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Barcelona Bans New Tourist Apartment Licenses from 2028

Barcelona will stop issuing licenses for tourist apartments in residential buildings from 2028, aiming to combat high rental prices and recover around 10,000 units for residential use; this contrasts with the EU's less restrictive approach to regulating short-term rentals.

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Leeds Council Fails to Resolve Damp, Forcing Couple Upstairs for Four Years

A Leeds couple lived upstairs for four years due to unresolved damp in their council-owned home caused by a previous flood, resulting in appliance damage, health problems, and eventual relocation; the council apologized for failing to fully resolve the issue despite multiple repairs.

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Spain's Economic Paradox: Growth Doesn't Reach Citizens

Spain's 2024 CES annual report highlights a disconnect between positive economic indicators and the struggles faced by citizens, particularly concerning housing affordability, insufficient wages, and long-term unemployment, impacting innovation and social cohesion.

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Egypt's Rent Control Law Overturned: Millions Face Displacement

Egypt's constitutional court struck down a law freezing decades-old rents, impacting 3.3 million families and potentially causing mass displacement unless the parliament amends the law by June 2024; the government proposes a 20-fold rent increase over five years.

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EU Proposes Public Aid Rule Changes to Boost Affordable Housing

The European Commission proposed updating public aid rules to allow states to invest in affordable housing, opening a public consultation until July 31st to revise state aid rules for general economic interest services, addressing the housing affordability crisis impacting various income groups.

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Mallorca Tourism Slumps Amidst Anti-Tourism Protests

Anti-tourism protests in Mallorca have resulted in a 15-20% slump in bookings for Alcudia and Can Picafort resorts, primarily affecting the German market, while hoteliers anticipate a surge in last-minute deals.

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Miami-Dade Condo Market in Crisis: Values Drop Amidst Broader Housing Slowdown

Miami-Dade County's existing condo values dropped about 1 percent in early 2025, while overall property values grew slightly; stricter regulations, rising maintenance, and insurance costs are driving down buyer demand, impacting some areas more severely than others.

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Greece Unveils Plan to Release 25,000 Properties and Build 10,000 New Homes

The Greek government is launching a dual initiative to combat housing shortages: releasing 25,000 properties held by servicers and a social counter-contribution program using 1,000 public properties to build approximately 10,000 new homes, with 30% designated for social housing.

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Affordable Sydney Suburbs Face Gentrification Risk

CoreLogic data reveals that Sydney's cheapest suburbs, concentrated in Canterbury-Bankstown, Fairfield, and Penrith, are experiencing rising rents and low vacancy rates, increasing the likelihood of gentrification driven by infrastructure improvements, particularly the upcoming Bankstown metro line ...

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5 Million UK Adults Face "National Stress Crisis" Amid Triple Insecurity

More than 5 million UK adults experience simultaneous financial, health, and housing insecurity, exceeding levels seen since the 2008 financial crisis; this "national stress crisis" is linked to rising political dissatisfaction and populist support, urging policy changes to reduce life volatility.

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Cuomo Under Fire in NYC Mayoral Debate

In New York City's first Democratic mayoral debate, eight candidates fiercely attacked frontrunner Andrew Cuomo over sexual misconduct allegations and his COVID-19 response, overshadowing policy discussions on housing and public safety, while candidates like Zohran Mamdani and Michael Blake highligh...

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Spain's Housing Crisis Threatens Economic Growth

Spain's housing crisis, characterized by a 600,000 housing shortage and high rental costs (40% of income for nearly 40% of renters), is hindering economic growth and migration, prompting the European Commission to recommend land law reform, addressing labor shortages, and expanding social housing.

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