Tag #Affordability

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Mass Protests Erupt in Spain Over Housing Crisis

Widespread protests across Spain unite neighborhood groups, tenant unions, and social platforms demanding immediate solutions to the housing crisis, marked by rent increases over 18% in two years and stagnant wages, directly blaming uncontrolled tourism and real estate speculation.

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Santander Eases UK Mortgage Rules, Increasing Borrowing Limits

Santander loosens UK mortgage affordability rules, increasing borrowing limits by £10,000-£35,000 for many applicants, potentially enabling more home purchases but raising concerns about increased house prices and financial stability. Other lenders are expected to follow.

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Australian Home Prices Surge After Rate Cut

Fueled by a February rate cut, Australian national home prices rose 0.4% in March 2025, reaching a new peak for the year; however, this increase is creating significant challenges for first-home buyers and renters.

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Sydney's Student Housing Crisis

Sydney's student housing crisis is worsening, with private providers charging up to \$739 per week for a room, pricing many students out of inner-city living and impacting their university experience; this is despite universities attempting to increase their own housing offerings.

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Europe's Housing Crisis: Soaring Costs and Unequal Impacts

Soaring housing costs across Europe, especially in Spain's major cities like Madrid and Barcelona, disproportionately impact young people, delaying independence and creating a significant social and economic challenge; the EU and national governments are taking steps to address the crisis with varyi...

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Harvard to Offer Free Tuition to Students from Families Earning $200,000 or Less

Harvard University will provide free tuition to undergraduates from families earning $200,000 or less, starting next fall, covering all costs for those earning $100,000 or less, building on a 2004 initiative and mirroring similar moves by MIT and the University of Pennsylvania to address rising coll...

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Mass Protests Erupt in Spain Over Severe Housing Shortage

Tens of thousands of Spaniards protested against a severe housing shortage on July 12, 2024, demanding solutions to soaring rents and lack of affordable housing, as the deficit reaches 3.5 million units, with the tourism sector exacerbating the problem.

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BC Ends Consumer Carbon Tax, Anticipating Gas Price Drop and Budget Shortfall

British Columbia's NDP government ended its consumer carbon tax on March 31, 2025, anticipating a 17-cent per liter gas price decrease to ease affordability concerns, despite a projected \$1.99 billion budget shortfall and opposition from the Green Party.

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Slight Dip in Australian House Prices Fails to Address Deepening Affordability Crisis

A minimal 0.1% drop in Australian house prices, amounting to less than \$1000 on average, fails to resolve the escalating housing affordability crisis, where young people now require 17 years of average household income to buy a home, compared to nine years 25 years ago. This has prompted discussion...

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DIN Denies Building Inspection Will Increase Housing Costs

The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) is facing backlash over its proposed 40-page building inspection plan, which covers aspects like gutter fastening, balcony safety, and fire extinguisher checks, amid concerns it will drive up housing costs; the plan is open for comment until April 7th.

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us.cnn.com
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Harvard to Offer Free Tuition to Students from Families Earning $200,000 or Less

Harvard University will provide free undergraduate tuition to students from families earning $200,000 or less, starting next fall; those earning $100,000 or less will receive full coverage, including housing and travel costs, expanding on a 2004 initiative to increase affordability and socioeconomic...

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Harvard Offers Free Tuition to Most US Families

Harvard University will now offer free tuition to students whose families earn \$200,000 or less annually, and free room, board, and health services to those with incomes of \$100,000 or less, aiming to increase student diversity and accessibility.

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