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Spain Cracks Down on Airbnb to Combat Housing Crisis
Spain's housing rental crisis, fueled by a surge in Airbnb listings, has prompted the government to demand the removal of nearly 66,000 listings, impacting major cities and triggering a debate about tourism's impact on affordable housing.
Spain Cracks Down on Airbnb to Combat Housing Crisis
Spain's housing rental crisis, fueled by a surge in Airbnb listings, has prompted the government to demand the removal of nearly 66,000 listings, impacting major cities and triggering a debate about tourism's impact on affordable housing.
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44% Bias Score
Social Housing Complaints Soar Amidst Warnings of Systemic Failure
The number of complaints regarding substandard social housing conditions in England has increased more than fivefold in five years, reaching 6,380 investigations by March 2025; the Housing Ombudsman warns that this reflects a breakdown of trust and risks "simmering anger" becoming widespread social ...
Social Housing Complaints Soar Amidst Warnings of Systemic Failure
The number of complaints regarding substandard social housing conditions in England has increased more than fivefold in five years, reaching 6,380 investigations by March 2025; the Housing Ombudsman warns that this reflects a breakdown of trust and risks "simmering anger" becoming widespread social ...
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32% Bias Score
Dutch Social Rent Freeze Plan Faces Collapse Amid Council of State Criticism
The Dutch Council of State is expected to issue a strongly negative opinion on the government's plan to freeze social rents, citing flaws in the legislative process and insufficient preparation time for housing corporations; the plan, a key promise of the PVV party, is now unlikely to pass parliamen...
Dutch Social Rent Freeze Plan Faces Collapse Amid Council of State Criticism
The Dutch Council of State is expected to issue a strongly negative opinion on the government's plan to freeze social rents, citing flaws in the legislative process and insufficient preparation time for housing corporations; the plan, a key promise of the PVV party, is now unlikely to pass parliamen...
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52% Bias Score
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.
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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56% Bias Score
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...
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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44% Bias Score
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...
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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32% Bias Score
Dutch Social Rent Freeze Faces Legal Challenge, Threatening Housing Investment
The Dutch government's proposed freeze on social rents starting July 1, 2025, faces legal action from housing corporations concerned about the impact on funding for new construction and renovations; the plan contrasts sharply with other European approaches to social housing rent control.
Dutch Social Rent Freeze Faces Legal Challenge, Threatening Housing Investment
The Dutch government's proposed freeze on social rents starting July 1, 2025, faces legal action from housing corporations concerned about the impact on funding for new construction and renovations; the plan contrasts sharply with other European approaches to social housing rent control.
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44% Bias Score
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.
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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20% Bias Score
Dutch Council of State Rejects Rent Freeze Plan
The Dutch Council of State issued a negative 'dictum D' assessment, advising against a government plan to freeze social rents this year due to insufficient preparation and legal concerns, jeopardizing the plan's chances before July 1st.
Dutch Council of State Rejects Rent Freeze Plan
The Dutch Council of State issued a negative 'dictum D' assessment, advising against a government plan to freeze social rents this year due to insufficient preparation and legal concerns, jeopardizing the plan's chances before July 1st.
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52% Bias Score
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.
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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48% Bias Score
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...
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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48% Bias Score
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.
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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60% Bias Score
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