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Slight Easing in Australia's Rental Market, But Tighter Conditions Ahead

Australia's rental market showed a slight easing in February 2024, with vacancy rates rising to 1.3 percent nationally, up from 1.0 percent in January; however, experts predict a return to tighter conditions, despite the end of 20 percent annual rent increases.

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Irish Concrete Crisis Causes Severe Mental Health Issues

A study of almost 400 Irish homeowners living in homes affected by defective concrete blocks revealed significantly higher rates of depression (30%), anxiety (25%), and suicidal thoughts (35.5%) compared to the general population, highlighting a major mental health crisis linked to the housing crisi...

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Saint Petersburg Building Collapse Leaves Residents Homeless, Compensation Pending

A building section collapsed at 73 Gorokhovaya Street in Saint Petersburg on December 20, 2023, displacing six families who are still awaiting housing or compensation; the managing company's director faces charges, while the city administration's role is under scrutiny.

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UK to Streamline Planning Process to Boost Housing Development

The UK government plans to remove Sport England, the Theatres Trust, and the Garden History Society from the list of statutory consultees to speed up planning decisions and build 1.5 million homes, despite concerns from some organizations about potential negative impacts on cultural heritage.

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High Housing Costs Shift American Dream From Ownership to Renting

High mortgage rates (around 7 percent), increased insurance costs from natural disasters, and a shortage of housing are making homeownership unaffordable for many Americans, leading to a rise in renting, especially among younger generations; the median home price was \$420,400 in Q3 2024.

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Istanbul Rent Increases: Advertised vs. Actual

Istanbul's rental market shows a 42 percent increase in advertised rental prices and a 97 percent increase in actual rents for tenants with existing contracts, due to the removal of a 25 percent annual rent increase cap, creating a two-tiered market.

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Sareb Evicts Seven Families in Madrid Amidst Housing Crisis

On Tuesday, Sareb, Spain's 'bad bank,' evicted seven families from three buildings in Vallecas, Madrid, after a dispute with other residents. The families, mainly Colombian and Venezuelan, had been paying rent until their landlord went bankrupt; Sareb refused to negotiate a social rent despite earli...

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Lismore Flood Buyback Homes Face Demolition Amid Illegal Occupation

Approximately 40 people illegally occupy six homes in Lismore, NSW, purchased by the government under a \$900 million flood buyback scheme; Premier Chris Minns has ordered the homes' demolition, leaving residents facing homelessness.

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Madrid's Housing Crisis: Supply-Side Approach vs. National Policies

The Madrid regional government is tackling its housing crisis by increasing housing supply through legislative changes, public-private partnerships (resulting in 8,500 homes under construction, 3,000 delivered), and financial aid for young homebuyers, while opposing the national government's interve...

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Germany's Housing Crisis: Soaring Rental Costs and a Growing Shortage

A German family is desperately searching for an affordable four-room apartment in Speyer, highlighting a nationwide housing crisis where rising rental costs and a shortage of affordable units are making basic living standards unaffordable for many, even those with stable jobs.

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\£140 Million Spent Relocating London's Homeless

London councils and their housing companies have spent over \£140 million since 2017 buying more than 850 homes across England to house homeless people, often relocating families far from their support networks, causing distress and exacerbating existing housing pressures in receiving communities.

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Australia's Housing Crisis Fuels Inflation, Economic Slowdown

Australia's worsening housing affordability crisis is causing a decline in productivity and fueling inflation, as revealed in new national accounts data showing a 1.2 percent drop in productivity last year; the chief executive of Australia's largest superannuation fund, Paul Schroder, has called for...

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