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Galicia Approves Rent Controls for A Coruña, Breaking PP Stance

After months of political deadlock, the regional government of Galicia approved A Coruña's request to be declared a tensioned housing market, paving the way for rent controls, despite the governing party's national opposition to such measures.

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NSW Seeks Bipartisan EP&A Reform to Boost Housing Supply

NSW Premier Chris Minns seeks bipartisan support to reform the state's 46-year-old EP&A Act by August, streamlining development approvals, enshrining transport-oriented zones and the Housing Delivery Authority to address the housing crisis, despite Liberal concerns.

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Spanish Left Presses PSOE on Gaza Crisis and Housing

Left-wing parties in the Spanish Congress are urgently pushing the PSOE government to expedite legislation on an arms embargo against Israel and regulate short-term rentals, citing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and a housing crisis in Spain; the measures have received initial support but face dela...

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Rosehill Redevelopment Vote Likely to Fail, Exacerbating Sydney's Housing Crisis

A vote on a proposal to sell Rosehill Racecourse for 25,000 new homes and a metro station is likely to fail, hindering efforts to address Sydney's housing crisis; only 42,109 homes were approved in NSW in the 12 months to November 2024, falling short of the 75,000 annual target.

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Controversial EU Housing Delegation Visit to Barcelona Sparks Political Clash

A delegation of the European Parliament's housing crisis committee is visiting Barcelona and Badalona amid controversy, with the comunes party accusing the PP and PSOE of excluding them and shaping the visit to favor the image of real estate investors and downplay the issue of illegal occupations.

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Carney's Win Signals Shift Away from US Dependence, Focus on Economic Reform

Canadian Prime Minister-elect Mark Carney, whose Liberal Party won a narrow victory after trailing by over 20 points, plans to reduce Canada's dependence on the US, increase public investment, address a housing shortage, and remove interprovincial trade barriers to boost the economy, stating that Ca...

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Australia's Self-Inflicted Wound: International Student Caps Hamper Education Sector

Australia's international education sector, worth \$50 billion, is declining due to government-imposed student caps intended to address housing shortages, despite cities like Melbourne welcoming international students and possessing sufficient student accommodation.

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Taxing Investment Properties Proposed to Solve Canada's Housing Crisis

John Pasalis, president of Realosophy Realty Inc., proposes taxing investment properties—including a 35 percent minimum down payment, taxing capital gains as regular income, and eliminating mortgage interest deductibility—to address Canada's housing affordability crisis driven by investor demand, as...

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Illegal Real Estate Commissions Exploiting Berlin and Hamburg Renters

In Berlin and Hamburg, real estate agents and even a tenant association illegally charge prospective tenants commissions, exploiting a desperate housing market; one agent charged almost €2500 for a €1400/month apartment, while a Hamburg WhatsApp group charged €1000 per referral from a portfolio of 4...

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Greece's Investment Paradox: Strong Growth, Persistent Gap

Greece experienced a 57.65% investment surge (2020-2024), exceeding the Eurozone's 5.5%, but lags significantly in investment-to-GDP ratio (15.3% vs. Eurozone's 21.1%), with extremely low housing investment (2% of GDP) despite a high rate of investment in military equipment.

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Housing Costs in the Netherlands Impact Birth Rates

A new study by CBS and NIDI reveals that rising housing prices in the Netherlands are negatively impacting birth rates, with renters, particularly women in expensive areas, having significantly fewer children than homeowners.

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Catalonia's Rental Regulations Backfire, Fueling Soaring Co-living Costs in Barcelona

New rental regulations in Catalonia have backfired, causing a surge in unregulated seasonal and co-living rentals in Barcelona, with monthly room prices exceeding €1000, evicting tenants, and leading to legal battles with the city council.

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