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Last update: 4 hours agoNorthern Ireland Housing: RICS says April demand softened but prices are still rising, even as Middle East-driven headwinds and the Bank of England’s inflation warnings keep first-time buyers under pressure. Mortgage Squeeze: Brokers Ireland points to slower housebuilding and tighter lending stress tests, with Ireland’s annual price growth easing to the slowest pace in two years. Australia Tax Drama: PM Albanese faced fresh questions over “death tax” claims after capital gains and negative gearing changes—while the government insists negative gearing stays only for new properties. AI + Local Politics: Louisiana lawmakers are moving to rein in AI after data-center expansion sparked community pushback and new bills targeting AI rules. Coastal Land Boom (Kenya): HassConsult reports lifestyle migration is driving coastal land jumps of 56–79% since 2020 in places like Diani and Watamu. U.S. Remodeling Trend: Higher rates and limited move-in-ready inventory are pushing more homeowners toward renovations instead of selling. Deal Watch: A 5-unit La Mesa multifamily sold for $1.525M, and a Bangor historic home with a basement vault hit the market near $580K.
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