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California Wildfires Prompt Debate Over Excessive Building Regulations

California Governor Gavin Newsom suspended building regulations to expedite post-wildfire rebuilding, prompting Marc Dunkelman to argue that excessive progressive regulations hinder progress on large projects, leading to higher housing costs and energy limitations.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Samandağ Earthquake Housing Crisis Sparks Land Dispute

In the aftermath of Turkey's devastating February 6th earthquake, the slow construction of permanent housing in Samandağ, Hatay, and the government's controversial land acquisition for TOKİ projects has triggered strong local opposition, raising concerns about environmental damage and cultural herit...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Spain's Housing Shortage: Santander CEO Calls for Regulatory Reform

Banco Santander reports record €12.574 billion profit in 2024; Chairwoman Ana Botín highlights Spain's 500,000-unit annual housing shortage, urging regulatory reform to attract investment and increase construction.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Trump's Lumber Tariff Exacerbates US Housing Crisis

President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Canadian lumber imports, exacerbating the US housing affordability crisis due to the country's insufficient domestic lumber production capacity to meet demand, impacting new home prices and potentially slowing the construction industry.

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Spain's Q4 GDP Growth Outpaces Expectations Amidst Housing Crisis

Spain's Q4 2024 GDP grew 0.8% quarter-on-quarter, exceeding expectations, driven by tourism, agriculture, and domestic demand; unemployment fell to 10.61%, a post-2008 low, but housing and cost of living crises persist.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Spanish Housing Crisis: Public Concern and Political Divide

A 40dB. survey reveals housing affordability as a top concern for Spaniards, affecting younger generations disproportionately, with significant political disagreement on solutions, despite broad public support for regulating rentals and incentivizing affordable housing.

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Nevada County Legalizes Tiny Homes on Wheels to Combat Housing Crisis

Nevada County, California, has legalized tiny homes on wheels as permanent residences starting February 13th, aiming to alleviate its housing crisis by offering a more affordable housing option to low-and middle-class residents; Sol Tiny, a local builder, reports a doubling of home production.

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Germany's Social Housing Crisis: Coalition Calls for 100,000 New Units

A German coalition is urging the next government to build 100,000 social housing units annually to combat a housing shortage exacerbated by increased immigration, disability needs, and an aging population facing low pensions; achieving this requires €11 billion in investment and potentially lowering...

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Retirement Flat Sale Highlights Financial Risks for Owners

A reader details selling their father's retirement flat for £122,000, significantly below its £252,000 purchase price eight years prior, incurring over £50,000 in additional costs; the low resale value and associated fees highlight the financial difficulties experienced by many owners.

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UK: Nearly 1 Million Children Face Poverty Due to Housing Crisis

A report by the Institute for Public Policy Research reveals that nearly 1 million UK children face poverty or financial hardship due to rising rents, insufficient government housing support, and underinvestment in social housing, with the shortfall in Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates pushing 90,...

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Olympia's Tech Boom Fuels Severe Housing Shortage

Olympia, WA, experienced the fastest US tech sector growth (2018-2023), but this boom created a severe housing shortage with a 6.4 percent housing unit deficit and over 7,600 cost-burdened households, highlighting a broader statewide housing crisis.

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Madrid Family Evicted Despite Timely Rent Payments Amidst Housing Crisis

Spanish police evicted Alam, his wife, and three children from their Madrid apartment on Monday morning despite his timely rent payments; the eviction highlights the complexities of Spain's housing crisis and the large number of vacant properties owned by Sareb, the 'bad bank'.

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