New York Homelessness More Than Doubles, Asylum Seekers Cited as Primary Cause
A New York State Comptroller report reveals a more than doubling of homelessness in New York between January 2022 and January 2024, primarily due to the arrival of 88 percent of asylum seekers in New York City, while the rest of the nation saw only a 21 percent increase.
New York Homelessness More Than Doubles, Asylum Seekers Cited as Primary Cause
A New York State Comptroller report reveals a more than doubling of homelessness in New York between January 2022 and January 2024, primarily due to the arrival of 88 percent of asylum seekers in New York City, while the rest of the nation saw only a 21 percent increase.
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64% Bias Score
Netherlands Falls Short of Social Housing Goals
In the Netherlands, only 26 percent of new housing construction from 2020-2023 was social rental housing, falling short of the government's 30 percent target; 34 municipalities had zero social rental construction, prompting a new law to mandate this 30 percent target in municipalities with lower tha...
Netherlands Falls Short of Social Housing Goals
In the Netherlands, only 26 percent of new housing construction from 2020-2023 was social rental housing, falling short of the government's 30 percent target; 34 municipalities had zero social rental construction, prompting a new law to mandate this 30 percent target in municipalities with lower tha...
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40% Bias Score
Sareb's Affordable Housing Project Receives No Bids
Sareb's Project Vienna, aiming to construct 3,770 affordable rental homes in Spain through a public-private partnership, received zero bids for its first phase, prompting an analysis to understand the lack of investor interest and potential project adjustments.
Sareb's Affordable Housing Project Receives No Bids
Sareb's Project Vienna, aiming to construct 3,770 affordable rental homes in Spain through a public-private partnership, received zero bids for its first phase, prompting an analysis to understand the lack of investor interest and potential project adjustments.
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40% Bias Score
Sydney Boarding House Evictions Leave 32 Men Homeless
Thirty-two men in Sydney face eviction from their boarding houses on January 31st due to a development project, leaving them with no alternative accommodation and causing significant distress, prompting a community campaign and legal action.
Sydney Boarding House Evictions Leave 32 Men Homeless
Thirty-two men in Sydney face eviction from their boarding houses on January 31st due to a development project, leaving them with no alternative accommodation and causing significant distress, prompting a community campaign and legal action.
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48% Bias Score
Dilapidated Brisbane House Sells at 2016 Price Point
A severely damaged house in Brisbane's Mitchelton is listed for sale at over \$699,000, a price point last seen in 2016, highlighting the value of its location despite its poor condition.
Dilapidated Brisbane House Sells at 2016 Price Point
A severely damaged house in Brisbane's Mitchelton is listed for sale at over \$699,000, a price point last seen in 2016, highlighting the value of its location despite its poor condition.
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52% Bias Score
NSW Housing Delivery Authority Aims to Speed Up Development Approvals
The NSW government created the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) on December 20, 2023, to fast-track large housing developments (\$60M+ in Sydney, \$30M+ regionally) near transport, bypassing some standard approvals to address slow development application processes and Sydney's housing crisis.
NSW Housing Delivery Authority Aims to Speed Up Development Approvals
The NSW government created the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) on December 20, 2023, to fast-track large housing developments (\$60M+ in Sydney, \$30M+ regionally) near transport, bypassing some standard approvals to address slow development application processes and Sydney's housing crisis.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Social Rental Housing Construction Falls Short of Government Targets
From 2020-2023, 275 of 342 Dutch municipalities built less than 30 percent social rental housing, despite government targets and long waiting lists; the government may mandate construction, but corporations cite funding shortages and sustainability upgrades as obstacles.
Dutch Social Rental Housing Construction Falls Short of Government Targets
From 2020-2023, 275 of 342 Dutch municipalities built less than 30 percent social rental housing, despite government targets and long waiting lists; the government may mandate construction, but corporations cite funding shortages and sustainability upgrades as obstacles.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Orders "Emergency Price Relief" for Housing, but Implementation Details Remain Scarce
President Trump signed an executive order on Monday mandating "emergency price relief" for American housing costs, citing that regulations account for 25% of new home construction costs; however, the order provides few specifics on how the administration plans to achieve this.
Trump Orders "Emergency Price Relief" for Housing, but Implementation Details Remain Scarce
President Trump signed an executive order on Monday mandating "emergency price relief" for American housing costs, citing that regulations account for 25% of new home construction costs; however, the order provides few specifics on how the administration plans to achieve this.
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52% Bias Score
U.S. Housing Market: Imperfections, Not Crisis
A Cato at Liberty blog series challenges the prevailing narrative of a U.S. housing crisis, presenting data on increasing home sizes, stable work hours needed to afford rent (until 2019), and rising household incomes to argue that housing affordability has improved despite market imperfections.
U.S. Housing Market: Imperfections, Not Crisis
A Cato at Liberty blog series challenges the prevailing narrative of a U.S. housing crisis, presenting data on increasing home sizes, stable work hours needed to afford rent (until 2019), and rising household incomes to argue that housing affordability has improved despite market imperfections.
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56% Bias Score
English Councils Face Social Housing Funding Crisis
Facing a severe financial crisis, English councils managing over 870,000 social homes plan to sell properties and cut maintenance to balance budgets, highlighting a need for increased government funding and policy reform.
English Councils Face Social Housing Funding Crisis
Facing a severe financial crisis, English councils managing over 870,000 social homes plan to sell properties and cut maintenance to balance budgets, highlighting a need for increased government funding and policy reform.
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40% Bias Score
Spain's Housing Crisis: Proposed Tax on Foreign Buyers Faces Scrutiny
Widespread protests erupted in Spain over soaring housing costs, prompting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to propose a potential 100% tax on non-EU, non-resident homebuyers; however, experts express concerns regarding its effectiveness and potential limitations, highlighting the challenges of Spain's ...
Spain's Housing Crisis: Proposed Tax on Foreign Buyers Faces Scrutiny
Widespread protests erupted in Spain over soaring housing costs, prompting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to propose a potential 100% tax on non-EU, non-resident homebuyers; however, experts express concerns regarding its effectiveness and potential limitations, highlighting the challenges of Spain's ...
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56% Bias Score
Nevada Governor Seeks Bipartisan Solutions for Housing, Healthcare
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo called for bipartisan cooperation to address affordable housing and healthcare, announcing a health department restructuring and seeking federal land release from President Trump to bolster housing; he vetoed 75 bills in the 2023 session, including renter protections and...
Nevada Governor Seeks Bipartisan Solutions for Housing, Healthcare
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo called for bipartisan cooperation to address affordable housing and healthcare, announcing a health department restructuring and seeking federal land release from President Trump to bolster housing; he vetoed 75 bills in the 2023 session, including renter protections and...
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32% Bias Score