German Cabinet Extends Rent Control to 2029 Amidst Political Opposition
Germany's cabinet approved extending rent control until 2029, despite opposition from the FDP and uncertainty from the Union, which will review the matter after the February 23rd election; the extension modifies existing exceptions for new buildings and faces legal challenges.
German Cabinet Extends Rent Control to 2029 Amidst Political Opposition
Germany's cabinet approved extending rent control until 2029, despite opposition from the FDP and uncertainty from the Union, which will review the matter after the February 23rd election; the extension modifies existing exceptions for new buildings and faces legal challenges.
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40% Bias Score
Netherlands Housing Summit Aims to Tackle Construction Shortfall
The Netherlands aims to build 100,000 homes yearly, but only 88,000 were built in 2022, prompting a housing summit to accelerate construction and simplify regulations; funding disagreements and bureaucratic hurdles pose challenges.
Netherlands Housing Summit Aims to Tackle Construction Shortfall
The Netherlands aims to build 100,000 homes yearly, but only 88,000 were built in 2022, prompting a housing summit to accelerate construction and simplify regulations; funding disagreements and bureaucratic hurdles pose challenges.
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52% Bias Score
"Housing Crisis Forces Protest in Catalan Pyrenees"
"A housing crisis in the Catalan Pyrenees has resulted in a protest of approximately 1,500 people demanding affordable housing, and is forcing essential workers to leave due to high rental prices, with 64% of housing being second homes. This has led to a protest that shut down the N-260 highway for ...
"Housing Crisis Forces Protest in Catalan Pyrenees"
"A housing crisis in the Catalan Pyrenees has resulted in a protest of approximately 1,500 people demanding affordable housing, and is forcing essential workers to leave due to high rental prices, with 64% of housing being second homes. This has led to a protest that shut down the N-260 highway for ...
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40% Bias Score
Capsule Hostels: A Loophole in Spain's Housing Crisis?
Capsule hostels in Málaga and Madrid, initially designed for tourists, are being used as housing due to Spain's housing crisis, raising concerns about legal compliance and ethical implications, as investors seek high returns by targeting those needing affordable housing.
Capsule Hostels: A Loophole in Spain's Housing Crisis?
Capsule hostels in Málaga and Madrid, initially designed for tourists, are being used as housing due to Spain's housing crisis, raising concerns about legal compliance and ethical implications, as investors seek high returns by targeting those needing affordable housing.
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52% Bias Score
Barcelona to Regulate Short-Term Rentals to Tackle Housing Crisis
Barcelona City Council plans to regulate short-term rentals to combat their use as a loophole to avoid rent control, modifying the city's urban plan to prioritize permanent housing; this initiative requires further political support and faces potential obstacles.
Barcelona to Regulate Short-Term Rentals to Tackle Housing Crisis
Barcelona City Council plans to regulate short-term rentals to combat their use as a loophole to avoid rent control, modifying the city's urban plan to prioritize permanent housing; this initiative requires further political support and faces potential obstacles.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Pension Funds Refuse to Sign Housing Summit Agreement
Dutch pension funds, managing €1500 billion, will not sign the housing summit agreement aiming to build 100,000 homes annually due to financial constraints and conflicting priorities, though they may issue a statement of support.
Dutch Pension Funds Refuse to Sign Housing Summit Agreement
Dutch pension funds, managing €1500 billion, will not sign the housing summit agreement aiming to build 100,000 homes annually due to financial constraints and conflicting priorities, though they may issue a statement of support.
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48% Bias Score
"Dutch Housing Summit Aims to Tackle 100,000-Home Annual Target Shortfall"
"The Netherlands aims to build 100,000 homes annually, but only built 88,000 in 2023, falling short of the target. A housing summit was held to address this shortfall by making concrete agreements to build faster with fewer regulations, although funding remains a major concern. "
"Dutch Housing Summit Aims to Tackle 100,000-Home Annual Target Shortfall"
"The Netherlands aims to build 100,000 homes annually, but only built 88,000 in 2023, falling short of the target. A housing summit was held to address this shortfall by making concrete agreements to build faster with fewer regulations, although funding remains a major concern. "
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40% Bias Score
NSW Approves $209 Million Build-to-Rent Tower, Bypassing Local Council
A $209 million, 43-story tower including 272 build-to-rent apartments, 10 affordable units, and 84 serviced apartments in Sydney's St Leonards was approved, reflecting NSW's expedited housing development plan bypassing local councils, causing controversy.
NSW Approves $209 Million Build-to-Rent Tower, Bypassing Local Council
A $209 million, 43-story tower including 272 build-to-rent apartments, 10 affordable units, and 84 serviced apartments in Sydney's St Leonards was approved, reflecting NSW's expedited housing development plan bypassing local councils, causing controversy.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Pension Funds Boycott Housing Summit
Dutch pension funds, managing €1500 billion, will not sign an agreement at next week's housing summit aimed at building 100,000 homes annually due to financial challenges in affordable housing investments, prioritizing participant returns.
Dutch Pension Funds Boycott Housing Summit
Dutch pension funds, managing €1500 billion, will not sign an agreement at next week's housing summit aimed at building 100,000 homes annually due to financial challenges in affordable housing investments, prioritizing participant returns.
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40% Bias Score
Berlin Housing Protest Demands Nationwide Rent Cap Amidst Failed Government Policies
Over 100 people protested in Berlin on Thursday, demanding a nationwide rent cap due to the German government's failed housing policies that led to soaring rents and a shortage of affordable housing despite record funding for social housing.
Berlin Housing Protest Demands Nationwide Rent Cap Amidst Failed Government Policies
Over 100 people protested in Berlin on Thursday, demanding a nationwide rent cap due to the German government's failed housing policies that led to soaring rents and a shortage of affordable housing despite record funding for social housing.
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52% Bias Score
Mixed-Tenure Housing Success in Wollongong, Australia
The Northsea building in Wollongong, Australia, is a pioneering mixed-tenure development featuring 8 social housing, 6 affordable, and 38 private market apartments, integrated without segregation, demonstrating a successful model for inclusive housing.
Mixed-Tenure Housing Success in Wollongong, Australia
The Northsea building in Wollongong, Australia, is a pioneering mixed-tenure development featuring 8 social housing, 6 affordable, and 38 private market apartments, integrated without segregation, demonstrating a successful model for inclusive housing.
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36% Bias Score
Scottish Budget 2025/26: Increased Spending on Social Welfare and Economic Growth
The Scottish government's £63 billion 2025/26 budget includes scrapping the two-child benefit cap (affecting 15,000 children), an extra £2 billion for the NHS, £768 million for affordable housing, and tax threshold increases for lower earners, aiming to reduce child poverty and boost economic growth...
Scottish Budget 2025/26: Increased Spending on Social Welfare and Economic Growth
The Scottish government's £63 billion 2025/26 budget includes scrapping the two-child benefit cap (affecting 15,000 children), an extra £2 billion for the NHS, £768 million for affordable housing, and tax threshold increases for lower earners, aiming to reduce child poverty and boost economic growth...
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40% Bias Score