Keywords: HOUSING


Moroccans lead foreign resident homebuyers in Spain

Moroccan nationals have strengthened their position in Spain’s residential property market, emerging as the leading foreign resident nationality in terms of home purchases, according to recent figures from Spain’s General Council of Notaries. The data highlight the growing importance of......

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises above 6,000 as recovery efforts continue

The official death toll from the powerful earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela on June 24 has risen to more than 6,000, according to the latest figures released by national authorities. The updated casualty count reflects the scale of one of the country's deadliest natural disasters in recent......

Australia’s housing market downturn deepens as home prices post sharp July decline

Australia's residential property market extended its downturn in July 2026, with home prices posting a second consecutive month of significant losses as higher borrowing costs and uncertainty surrounding proposed tax changes weighed on buyer demand. According to new figures released by property......

Rightmove lowers 2026 revenue growth forecast as UK housing market slows

Rightmove, the United Kingdom's largest online property listing platform, has lowered its revenue growth forecast for fiscal 2026, citing a slowdown in new home construction and weaker sales activity across the housing market. The revised outlook reflects continuing pressure on Britain's residential......

Morocco launches new development projects to improve rural services in Khénifra province

A series of development projects aimed at improving infrastructure, education services and living conditions has been launched in the commune of Sidi Lamine, in Morocco’s Khénifra province, as part of efforts to strengthen rural development and reduce territorial disparities. The projects......

UK house prices rise 2.7% annually as rental growth remains steady, ONS data shows

House prices across the United Kingdom increased by 2.7% in the year to May 2026, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), indicating continued growth in the property market despite ongoing affordability pressures. The annual increase followed a revised 3.9% rise recorded......

Portugal’s migrant restrictions raise concerns for construction sector amid housing shortage

Portugal’s tightening migration policies are creating uncertainty for the construction industry, with companies warning that restrictions on foreign workers could worsen labor shortages at a time when the country urgently needs more housing. The construction sector has relied heavily on migrant......

Trump administration reinstates public charge rule for green card applicants

The Trump administration has reinstated the public charge rule, a policy that could influence certain applications for permanent residency in the United States by allowing immigration authorities to consider an applicant's use of specific public assistance programs during the review process. Under......

U.S. housing market loses momentum as pending home sales decline in June

The U.S. housing market continued to show signs of slowing in June 2026, as pending home sales declined on both a monthly and annual basis, reflecting ongoing affordability challenges driven by elevated mortgage rates and historically high home prices. According to data released by the National Association......