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Sydney Inner West Council Proposes 31,000 New Homes, Challenging State's Rezoning Plan
The Inner West Council in Sydney proposed a plan to build 31,000 homes in 15 years near train stations, allowing buildings up to 11 stories high, in contrast to the state government's six- to seven-story limit, aiming for a fairer distribution of housing and addressing housing shortages.
Sydney Inner West Council Proposes 31,000 New Homes, Challenging State's Rezoning Plan
The Inner West Council in Sydney proposed a plan to build 31,000 homes in 15 years near train stations, allowing buildings up to 11 stories high, in contrast to the state government's six- to seven-story limit, aiming for a fairer distribution of housing and addressing housing shortages.
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60% Bias Score
Dutch Rent Freeze Plan Faces Major Hurdle: Compensating Private Landlords Deemed Impossible
The Dutch government's plan to freeze social rents for two years has hit a snag; compensating the 500,000 private owners of social housing is considered practically impossible due to the lack of a central registry and the complexity of individual compensation, leaving Housing Minister Keijzer to fin...
Dutch Rent Freeze Plan Faces Major Hurdle: Compensating Private Landlords Deemed Impossible
The Dutch government's plan to freeze social rents for two years has hit a snag; compensating the 500,000 private owners of social housing is considered practically impossible due to the lack of a central registry and the complexity of individual compensation, leaving Housing Minister Keijzer to fin...
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44% Bias Score
House Committee Approves Sale of 460,000 Acres of Federal Land in Nevada and Utah
The House Natural Resources Committee approved a plan to sell approximately 460,000 acres of federal land in Nevada and Utah, sparking controversy over its potential impacts on revenue generation, development, and preservation efforts, while proponents argue it addresses growth pressures, critics wa...
House Committee Approves Sale of 460,000 Acres of Federal Land in Nevada and Utah
The House Natural Resources Committee approved a plan to sell approximately 460,000 acres of federal land in Nevada and Utah, sparking controversy over its potential impacts on revenue generation, development, and preservation efforts, while proponents argue it addresses growth pressures, critics wa...
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52% Bias Score
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Tackle Youth Homelessness Crisis
Sens. Alsobrooks and Britt introduced the Homeless Children & Youth Act to address the over 4 million youth and young adults facing homelessness by standardizing federal definitions, improving data collection, and increasing resource accessibility, garnering support from various advocacy groups.
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Tackle Youth Homelessness Crisis
Sens. Alsobrooks and Britt introduced the Homeless Children & Youth Act to address the over 4 million youth and young adults facing homelessness by standardizing federal definitions, improving data collection, and increasing resource accessibility, garnering support from various advocacy groups.
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52% Bias Score
Washington Caps Rent Increases at 7% Plus Inflation
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1217 into law on Wednesday, capping annual rent increases at 7% plus inflation or 10% (whichever is lower), impacting 40% of renters and manufactured homeowners; the bill passed 54-44 despite arguments it would deter developers and increase the stat...
Washington Caps Rent Increases at 7% Plus Inflation
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1217 into law on Wednesday, capping annual rent increases at 7% plus inflation or 10% (whichever is lower), impacting 40% of renters and manufactured homeowners; the bill passed 54-44 despite arguments it would deter developers and increase the stat...
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36% Bias Score
Greek Property Auction Sales Surge 19.4% in 2024
In 2024, 12,476 properties worth €1.32 billion were sold via auctions in Greece—a 19.4% increase from 2023—driven by affordability issues and a growing number of participants bidding early. Attica saw the biggest regional increase with 28% more sales.
Greek Property Auction Sales Surge 19.4% in 2024
In 2024, 12,476 properties worth €1.32 billion were sold via auctions in Greece—a 19.4% increase from 2023—driven by affordability issues and a growing number of participants bidding early. Attica saw the biggest regional increase with 28% more sales.
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40% Bias Score
Soaring Rents Outpace Wage Growth, Creating U.S. Housing Crisis
U.S. apartment rents increased almost 30% since April 2020 to \$1,858 monthly, while median income rose 22.5% to roughly \$82,000; Zillow data shows renters needing \$80,000 annually for typical apartments, up from \$60,000 in 2020, with eight major cities requiring six-figure salaries.
Soaring Rents Outpace Wage Growth, Creating U.S. Housing Crisis
U.S. apartment rents increased almost 30% since April 2020 to \$1,858 monthly, while median income rose 22.5% to roughly \$82,000; Zillow data shows renters needing \$80,000 annually for typical apartments, up from \$60,000 in 2020, with eight major cities requiring six-figure salaries.
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40% Bias Score
Bafin Lowers German Real Estate Loan Risk Surcharge Amid Market Recovery
Germany's financial regulator, Bafin, lowered the risk surcharge for real estate loans from 2 percent to 1 percent on October 26, 2023, reflecting a stabilizing housing market but acknowledging persistent economic uncertainties and a housing shortage of over 300,000 units annually.
Bafin Lowers German Real Estate Loan Risk Surcharge Amid Market Recovery
Germany's financial regulator, Bafin, lowered the risk surcharge for real estate loans from 2 percent to 1 percent on October 26, 2023, reflecting a stabilizing housing market but acknowledging persistent economic uncertainties and a housing shortage of over 300,000 units annually.
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36% Bias Score
Khan Proposes Green Belt Development to Tackle London Housing Crisis
Facing a housing crisis with rents up 11.5 percent and only 40,000 homes built annually against a target of 88,000, London Mayor Sadiq Khan proposes using 'low-quality' green belt land for development, sparking debate and a city-wide consultation.
Khan Proposes Green Belt Development to Tackle London Housing Crisis
Facing a housing crisis with rents up 11.5 percent and only 40,000 homes built annually against a target of 88,000, London Mayor Sadiq Khan proposes using 'low-quality' green belt land for development, sparking debate and a city-wide consultation.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Student Room Rents Surge 6 Percent Amidst Housing Shortage
The average rent for student rooms in the Netherlands increased by over 6 percent in the first quarter of 2024, reaching €683 per month, while a shortage of 23,000 rooms persists, partly due to new housing legislation discouraging private landlords.
Dutch Student Room Rents Surge 6 Percent Amidst Housing Shortage
The average rent for student rooms in the Netherlands increased by over 6 percent in the first quarter of 2024, reaching €683 per month, while a shortage of 23,000 rooms persists, partly due to new housing legislation discouraging private landlords.
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40% Bias Score
Mexico City's Plan to Build 1 Million Homes to Address Housing Shortage
Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum announced a plan to build over 1 million homes, distribute 1 million property deeds, and recover 600,000 abandoned homes this year, with a projected budget of 600 billion pesos and potential for 2 million direct jobs, aiming to address Mexico's housing shortage ex...
Mexico City's Plan to Build 1 Million Homes to Address Housing Shortage
Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum announced a plan to build over 1 million homes, distribute 1 million property deeds, and recover 600,000 abandoned homes this year, with a projected budget of 600 billion pesos and potential for 2 million direct jobs, aiming to address Mexico's housing shortage ex...
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40% Bias Score
Novosibirsk Family Sues for Housing Due to Disabled Child
A family in Novosibirsk Oblast, Russia, with a child who suffered a stroke is suing the local administration for suitable social housing after being deemed eligible but finding no available apartments of adequate size.
Novosibirsk Family Sues for Housing Due to Disabled Child
A family in Novosibirsk Oblast, Russia, with a child who suffered a stroke is suing the local administration for suitable social housing after being deemed eligible but finding no available apartments of adequate size.
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56% Bias Score
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