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UK House Prices Rise 4.7% in 2024 Despite Affordability Challenges
Nationwide reported a 4.7% rise in UK house prices in 2024, reaching an average of £269,426 by December; however, affordability challenges persist, and upcoming stamp duty and interest rate changes are expected to impact the 2025 market.
UK House Prices Rise 4.7% in 2024 Despite Affordability Challenges
Nationwide reported a 4.7% rise in UK house prices in 2024, reaching an average of £269,426 by December; however, affordability challenges persist, and upcoming stamp duty and interest rate changes are expected to impact the 2025 market.
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40% Bias Score
2025: A Tightrope Walk for Australian First-Home Buyers
In 2025, Australian first-home buyers face high property prices and cost-of-living pressures, but government incentives and a cooling market may offer a brief window of opportunity before interest rate cuts potentially reignite price growth; strategies such as rent-vesting and family support are gai...
2025: A Tightrope Walk for Australian First-Home Buyers
In 2025, Australian first-home buyers face high property prices and cost-of-living pressures, but government incentives and a cooling market may offer a brief window of opportunity before interest rate cuts potentially reignite price growth; strategies such as rent-vesting and family support are gai...
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32% Bias Score
Australian Housing Market Slowdown in 2024 Due to High Interest Rates
Australia's 2024 housing market showed a national home value increase of 5.5 percent, but high interest rates slowed buyer enthusiasm, leading to falling values in Sydney and Melbourne by spring, while smaller capitals slowed; increased listings gave buyers more choice and properties took longer to ...
Australian Housing Market Slowdown in 2024 Due to High Interest Rates
Australia's 2024 housing market showed a national home value increase of 5.5 percent, but high interest rates slowed buyer enthusiasm, leading to falling values in Sydney and Melbourne by spring, while smaller capitals slowed; increased listings gave buyers more choice and properties took longer to ...
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44% Bias Score
IMF Calls for Major Policy Overhaul to Solve Australia's Housing Crisis
The IMF urges Australia to implement a major policy package to tackle its unaffordable housing, recommending changes to taxes, land supply, and construction workforce numbers, citing Sydney as the world's second most expensive city for housing.
IMF Calls for Major Policy Overhaul to Solve Australia's Housing Crisis
The IMF urges Australia to implement a major policy package to tackle its unaffordable housing, recommending changes to taxes, land supply, and construction workforce numbers, citing Sydney as the world's second most expensive city for housing.
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36% Bias Score
Tesla's 2025 Affordability Push: Model Y Refresh and Cybertruck Price Cut
Tesla plans a 2025 product barrage focused on affordability, starting with a refreshed Model Y at or below the current $37,500 price point (with tax credits), mirroring the Model 3's design tweaks and possibly new battery technology. A cheaper Cybertruck and range extender are also expected.
Tesla's 2025 Affordability Push: Model Y Refresh and Cybertruck Price Cut
Tesla plans a 2025 product barrage focused on affordability, starting with a refreshed Model Y at or below the current $37,500 price point (with tax credits), mirroring the Model 3's design tweaks and possibly new battery technology. A cheaper Cybertruck and range extender are also expected.
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UK Water Bills to Rise by £94 (21%) Over Five Years
England and Wales will see an average £94 (21%) water bill increase over five years, starting April 2025, to fund infrastructure upgrades despite concerns over affordability and potential consumer anger, following negotiations between Ofwat and water companies.
UK Water Bills to Rise by £94 (21%) Over Five Years
England and Wales will see an average £94 (21%) water bill increase over five years, starting April 2025, to fund infrastructure upgrades despite concerns over affordability and potential consumer anger, following negotiations between Ofwat and water companies.
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48% Bias Score
China Expands Medical Insurance, Cutting Drug Prices by 63%
China's National Healthcare Security Administration added 91 drugs to its medical insurance scheme in 2024, reducing patient costs by an estimated 7 billion USD and expanding coverage for various diseases, including tumors, diabetes, and rare diseases.
China Expands Medical Insurance, Cutting Drug Prices by 63%
China's National Healthcare Security Administration added 91 drugs to its medical insurance scheme in 2024, reducing patient costs by an estimated 7 billion USD and expanding coverage for various diseases, including tumors, diabetes, and rare diseases.
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40% Bias Score
UK House Prices: Stoke-on-Trent Surges While London Falls
Halifax data reveals Stoke-on-Trent's 17.2% house price surge to £227,002 in the year to September 2024, contrasting with Huddersfield's 6.6% decline and London boroughs also experiencing price drops, reflecting affordability issues.
UK House Prices: Stoke-on-Trent Surges While London Falls
Halifax data reveals Stoke-on-Trent's 17.2% house price surge to £227,002 in the year to September 2024, contrasting with Huddersfield's 6.6% decline and London boroughs also experiencing price drops, reflecting affordability issues.
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48% Bias Score
High Mortgage Rates Fail to Curb US Home Price Increases
Despite 6-7% 30-year fixed mortgage rates, US home prices rose 5.8% through November 2024 in 50 major cities; Anaheim, CA, saw the highest increase (12.5%), driven by limited supply and proximity to Los Angeles, while San Antonio and Austin remained flat.
High Mortgage Rates Fail to Curb US Home Price Increases
Despite 6-7% 30-year fixed mortgage rates, US home prices rose 5.8% through November 2024 in 50 major cities; Anaheim, CA, saw the highest increase (12.5%), driven by limited supply and proximity to Los Angeles, while San Antonio and Austin remained flat.
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48% Bias Score
Perth Housing Market: Record Highs and Bargains
In 2024, Perth's median house price reached a record $882,075, yet some homes sold for under $300,000, mostly older properties in outer suburbs, while coastal areas like Marmion saw prices surge over 140 percent in five years, reaching over $2 million.
Perth Housing Market: Record Highs and Bargains
In 2024, Perth's median house price reached a record $882,075, yet some homes sold for under $300,000, mostly older properties in outer suburbs, while coastal areas like Marmion saw prices surge over 140 percent in five years, reaching over $2 million.
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44% Bias Score
36% Hike in UK Water Bills Approved to Fund £104bn Infrastructure Investment
English and Welsh water bills will rise by 36% over five years, adding £157 to the average bill by 2030, to fund a £104 billion investment in infrastructure improvements to fix leaky pipes and reduce sewage pollution, despite criticism of the industry's environmental record and financial practices.
36% Hike in UK Water Bills Approved to Fund £104bn Infrastructure Investment
English and Welsh water bills will rise by 36% over five years, adding £157 to the average bill by 2030, to fund a £104 billion investment in infrastructure improvements to fix leaky pipes and reduce sewage pollution, despite criticism of the industry's environmental record and financial practices.
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56% Bias Score
Irkutsk's New Electricity Tariff Raises Concerns for Households
A new differentiated electricity tariff in Irkutsk, effective January 1, 2025, could increase monthly electricity bills for households with electric heating to 20,000-30,000 rubles, prompting concerns from residents, although temporary measures are in place until May 1, 2025.
Irkutsk's New Electricity Tariff Raises Concerns for Households
A new differentiated electricity tariff in Irkutsk, effective January 1, 2025, could increase monthly electricity bills for households with electric heating to 20,000-30,000 rubles, prompting concerns from residents, although temporary measures are in place until May 1, 2025.
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60% Bias Score
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