Tag #Affordability

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Australia's Housing Market Shows More Equality, But Not More Affordability

Analysis reveals that the gap between Australia's highest and lowest priced houses has narrowed from 2.3 times to 1.9 times in the last three years due to higher interest rates and increased competition for affordable properties; however, inequality persists within certain suburbs, particularly luxu...

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Mortgage Rates Fall, but Housing Remains Largely Unaffordable

The average daily mortgage rate dropped to 6.57 percent on Monday, a 10-month low; however, experts say rates need to fall to 4.43 percent to make homes affordable for median-income families, and even then, it would only affect some areas of the US while others would remain unaffordable.

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TikTok Chefs Tackle Rising Food Costs

TikTok cooking influencers Matthew Bounds and Kiki Ruff are providing affordable recipes and raising money for food drives, addressing rising food costs and creating online communities.

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Zero Hunger
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US Housing Market Sees Significant Rise in Active Listings

From June 2024 to June 2025, 91 out of the 100 largest US metropolitan areas saw an increase in active housing listings, with Durham, NC leading the way with a 37.4% rise, impacting affordability and market dynamics.

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European Rent Prices in 2025: London Highest, Athens Lowest

A Deutsche Bank report reveals that London had the highest average monthly rent (€5,088) for a three-bedroom city center apartment in 2025 among 28 European cities, while Athens had the lowest (€1,080); rent increases between 2020 and 2025 varied widely, with Istanbul seeing a 206% surge.

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Tesla Aims for Sub-$30,000 Model Y with RoboTaxi Integration

Elon Musk announced a new, more affordable Tesla Model Y, targeting a sub-$30,000 price point by Q4 2024, potentially through feature reductions and integration with a robotaxi service, despite the impending loss of the $7,500 federal tax credit.

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Dutch Council of State Rejects Healthcare Deductible Reduction Plan

The Dutch Council of State rejected the government's plan to lower the healthcare deductible due to a simultaneous premium increase, the elimination of a disability allowance, and the potential for increased healthcare avoidance among vulnerable groups; it recommended instead a complete phase-out of...

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Soaring Rental Prices in Spain: A Nationwide Crisis

Spain's rental market saw a 14.1% year-over-year price increase in July 2024, reaching €14.37 per square meter, impacting household budgets and extending beyond major cities; all regions reported increases, with Catalonia leading at 21.2%.

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No Poverty
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Dutch Housing Experts Urge Long-Term Policy Shift to Combat Shortage

Four Dutch housing experts criticized the current inconsistent housing policies in a letter to politicians, advocating for a long-term strategy involving increased housing production, government land acquisition, and phasing out mortgage tax deductions to address the housing shortage.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Soaring Student Housing Costs in Portugal Exacerbate Access to Higher Education

Portugal's average private student room rent hit €415, exceeding €400 for the first time, impacting affordability; Lisbon's average is €500, while Guarda's is €180, highlighting regional disparities and the need for increased public housing.

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No Poverty
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Rising Rents Force Welsh Man From Long-Term Home

A Welsh man working two jobs faces housing insecurity due to an 8.2% increase in private sector rents in Wales in the year to June 2024, forcing him to leave his long-term home and find a new one for significantly more rent; despite some easing in the home-buying market.

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Investor Home Ownership in California Exacerbates Housing Crisis

A new report reveals that 19% of California homes are owned by investors, a rate higher than the national average and contributing to the state's severe housing shortage and high prices; investor ownership is particularly high in rural areas, while urban counties show lower rates but still contribut...

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