Mortgage Rates Drive April 2025 Slowdown as Purchases and Refinances Diverge
April 2025 mortgage trends looked unsettled: new home purchase loan applications hit a 13-year high, but refinancing and overall purchases declined due to rising rates. Home sales stayed hot for new builds, while home price growth lost steam and economic jitters kept some buyers sidelined.
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Magical Victorian Townhouse in Glasgow Hits Market for £2.5 Million
La Casa, a grand Victorian townhouse located in Glasgow's Park District, is now on the market for £2.5 million. Originally an Italian consulate and later a register office, this architectural marvel boasts features like a stunning Art Nouveau billiard room and a glass-domed anteroom. Spanning 12,000 sq ft, it offers potential for luxury apartments or a venue, balancing opulent details with modern updates.
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Realstar's £20 Million Acquisition of Node's Brixton Junction Co-Living Scheme Marks Growth in London's Property Market
Canadian investor Realstar has bought the 63-bed Brixton Junction co-living scheme from Node for over £20 million, funded by a University of Cambridge pension plan. Featuring studios and apartments, this acquisition signals increased interest in Brixton’s property scene and the co-living trend in London.
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