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German Evictions: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Defies National Trend

Despite a national rise in evictions in Germany to 30,275 in 2023, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern saw a decrease of 72 evictions (10%) to 656, while North Rhine-Westphalia had the highest number (8,998).

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Netherlands Risks Housing Quality in Push for Rapid Construction

The Netherlands plans to reduce building regulations to accelerate housing construction, aiming for nearly one million new homes by 2030, but this approach risks compromising housing quality and safety, as seen in Seoul's goshiwon housing crisis.

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Alba Housing Crisis Intensifies After Migrant Deaths

Two young African migrants died from carbon monoxide poisoning in an abandoned building in Alba, Italy, prompting local associations to launch a housing initiative offering guarantees to landlords to address the city's housing shortage affecting vulnerable individuals.

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Spanish Conference of Presidents: Tensions Rise Amid Political Divisions

Spain's 17 regional presidents and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez meet in Santander on Friday to discuss the financing of autonomous regions, immigration, healthcare, and housing, amid heightened political tension following a severe weather event and corruption allegations.

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Andalusian President's Funding Demands Rejected at Conference

Andalusian President Juanma Moreno's requests for a fairer regional financing system, rejecting the Catalonia agreement and advocating for a transitional fund, received largely negative responses at the Conference of Presidents.

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Government Overrides Local Council in Kent Housing Dispute

The UK government overruled a local council's rejection of an 8,400-home development in Rodmersham, Kent, prioritizing national housing targets despite local concerns about affordability, infrastructure, and democratic processes; this decision has sparked a debate about local autonomy versus nationa...

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Labour's Vague Policies Fuel Concerns Amidst Poor Polling and Far-Right Rise

Labour's shallow election victory is causing concern due to poor polling and the rise of the far right, partly because their vague promises of "change" lacked specific policy details and left voters uncertain about their intentions; experts highlight the need for stronger policy direction, improved ...

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Canada's Reduced Immigration Targets: A Partial Solution to the Housing Crisis

Canada's new immigration plan reduces intake over three years to address strained resources, but the Parliamentary Budget Officer estimates this will only alleviate 45 percent of the housing shortage by 2030, leaving a gap of 658,000 units; uneven distribution of federal housing support across provi...

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Labour Accused of Creating 'Slum Housing' Through Unregulated Office Conversions

Labour's policy allowing office-to-residential conversions without planning permission has created over 100,000 homes but raised concerns over substandard housing, with critics citing poor ventilation, cramped spaces, and lack of outdoor access; this contrasts with Labour's past pledge to scrap the ...

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German Housing Crisis: 5.4 Million More at Risk of Poverty

A German report, "Wohnen macht arm," reveals that including housing costs in poverty calculations increases the number of at-risk individuals by 5.4 million, disproportionately affecting young adults, retirees, and single parents.

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B.C. Rental Market Sees Decline as New Units and Regulations Impact Investors

In British Columbia's housing market, declining rental rates, especially in luxury downtown Vancouver condos, are impacting investors due to increased purpose-built rental units, fewer international students, and stricter short-term rental rules; some landlords offer incentives to fill suites, while...

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PSOE Backs Halt to Sale of Árqura, Jeopardizing 16,000-Home Deal

Spain's Congress of Deputies supported Sumar's initiative to halt the sale of Árqura, a real estate company owned by Sareb, which holds assets for 16,000 homes, creating tension between Sareb's debt repayment mandate and the government's new public housing initiative.

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