A construction site with new apartments in newly built apartment buildings. Patrick Pleul | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Germany’s housebuilding sector has gone from bad to worse in recent months. Economic data is painting a concerning picture, and industry leaders appear uneasy. “The housebuilding sector is, I would say, a little bit in a … Read more
Luxury properties in the Kensington and Chelsea district of London, UK, on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. Jason Alden | Bloomberg | Getty Images The U.K. property market has been a rollercoaster for renters and prospective homeowners alike for over a year now. Rents soared throughout 2022 and 2023 as supply and demand imbalances led to … Read more
Residential buildings in Hong Kong, China on October 23, 2023. Vernon Yuen | Nurphoto | Getty Images Hong Kong’s leader John Lee this week eased the city’s decade-old residential property cooling measures — but questions remain on whether it’s enough to boost market sentiment and low transaction volumes for the private housing sector. “Although relaxation … Read more