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Enfield Council Leaves 115 Homeless Families Without Support

In 2024, Enfield Council in London ended its legal duty to support 115 families facing homelessness who refused relocation outside the borough, a decision driven by rising costs of temporary housing and a stricter approach to relocation.

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Salt Protest Demands End to Police Violence, Housing Crisis Action

Around 500 people protested in Salt, Girona, for over an hour on Saturday, demanding an end to police violence during evictions and immediate action to address the housing crisis; the protest, organized by 20 entities, ended with a manifesto urging the release of those arrested and the mobilization ...

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Dutch Housing Policy Change Risks Overloading Asylum Centers

The COA and VNG warn that a Dutch government proposal to end priority housing for statushouders will lead to overloaded asylum centers, hinder integration, and increase costs; the minister counters with a call for more creative solutions like shared housing.

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Brisbane to Clear Homeless Encampments

Brisbane City Council will give rough sleepers 24 hours to vacate parks, removing tents to prevent further encampments, following claims that most people refused prior accommodation offers; the move has sparked criticism.

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Trump Administration Halts $1 Billion Affordable Housing Program

The Trump administration terminated a $1 billion program preserving affordable housing, impacting 25,000 units and potentially jeopardizing hundreds of thousands more due to a directive from the Department of Government Efficiency.

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Lismore Flood Buyback Homes Face Demolition Amid Illegal Occupation

Approximately 40 people illegally occupy six homes in Lismore, NSW, purchased by the government under a \$900 million flood buyback scheme; Premier Chris Minns has ordered the homes' demolition, leaving residents facing homelessness.

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Melbourne's Murrumbeena faces eight-story development dispute

A proposed eight-story, 110-dwelling building near Melbourne's Murrumbeena train station faces local opposition due to its height, overshadowing a heritage-listed shopping strip, and insufficient parking, despite aligning with the Victorian government's plan to increase housing density near transpor...

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Catalan Rent Control: Prices Fall, Contracts Rise

Catalonia's rent regulation, implemented in 140 municipalities, resulted in a 3.7% average rent decrease and a 6.4% drop in Barcelona during the first year, along with a surge in rental contracts, although short-term leases increased by 45%.

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Young Melburnians Face Housing Crisis, Generational Divide

The Age interviewed five young Melburnians aged 19-29, exploring their perspectives on life in Melbourne, focusing on housing affordability, career prospects, and the challenges they face compared to older generations; the conversations reveal a generational divide and systemic issues impacting youn...

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High Prices of Seville's Subsidized Housing Spark Controversy

A new development of 92 subsidized housing units (VPO) in Seville's Cruz del Campo neighborhood, priced between €199,771 and €316,646, has sparked controversy due to their high cost, prompting criticism of Andalusia's recent housing decree.

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Slight Easing in Australia's Rental Market, But Tighter Conditions Ahead

Australia's rental market showed a slight easing in February 2024, with vacancy rates rising to 1.3 percent nationally, up from 1.0 percent in January; however, experts predict a return to tighter conditions, despite the end of 20 percent annual rent increases.

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Irish Concrete Crisis Causes Severe Mental Health Issues

A study of almost 400 Irish homeowners living in homes affected by defective concrete blocks revealed significantly higher rates of depression (30%), anxiety (25%), and suicidal thoughts (35.5%) compared to the general population, highlighting a major mental health crisis linked to the housing crisi...

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