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Quantitative squeezing: all-in ownership costs bar renters from buying
1+ week, 5+ day ago (606+ words) An affordability index from Q2 2026 shows renters would spend 56.5% of household income nationally on all-in costs to buy a median resale home, with notable metro differences. Insurance, taxes, and utilities push several metros to 70% to 100%, including Los Angeles at 100%. AI Summary…...
HMO clampdown jeopardises rental supply
1+ week, 6+ day ago (441+ words) A new analysis suggests planning refusals for HMOs have doubled in the last five years – a period during which councils have stepped up licensing and other tactics to stop the spread of HMOs. An analysis of 144 English councils by property…...
Push to introduce two year rental lease minimum amid fears of spike in rents
3+ week, 5+ day ago (656+ words) Updated August 19, 2026 - 12.48am. First published at 12.24am A proposal to double the standard rental lease in Australia to two years will be tabled in parliament on Wednesday as fears grow that rental prices could soar in the next two years. As it…...