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WHAT'S NEXT?: The number of smart homes is expected to grow further and by 2020 it is expected 46.2 million homes in the US and 44.9 million in Europe will be classed as smart homes. By 2022 there could be nearly 500 smart devices that can be connected to a smart home.

  • [New] Even as China and the US battle it out in the artificial arms race, other superpowers are also putting their house in order as they look to tap the massive opportunities around AI. Insider Monkey
  • [New] A new strategy to secure long-overdue reform of the Australian timber industry would provide protection against supply chain disruption in construction, foster a manufacturing jobs renaissance in regional Australia and accelerate efforts to tackle the housing crisis. Forest Futures
  • [New] If nuclear power proves as costly as predicted and fossil fuel dependence continues to drive up prices, Australian households could face higher, rather than lower, electricity bills in the coming decades. econostrum.info
  • [New] As the June deadline quickly approaches, Octopus Energy is warning UK households still using outdated radio teleswitch meters to upgrade immediately or face the risk of losing power. Lawyer Monthly
  • [New] Octopus Energy has asked UK households with outdated electricity meters to take action now or risk being cut off. Yahoo Life
  • [New] Each 'factory-built' Rolls-Royce SMR nuclear power station will provide enough low-carbon electricity to power a million homes for more than 60 years, and will create thousands of long-term, high-skilled jobs. East Midlands Business Link
  • [New] Liability to inheritance tax on non-UK assets will no longer be based on domicile but will instead depend on whether the individual in question is a long-term resident of the UK. Macfarlanes
  • [New] National home prices rose 5.8% in 2024 and will rise another 3.5% in 2025 before decelerating to 1.7% by the end of 2026. Inman
  • [New] Londoners have become increasingly disillusioned about the affordability of buying a home - almost half disagree that house prices will fall in London over the next two years, an 11-percentage point increase since 2023. London Councils - Home
  • [New] Global shocks (e.g., COVID pandemic) may increase energy costs and place additional households at risk or financial hardships or can make transportation more difficult. SpringerLink
  • [New] Trump tariffs could encourage China to encourage more spending at home, an economist specialising in the Asian economy has said. Yahoo News
  • [New] The use of hydrogen in home heating, alongside heat pumps and heat networks, will further accelerate decarbonization in the UK and is a key step in reaching net zero targets. Sharpe Pritchard
  • [New] The return of Donald Trump to the White House has created uncertainty over future Western support for Ukraine, which could accelerate efforts to replace Zelensky. The Automatic Earth
  • [New] We expect Australian and OECD industrial property to generate long-term growth in part due to deglobalization and moves to diversify and onshore supply chains and we continue to consider opportunities for favourable financial outcomes in affordable housing projects. Super Review
  • [New] South Asian women expected healthcare providers to be sympathetic to survivors of family violence, inquire about their experiences, ensure confidentiality and privacy, and refer them to appropriate services. BioMed Central
  • [New] Newly proposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China could shrink U.S. economic output by 0.4%, while raising tax revenues by $1.1 trillion from 2025 to 2034, adding an average tax increase of more than $800 per household in 2025. tastewise
  • [New] A new study from First Street estimates that climate change will cause a $1.47 trillion decline in home values in the United States by 2055, in no small part due to rising insurance costs and homeowners declining to move to risky neighborhoods. Numlock News
  • [New] Reform that will help Australians get a fair go at housing affordability, housing security and housing choice. Amplify
  • [New] The next interest rates announcement from the Bank of England is due next month, along with monthly inflation figures, UK households have been warned. Yahoo News
  • [New] If Trump follows through with all his proposed tariffs, the average American household could see a rise of $2,400 per year in costs due to higher prices on goods. Lawyer Monthly
  • [New] If Trump's tariffs escalate global tensions and affect supply chains, energy prices could rise again, putting additional pressure on European households and businesses. What IF?
  • [New] The global exposure to high flood risk was recently estimated at 1.8 billion people, or approximately one in five people on Earth, and exposure to flood risk is particularly concentrated among lower-income households globally. Nature
  • [New] The tariffs on Canada and Mexico alone would increase taxes by $958 billion between 2025 and 2034 on a conventional basis, amounting to an average tax increase of more than $670 per US household in 2025. Edge and Odds -

Last updated: 08 February 2025



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