Tag #Housing Crisis

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Pilot Project Tackles Depopulation in Rural Spain Through Housing Initiatives

A pilot project in San Esteban de Gormaz, Soria, seeks to reverse depopulation by addressing a 42% housing vacancy rate through community engagement, landlord support, and public incentives, aiming to attract renters and revitalize the rural area.

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CPB Warns Housing Subsidies Primarily Benefit Landowners, Not Buyers

The Dutch Central Planning Bureau (CPB) warns that \u20ac5 billion in government housing subsidies will likely primarily benefit landowners, not homebuyers, unless the system is fundamentally altered, while average house prices are expected to reach \u20ac500,000 by summer if the current rate contin...

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Justice Department Sues Landlords for Alleged Rent-Fixing Scheme

The U.S. Justice Department sued six major landlords for allegedly colluding to keep rents high using an algorithm and shared data, impacting millions of renters already struggling with affordability; one landlord denied the accusations.

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Berlin Senate Rejects Purchase of Dilapidated Building, Risking Tenant Displacement

Berlin's Senate rejected a €1.4 million bid to buy a dilapidated 20-unit apartment building at Schönleinstraße 19, citing legal restrictions on using urban development funds, despite the district's approval and the risk of tenant displacement due to potential rent increases after private sale.

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Greater Boston Housing Crisis: Renters Disproportionately Affected

From 2019-2023, Greater Boston renters faced a significantly higher cost burden than homeowners; 45.6% of renters versus 26.7% of homeowners spent 30% or more of their income on housing, contributing to a 35,000-resident exodus in 2023.

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Tourist Apartments Drive 33% Surge in Málaga Rental Prices

A University of Málaga study found that areas with over 10% tourist apartments experience a 33% increase in long-term rental prices compared to areas with fewer, based on data from 2016-2023 in Málaga, Seville, Jaén, and Teruel, prompting calls for regulation to ensure affordable housing.

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Turkey's Housing Crisis: Increased Supply Ineffective Without Affordability Measures

Bugra Gokce, head of Istanbul Planning Agency, refutes the claim that increased housing supply will lower prices and rents in Turkey, citing unaffordable loan payments (60,000 TL monthly for a 2 million TL loan), purchases by high-income individuals and foreigners, and the impact of irregular immigr...

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\"Dutch Housing Subsidies Primarily Benefit Landowners, CPB Warns\"\

\"The Dutch government's €5 billion housing subsidy plan is likely to primarily benefit landowners, not buyers, due to limited building space, according to CPB research; alternative approaches are needed to increase affordable housing, the CPB states.\

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PP Housing Plan Aims to Increase Supply Amidst Spain's Crisis

The PP proposes a comprehensive housing plan to tackle Spain's housing crisis by increasing supply through land liberalization, streamlined bureaucracy, and public-private partnerships, with examples like Huesca's 1,300-home project illustrating its approach.

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Riverwood NIMBYs Petition Against Social Housing for Elderly Women

Residents of Hardwicke Street, Riverwood, are petitioning against a 29-apartment social housing complex for elderly women, citing concerns about property devaluation, neighborhood character, and safety, despite a 62,590-person waiting list and a 221,500 dwelling shortage in NSW social housing.

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London's Office-to-Residential Conversion Surge: Challenges and Implications

The conversion of office buildings into residential housing in London is rapidly increasing due to decreased demand for office space and high housing demand; however, this trend presents challenges related to cost, design, and the creation of sub-standard housing.

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Spanish Rental Prices Soar 11.5% in 2024, Fueling Housing Crisis

Spain's average rental price increased by 11.5% in 2024, reaching €13.5 per square meter, with Madrid experiencing the highest rise at 16.4%, while a new index limits future increases to 2.2%.

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48% Bias Score

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