housing market
Spring in Their Step: Why UK Property Market Optimism is a Bellwether for the Broader Economy
A key survey shows UK estate agents’ optimism at a one-year high, signaling a potential turning point for the property market and the wider UK economy.
The UK Mortgage Market’s Turning Point: Why a “Boom” Could Reshape the Economy
UK mortgage rates are set to fall as lender competition heats up. Discover the economic drivers and what this means for investors and homebuyers.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: What Photography of “Home” Teaches Us About the Global Economy and Investing
A photography special on “home” offers profound insights into wealth, risk, and the global economy, connecting art with finance, investing, and fintech.
The Hidden Mould in Your Portfolio: What a Family’s Ruined Christmas Reveals About Systemic Economic Risk
A family’s ruined Christmas due to housing mould reveals hidden risks in ESG investing, public policy, and the broader economy.
Airbnb’s £56 Million Spanish Fine: A Critical Turning Point for Platform Economy Investing?
Airbnb’s £56M fine in Spain signals a global regulatory shift, impacting investors and the future of the platform economy’s financial model.
Solving the Financial Puzzle: Key Lessons in Investing and Economics from an Unlikely Source
An FT crossword puzzle’s answers reveal profound lessons about investing, economics, and financial strategy, connecting concepts from assets to economic stagnation.
The Billion-Pound Blunder: When Green Investments Create a Financial Nightmare
A UK green insulation scheme backfired, causing massive property damage. This is a critical case study on ESG risk, public policy failure, and investment due diligence.
The Unpopular Tax We Might Actually Need: A Contrarian Defence of Stamp Duty
A deep dive into the controversial Stamp Duty Land Tax, exploring the contrarian argument that this unpopular levy may be a necessary tool for wealth taxation.
The $150,000 Overrun: How Global Economics and Trade Policy Are Inflating the Cost of Your Home
A $150,000 cost overrun on a new home is just the start. Discover how new tariffs and economic pressures are reshaping the US housing and investment market.
Gove’s High-Stakes Gamble: Can a 1.5 Million Home Target Reshape the UK Economy?
Housing Secretary Michael Gove’s high-stakes pledge to build 1.5M homes has massive implications for the UK economy, investing, finance, and banking sectors.
The Haiku That Captured a Global Tax Headache: Deconstructing the Economics of Property Levies
A simple haiku in the FT reveals a global frustration with property taxes. This post deconstructs the economics, market impact, and future of this levy.
Building Barriers: How New Tariffs on Lumber and Cabinets Could Remodel the U.S. Economy
New US tariffs on cabinets and lumber aim to protect domestic jobs but risk raising housing costs and fueling inflation across the wider U.S. economy.