Real Estate Economics
Building the Future: Can Ten New Cities Solve the Netherlands’ Housing Crisis and Unlock a Trillion-Euro Investment Opportunity?
The Netherlands faces a housing crisis. Could building ten new cities be the audacious solution, unlocking a trillion-euro investment and fintech revolution?
The £250 Billion ‘No-Brainer’: Why Retrofitting UK Homes is the Ultimate Economic and Investment Opportunity
A simple letter to the FT sparked a big idea: retrofitting UK homes. This isn’t just green policy; it’s a massive economic and investment opportunity.
Decoding the Crystal Ball: Are House Price Predictions a Fool’s Errand or an Investor’s Edge?
House price predictions are often wrong, but they’re not useless. Learn how to decode these forecasts to make smarter financial and investment decisions.
The Hidden Mould in Your Portfolio: What a Family’s Ruined Christmas Reveals About Systemic Economic Risk
A family’s ruined Christmas due to housing mould reveals hidden risks in ESG investing, public policy, and the broader economy.
Rethinking the Mansion Tax: A Blueprint for a Smarter, Fairer Property Levy
A simple change—making a “mansion tax” marginal instead of flat—could transform it from a flawed idea into a fair and efficient economic tool.
The Rental Crisis: A Canary in the Coal Mine for the Global Economy?
Scotland’s rental crisis is a microcosm of global economic pressures, impacting everything from investment strategy to the future of fintech and banking.
The Scottish Rental Crisis: A Canary in the Coal Mine for the UK Economy?
Scotland’s rental crisis is a key economic indicator, impacting everything from personal finance to investment strategy. This analysis explores the deep economic drivers and future solutions.
The Vanishing Living Room: A Stark Economic Indicator for Investors and a Glimpse into Our Financial Future
The disappearance of living rooms in rentals is more than a housing trend—it’s a critical economic signal for investors, reflecting deep financial strain.
The Billion-Pound Blunder: When Green Investments Create a Financial Nightmare
A UK green insulation scheme backfired, causing massive property damage. This is a critical case study on ESG risk, public policy failure, and investment due diligence.
The Unpopular Tax We Might Actually Need: A Contrarian Defence of Stamp Duty
A deep dive into the controversial Stamp Duty Land Tax, exploring the contrarian argument that this unpopular levy may be a necessary tool for wealth taxation.
The $150,000 Overrun: How Global Economics and Trade Policy Are Inflating the Cost of Your Home
A $150,000 cost overrun on a new home is just the start. Discover how new tariffs and economic pressures are reshaping the US housing and investment market.
The Haiku That Captured a Global Tax Headache: Deconstructing the Economics of Property Levies
A simple haiku in the FT reveals a global frustration with property taxes. This post deconstructs the economics, market impact, and future of this levy.