Keywords: Housing market


Canadian housing starts fall 6 percent in march amid market uncertainty

Canada’s housing sector showed signs of slowdown in March, as new residential construction fell by 6 percent compared to the previous month, according to data released by the national housing agency. The seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts declined to around 235,000 units, missing......

Toronto home sales rebound as lower prices attract buyers

Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) rose in March for the first time in six months, signaling renewed interest from buyers drawn by declining prices, according to data from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board. Seasonally adjusted sales increased by 1.4% month-over-month to 4,546 units, reversing......

China ends credit restrictions that sparked property crisis

China has officially scrapped its "three red lines" policy for real estate developers, lifting the strict credit limits that ignited a debt crisis still rippling through the world's second-largest economy. According to a report from China Real Estate Business, a publication under the Ministry......

Spain’s rental market crisis: where did 150,000 homes go?

A staggering 150,000 residential properties have vanished from Spain’s long-term rental market since 2023, leaving many Spaniards struggling to find affordable housing. Experts suggest the controversial Housing Law, combined with landlords’ pursuit of higher profits and legal uncertainties,......

Spain's shifting property policies and evolving consumer habits

Recent developments in Spain reveal the government’s intensified focus on regulating foreign property purchases and shifting perceptions of house brands among Spanish consumers. Foreign property buyers from affluent Western nations are increasingly feeling the pressure from Spanish authorities.......

Is Spain's property market on the brink of a bubble?

The Bank of Spain recently issued a cautionary note, indicating that signs of a property bubble may be emerging in the country. As house prices soar to historic levels, the question arises: is Spain witnessing a real estate bubble, and if so, could it burst within the next year? A property bubble is......

Spain's ambitious tax measures to tackle housing crisis

The Spanish government has unveiled a draft bill aimed at curbing speculation in the housing market through a series of fiscal measures, notably introducing a 'supertax' targeting non-EU non-resident property buyers. This legislation seeks to address the pressing challenges of rising rental costs......

New proposals in Spain aim to limit foreign property purchases

A Spanish political party has proposed new measures to restrict foreign individuals from purchasing property in Spain unless they can demonstrate a minimum of five years of continuous residency. The Republican Left of Catalonia (ERC) has introduced a non-legislative motion in the Spanish Congress advocating......