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Housing market in England and Wales weakening due to Iran war, say estate agents

Homebuyers more cautious due to possible mortgage rate rises and higher inflation as sellers sit on properties Fears of higher mortgage rates and rising inflation as a result of the Middle East conflict are leading to a subdued and downbeat housing market, according to estate agents. Demand from potential homebuyers across England and Wales has shown a “noticeable softening” recently, according to a monthly survey of estate agents by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Continue

World news | The GuardianMay 13, 2026

Changing tax rules for investors won’t shrink housing supply or raise rents. Just look at Victoria

Labor’s anticipated reforms are not a panacea, but they could nudge Australia toward a more equitable trajectory Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government is preparing to unveil a budget that will recast housing as shelter – rather than a financial tool – in changes that have already sparked heated warnings that rents will rocket and housing supply will be curtailed. Those warnings are best ignored. Continue reading...

World news | The GuardianMay 11, 2026

April home sales disappoint as higher mortgage rates weigh on buyers - CNBC

April home sales disappoint as higher mortgage rates weigh on buyers CNBC US Existing-Home Sales Barely Rise as Key Selling Season Begins Bloomberg US home sales flat in April as lackluster spring homebuying season lurches forward WRAL Home Sales Rise Slightly in April Despite Economic Uncertainty from Iran War Realtor.com NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 0.2% Increase in April National Association of REALTORS®

UK house price growth forecast halved as Iran war fallout hits housing market

Halifax says cost of typical home fell by 0.1% in April, the second consecutive monthly drop, with pace of annual growth down from 0.8%. to 0.4% Business news – live updates UK house prices fell for a second consecutive month in April, as Halifax halved its estimate for the annual rate of growth due to the conflict in the Middle East. Halifax, which is part of Lloyds – Britain’s biggest mortgage lender – said that the cost of a typical UK home fell by 0.1% in April, to £299,313. This followed

World news | The GuardianMay 8, 2026

Baby found dead at Wagga beach homeless encampment as mother and another infant taken to hospital

Police say ‘no suspicious circumstances’ while local councillor argues ‘tragedy’ shows housing crisis has gotten out of hand in regional Australia Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A baby has been found dead in a tent in regional New South Wales, prompting renewed calls to address homelessness across regional Australia. Police were called to a homeless encampment near Wagga beach on the Murrumbidgee River on Satu

World news | The GuardianMay 4, 2026

Australia news live: housing market slows but rents surge; Penny Wong hails South Korea energy pact

Advertised prices for new rental listings rising at fastest pace since October 2024. Follow updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast House prices may be slowing but rents are rising at their fastest since October 2024, adding to inflation pressure ahead of the Reserve Bank’s next interest rate decision on Tuesday. Advertised prices for new rental listings are rising at their fastest pace since October 2024, with Cotality data showing they picked up 5.7% over the yea

World news | The GuardianApr 30, 2026