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Home truths: a global property wobble

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Housing Market Turmoil Post-Pandemic

This chapter explores the dramatic shifts in the global housing market influenced by the pandemic and remote work, highlighting increased property demand in suburban areas as urbanites search for affordability and space. It addresses the significant price fluctuations and challenges faced by families amid rising interest rates, and forecasts potential declines in property values across multiple countries. The discussion integrates economic factors and evolving labor markets, while also linking the housing crisis to broader global issues, including updates on Ukraine's military operations.

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