Keywords: Housing market


Portugal faces mounting housing pressure as prices rise at fastest pace in the EU

Portugal is facing growing pressure in its housing market, with house prices continuing to rise sharply and access to affordable accommodation remaining a major challenge for households. According to the latest figures from Eurostat, Portuguese house prices increased by 16.5 percent year on year in......

US 30-year mortgage rates hit highest level since June 2025

The average interest rate on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages in the United States climbed to its highest level since June 2025 last week, as rising oil prices and renewed inflation concerns pushed borrowing costs higher. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), the average rate increased by......

U.S. construction spending falls unexpectedly in July

Construction spending in the United States declined unexpectedly in July, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce, signaling weaker activity across parts of the sector despite expectations for a modest increase. Total construction spending fell 0.5% during the month to an annualized......

UK: Mortgage Approvals Hit Lowest Level Since Early 2024

The UK housing market is showing new signs of slowdown. Banks issued significantly fewer mortgage loans in July, reaching their lowest level since January 2024. At the same time, consumer credit has increased more than economists anticipated. The British property market experienced a slowdown in July.......

China: Beijing Aims to Reform Real Estate Sales to Mitigate Risks of Incomplete Housing

The Chinese authorities aim to fundamentally change the operation of the real estate market to better protect buyers and reduce risks associated with properties sold before completion. Beijing is specifically asking developers to reach an advanced stage of construction before marketing certain projects. Beijing......

The silver tsunami is reshaping the global real estate market

For decades, population growth has been one of the strongest foundations of the global housing market. More people generally meant more households, stronger demand for homes and, in many areas, rising property values. But demographic change is now challenging that long-standing assumption. Falling birth......

Morocco ranks 128th globally in rental cost index

Morocco remains among the countries with relatively affordable rental costs at the international level, although significant differences exist between major Moroccan cities. According to the 2026 semi-annual Rental Cost Index published by Numbeo, Morocco ranked 128th out of 152 countries, with a rental......

US existing home sales fall for second month as mortgage rates weigh on market

The US housing market lost further momentum in July, with existing home sales declining for a second consecutive month as elevated mortgage rates and limited inventory continued to constrain activity. Existing-home transactions fell 1.7% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.06 million units,......

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......