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...
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...
Progress
48% Bias Score
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.
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.
Progress
64% Bias Score
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.
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.
Progress
68% Bias Score
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.
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.
Progress
52% Bias Score
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.
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.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Athens Freezes Short-Term Rental Registrations Amid Housing Crisis
Athens froze new short-term rental registrations starting January 1st, 2025, due to a housing shortage worsened by the 1.022 million short-term rental beds available before August 2024, exceeding the country's 887,740 hotel beds, prompting measures to alleviate pressure on rents and increase housing...
Athens Freezes Short-Term Rental Registrations Amid Housing Crisis
Athens froze new short-term rental registrations starting January 1st, 2025, due to a housing shortage worsened by the 1.022 million short-term rental beds available before August 2024, exceeding the country's 887,740 hotel beds, prompting measures to alleviate pressure on rents and increase housing...
Progress
48% Bias Score
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.
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.
Progress
52% Bias Score
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.
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.
Progress
56% Bias Score
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.
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.
Progress
40% Bias Score
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%.
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%.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Regional Disparities Mark Spain's 2024 Housing Crisis
Spain's 2024 housing crisis saw Balearic Islands lead price increases (10.8%), contrasting with Navarra's 0.4% rise, amidst nationwide protests; Soria province saw the highest increase (15.3%), while some areas experienced price drops, highlighting regional disparities.
Regional Disparities Mark Spain's 2024 Housing Crisis
Spain's 2024 housing crisis saw Balearic Islands lead price increases (10.8%), contrasting with Navarra's 0.4% rise, amidst nationwide protests; Soria province saw the highest increase (15.3%), while some areas experienced price drops, highlighting regional disparities.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Millions Spent Relocating Homeless Families From London
English councils spent over \£5.2 million since 2020 on companies relocating homeless families, predominantly from London and the South East, to cheaper areas in the Midlands and North, raising concerns about "social cleansing" and lack of support in recipient areas.
Millions Spent Relocating Homeless Families From London
English councils spent over \£5.2 million since 2020 on companies relocating homeless families, predominantly from London and the South East, to cheaper areas in the Midlands and North, raising concerns about "social cleansing" and lack of support in recipient areas.
Progress
60% Bias Score