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Properties in charming medieval locations away from the crowds lure buyers with discounted prices too
As interest rates stay higher for longer, those looking to refinance face some difficult choices
Growth in condo living is widening the appeal of the exclusive Manhattan area to younger homebuyers
While most homebuyers are still hobbled by high mortgage rates, sales of luxury homes are surging
Now that interest rates are higher, many wealthy individuals are switching to providing loans
The house in Istanbul is a companion piece to Orhan Pamuk’s bestselling novel of the same name about a doomed love affair
Falling mortgage rates and an uptick in agreed sales offer encouragement. But economic risks remain
Numbers of international workers are rising, but many struggle to find a home
The arty area is cheaper than Manhattan or Williamsburg but locals find gentrification challenging
Rising interest rates, racing rents and high house prices — around the world many have put their plans on hold this year. Will 2024 offer any solutions?
With interest rates at their highest in years, entrepreneurs are looking for real estate with a higher risk-reward profile
With lower prices than in the centre, neighbourhoods such as Cowley and Iffley draw young families and professionals
The area’s mix of history and modern street life give it an authentic feel
Period properties in the island’s towns are popular choices, as well as its more rural fincas and fishermen’s cottages
The city’s many attractions — plus being cheaper than the capital to rent or buy a home — are overcoming its gritty reputation
The ability to pay upfront earns preference and price cuts, while those with mortgages go to the back of the queue
Japan’s smaller centres and rural locations exert a post-pandemic pull as more companies also leave the capital’s orbit
The urge to knock down a home and start again can be strong — but even new eco-friendly buildings can come with a high emissions cost
Inflation and increased natural catastrophes have driven up premiums for upmarket property and collections
Pandemic-era buyers are increasingly listing their homes as holiday lets — just as demand is falling
Cheaper properties have long attracted young professionals to Canal Saint-Martin — but buyers are being squeezed
As the pandemic-era buying boom abates, the old seasonal pattern may be returning to New York’s favourite getaway
Home sales sink in the Thameside regatta town but clubs and businesses are benefiting from the rise of homeworkers
Their distinct architecture, climate and culture can offer a contrast to glitzy tourist hotspots such as Mykonos
With mortgage rates rising, a stand-off between sellers and buyers has taken hold in the southern French city
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