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Dutch Social Housing Corporations Sue Government Over EU Tax Hindering Affordable Housing Construction

Facing a €1.4 billion tax burden from the EU's ATAD-1 regulation, Dutch social housing corporations are challenging the policy in court, arguing it conflicts with the government's mandate to increase affordable housing construction; the measure, intended to prevent multinational tax avoidance, dispr...

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Royal Housing Visit: King Charles Joins Labour Leaders in Cornwall

King Charles III, Keir Starmer, and Angela Rayner jointly visited the Nansledan housing project in Cornwall this week, showcasing a model of community-focused development, days before a major government housing announcement.

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Spain's PP Proposes Centralized Report System to Speed Up Housing Construction

The Partido Popular in Spain proposes a law to centralize the approval of urban development reports under the General State Administration, aiming to reduce processing times from up to one year to three months by creating a single-window system, and applying "silencio positivo" after three months fo...

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Turner Confirmed as HUD Secretary Amid Housing Crisis

Scott Turner, a former Texas state representative and housing developer with a history of opposing affordable housing expansion, was confirmed as HUD Secretary by a 55-44 Senate vote amid record homelessness and a shortage of affordable housing.

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German Election: Parties Clash on Housing Policies Amidst Rising Rents

Germany's rental market saw an 8 percent rent increase in major cities during the last quarter of 2024, prompting the German Tenants' Association to analyze party platforms on housing, revealing stark differences in approaches to rent control, energy renovations, and cost allocation, with significan...

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London Rent Crisis: 83% of Private Renters Cite Cost of Living as Top Concern

A survey reveals that 83% of London's private renters cite the cost of living as their top concern, exceeding the citywide average of 75%, with high housing costs and potential rent increases forcing many to consider moving.

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Madrid's Social Housing: Opposing Views on Success

Following protests over housing management, Madrid's government touted its social housing figures, claiming national leadership in construction and rental, while the opposition countered with per capita data showing Madrid lagging behind other European cities.

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PP Mayors Convene in Zaragoza to Address Housing Crisis and Advocate for Municipal Power

On January 11, 2025, Partido Popular mayors from 35 Spanish cities with over 100,000 inhabitants will meet in Zaragoza to address housing, taxation, and administrative issues, creating the "Zaragoza Agreements" and advocating for increased municipal power.

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Madrid PSOE Mayors Challenge Regional Government on Housing Policy

Ten PSOE mayors in Madrid are jointly proposing a legislative initiative to the regional assembly, aiming to grant municipalities the power to declare areas as 'residential tensioned markets', bypassing the regional government's veto on rent controls; this follows the regional government's repeated ...

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Baden-Württemberg Sees Slight Increase in Social Housing Units in 2024" ) )

In Baden-Württemberg, the number of social housing units rose by 1,034 to 54,634 in 2024, driven by increased state funding of €641 million, leading to 3,001 new units. However, 1,354 units lost their occupancy restrictions, and additional federal funding of €456 million remains pending.",ShortTitle...

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Sydney to Increase Housing Density Amidst Evolving Demand

The NSW government plans to build 377,000 new homes in Sydney over five years, focusing on higher-density housing in the CBD and inner suburbs while acknowledging continued demand for larger homes in outer areas, based on a recent survey showing increased support for higher-density living.

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PP Land Law Proposal Challenges Spanish Government

The Partido Popular (PP) in Spain introduced a land law proposal in the Senate, aiming to pressure the Socialist government by highlighting its perceived parliamentary weakness; the proposal is similar to a previous bill but includes controversial housing provisions.

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