable urban development.
UK Wage Growth Slows Sharply as Job Market Cools
UK wage growth has hit its slowest pace in over two years while unemployment rises, signalling a cooling labour market. Meanwhile, Argentina secures IMF bailout and stock markets show mixed performance.
US Housing Crisis: Florida & Nevada Foreclosures Surge
Exclusive analysis reveals a growing foreclosure crisis sweeping across American sunbelt states, with Florida and Nevada experiencing the sharpest increases as economic pressures mount on homeowners.
LA homeowners sell up and flee to affordable cities
Property owners in Los Angeles are cashing in at record rates, selling their homes to escape soaring costs and relocate to more affordable US cities, new data reveals.
Australia's Housing Crisis Deepens: Dream Home Out of Reach?
New data reveals Australia's property market has become even more unaffordable, pushing home ownership further out of reach for millions. Discover the shocking reality facing first-time buyers and what experts say needs to change.
Badenoch pledges stamp duty axe for first-time buyers
Conservative leadership contender Kemi Badenoch vows to abolish stamp duty for properties under £500,000 in radical plan to boost home ownership and fix Britain's broken housing market.
Badenoch's Stamp Duty Bombshell: Tory Tax Plan Revealed
Conservative leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch faces backlash over leaked plans to abolish stamp duty, raising concerns about market stability and government revenue.
Labour's housing revolution targets 'boring house' culture
Labour unveils radical housing market reforms targeting 'boring house' culture, boosting first-time buyer opportunities and tackling Britain's property crisis head-on.
Young Brits declare war on housing crisis
Millennials and Gen Z are declaring war on Britain's housing crisis as new research reveals overwhelming support for radical government intervention to fix the broken property market.
Sydney home sells for $1.8M above reserve at auction frenzy
A modest Sydney home sold for a staggering $1.8 million above reserve at auction, revealing the extreme pressures facing Australia's property market as bidding wars intensify.
Kirstie Allsopp blasts Labour's 'pathetic' housing reforms
Location, Location, Location star Kirstie Allsopp launches blistering attack on Labour's proposed house-buying reforms, calling them insufficient to fix Britain's broken property market.
Millions Owed in Apple/Samsung Phone Lawsuit
UK consumers could claim up to £500 as Apple and Samsung face massive class action over allegedly slowing down older smartphone models without proper consent.
Tories vow £5,000 home deposits for young workers
Conservative Party unveils groundbreaking election policy offering thousands towards first homes for young people in work, aiming to solve Britain's housing crisis and win over younger voters.
Bristol mum's horror council house with rats and mould
A Bristol mother reveals the shocking conditions her family has endured for years - from rats and mould to collapsing ceilings - as the council faces accusations of neglect.
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.
Housing activist's warning to Labour government
Prominent housing activist Kwajo Tweneboa issues stark warning to Labour government about social housing crisis, demanding immediate action to fix Britain's broken housing system.
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.
Sydney housing crisis as development applications plunge 70%
Exclusive investigation reveals how planning bottlenecks and infrastructure pressures are creating a perfect storm in Sydney's inner-west property market, with development applications collapsing and housing supply at risk.
Nat Barr grills minister over housing crisis
In a fiery television exchange, Sunrise host Natalie Barr confronts Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil about Australia's worsening housing affordability crisis, with young Australians facing what many call an 'impossible dream' of home ownership.
Labour's New Towns: Biggest Housing Plan Since Milton Keynes
Keir Starmer's Labour Party unveils ambitious plans to create a new generation of towns across England, tackling the housing crisis head-on with sustainable communities and economic growth at their core.
Sydney housing chief can't afford to buy a home
Exclusive investigation reveals Sydney Rhodes, the executive tasked with solving Sydney's housing crisis, is living in a rental property while earning a substantial government salary, raising questions about leadership and affordability.
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