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18 Dec 2025 14:30

Global home ownership growth in 2025

Written by James McCay

We took a deep dive into how home ownership has grown worldwide to identify the best countries to buy a new home. Read on to find out who tops our 2025 index.

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18 Dec 2025 14:00

Global renewables performance index 2025

Written by Lachlan Moore

Our global renewables performance index assesses countries around the world for how effective their use of renewable energy is. Read on to discover which countries lead the way in 2025.

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18 Dec 2025 11:02

The best countries for first home buyers

Written by James McCay

Getting on the property ladder can be challenging. Discover which countries offer the best affordability, market stability, and more, for first-time buyers.

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15 Dec 2025 15:52

Home maintenance risk rates across Australia and the US

Written by Lachlan Moore

Find out which regions in the US and Australia facing the highest risk of costly home maintenance.

10 Dec 2025 11:43

Cost of Christmas Spirit in 2025

Written by James McCay

Uncover the true cost of Christmas lights in 2025 with our global analysis, revealing the most and least affordable places to light up the festive season.

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8 Dec 2025 14:55

Vaping Reduction Index 2025

Written by James McCay

Which countries are best positioned to reduce vaping? Compare the Market dove into the data to find out.

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8 Dec 2025 14:32

Global ER Infrastructure Index

Written by James McCay

Which cities have to wait the longest for emergency treatment? Our infrastructure index compares wait times at ERs worldwide. Read on to see what we found.

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5 Dec 2025 10:44

Single women’s liveability index

Written by James McCay

Where is the best place in the world to live as a single woman?

A graphic with various medical professionals, medicinal products, a patient, a calculator, a insurance checklist ad stacks of coins. The title says Global comparison of out-of-pocket healthcare costs.

4 Dec 2025 14:23

Global out-of-pocket healthcare cost index 2025

Written by Lachlan Moore

Some countries use publicly funded healthcare, others require patients to pay huge amounts, but which countries have the highest out-of-pocket health costs? We found out.

4 Dec 2025 11:08

Which cities have the best social infrastructure?

Written by James McCay

Access to affordable social infrastructure is crucial for maintaining good health. We’ve ranked the cities with the best access to these services worldwide.