housing
UK Property Market Slumps as Mortgage Approvals Hit Lowest Level Since December 2023
Britain's property market has suffered a sharp downturn as mounting fears of tax increases have driven mortgage approvals to their lowest level in...
Wike Waives Certificate of Occupancy Fees for Nigerian Law School, Declares Infrastructure Emergency
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has approved an immediate waiver of Certificate of Occupancy fees for the Nigerian Law...
Anambra Assembly Moves to Regulate Rising Rents in Student Communities
The Anambra State House of Assembly has commenced plans to enact a new law aimed at curbing rising house rents and tackling exploitative...
Mauritius Tops Africa in 2026 Global Social Progress Index Amid Global Slowdown
Mauritius has been ranked Africa’s most progressive country in the 2026 Global Social Progress Index, highlighting the island nation’s strong social and environmental...
Spain Approves Emergency Housing Measures for Migrants
Spain cabinet approved a package of emergency housing measures on January 29 2026 aimed at addressing overcrowding in migrant reception centers. The decision...
Economic Uncertainty, Supply Chain Disruptions Stall Real Estate Projects – Report
A 2025 Nigeria Real Estate Report by Ubosi Eleh & Co. has identified economic uncertainty and persistent supply chain disruptions as major factors...
Hong Kong’s Most Devastating Fire in a Century: Over 83 Casualties and Many Missing in Huge Housing Complex Inferno
On November 26, 2025, a devastating fire broke out at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po, Hong Kong, resulting in...
UK Construction Activity Declines Sharply, Raising Concerns Over Housing Targets
The UK construction sector is facing a significant downturn, with activity levels declining sharply in recent months. In July 2025, the S&P Global...
Goldman Sachs Finances $270 Million Affordable Housing Project
Goldman Sachs has committed $270 million to finance a significant affordable housing project in Brooklyn's East New York neighborhood. This initiative, announced by...
