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Mexico to Build 1 Million Low-Cost Homes
Mexico launched the "Vivienda para el Bienestar" program, aiming to build 1 million low-cost homes in six years, starting with 37,500 units in Baja California Sur, with a 600 billion peso investment, prioritizing low-income families and vulnerable groups.
Mexico to Build 1 Million Low-Cost Homes
Mexico launched the "Vivienda para el Bienestar" program, aiming to build 1 million low-cost homes in six years, starting with 37,500 units in Baja California Sur, with a 600 billion peso investment, prioritizing low-income families and vulnerable groups.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Sheinbaum Prioritizes Housing, Maize Ban in New Mexican Legislative Session
President Claudia Sheinbaum initiated Mexico's next legislative session on February 1st, prioritizing housing reform (Infonavit Law) and a ban on genetically modified maize, alongside judicial and amparo law amendments, following the completion of her predecessor's agenda.
Sheinbaum Prioritizes Housing, Maize Ban in New Mexican Legislative Session
President Claudia Sheinbaum initiated Mexico's next legislative session on February 1st, prioritizing housing reform (Infonavit Law) and a ban on genetically modified maize, alongside judicial and amparo law amendments, following the completion of her predecessor's agenda.
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44% Bias Score
Hesse to Fine Owners of Vacant Properties Up to €500,000
Hesse will introduce a new law to combat speculative vacancy of real estate by allowing municipalities to impose fines of up to €500,000. The law addresses a vacancy rate of 3.9% (over 122,000 dwellings), aiming to limit vacancy periods to six months unless justified by factors such as renovations.
Hesse to Fine Owners of Vacant Properties Up to €500,000
Hesse will introduce a new law to combat speculative vacancy of real estate by allowing municipalities to impose fines of up to €500,000. The law addresses a vacancy rate of 3.9% (over 122,000 dwellings), aiming to limit vacancy periods to six months unless justified by factors such as renovations.
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40% Bias Score
NSW Housing Delivery Authority Aims to Speed Up Development Approvals
The NSW government created the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) on December 20, 2023, to fast-track large housing developments (\$60M+ in Sydney, \$30M+ regionally) near transport, bypassing some standard approvals to address slow development application processes and Sydney's housing crisis.
NSW Housing Delivery Authority Aims to Speed Up Development Approvals
The NSW government created the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) on December 20, 2023, to fast-track large housing developments (\$60M+ in Sydney, \$30M+ regionally) near transport, bypassing some standard approvals to address slow development application processes and Sydney's housing crisis.
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40% Bias Score
Spain Announces 12 Housing Measures to Tackle Crisis
The Spanish government unveiled 12 new housing measures, including ensuring state-built housing remains public and taxing tourist rentals in strained areas, to combat the housing crisis impacting young people; this follows a 37-point drop in young homeowner percentages since 2011, according to the 2...
Spain Announces 12 Housing Measures to Tackle Crisis
The Spanish government unveiled 12 new housing measures, including ensuring state-built housing remains public and taxing tourist rentals in strained areas, to combat the housing crisis impacting young people; this follows a 37-point drop in young homeowner percentages since 2011, according to the 2...
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48% Bias Score
Spain's New Rental Index Shows 2.2% Year-on-Year Increase
Spain's new Housing Rental Reference Index, released by INE, shows a 2.2% year-on-year increase in November 2024, affecting rental contracts revised from January 2025 onwards, aiming to prevent disproportionate rent hikes under the 2023 Housing Law.
Spain's New Rental Index Shows 2.2% Year-on-Year Increase
Spain's new Housing Rental Reference Index, released by INE, shows a 2.2% year-on-year increase in November 2024, affecting rental contracts revised from January 2025 onwards, aiming to prevent disproportionate rent hikes under the 2023 Housing Law.
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44% Bias Score
UK Housing Crisis: Inefficient Building Strategy Ignores Systemic Issues
The UK government's housing policy prioritizes building 1.5 million homes over five years through six volume housebuilders, failing to address underlying issues like maldistributed housing, investor demand, and the outdated property tax system, leading to an inefficient and unsustainable solution.
UK Housing Crisis: Inefficient Building Strategy Ignores Systemic Issues
The UK government's housing policy prioritizes building 1.5 million homes over five years through six volume housebuilders, failing to address underlying issues like maldistributed housing, investor demand, and the outdated property tax system, leading to an inefficient and unsustainable solution.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Hesse to Combat Housing Vacancy with Strict New Law
Hesse plans to introduce a law allowing municipalities to limit housing vacancy to six months via ordinances, punishable by fines up to €500,000, to alleviate housing shortages; exceptions exist for justifiable reasons like renovations.
Hesse to Combat Housing Vacancy with Strict New Law
Hesse plans to introduce a law allowing municipalities to limit housing vacancy to six months via ordinances, punishable by fines up to €500,000, to alleviate housing shortages; exceptions exist for justifiable reasons like renovations.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Munich Housing Debate Exposes Deep Political Divisions
A Munich housing policy panel discussion revealed stark differences between conservative and progressive parties regarding rent control, land speculation, and tenant rights, impacting affordability and investment.
Munich Housing Debate Exposes Deep Political Divisions
A Munich housing policy panel discussion revealed stark differences between conservative and progressive parties regarding rent control, land speculation, and tenant rights, impacting affordability and investment.
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56% Bias Score
Spain Unveils Housing Plan Amidst Political Divisions
The Spanish government unveiled a 12-point housing plan featuring tax incentives for landlords complying with rent controls, increased taxes on non-EU buyers, and a new public housing program, aiming to improve affordability but facing criticism for insufficient action.
Spain Unveils Housing Plan Amidst Political Divisions
The Spanish government unveiled a 12-point housing plan featuring tax incentives for landlords complying with rent controls, increased taxes on non-EU buyers, and a new public housing program, aiming to improve affordability but facing criticism for insufficient action.
Progress
48% Bias Score
PP Extends Housing Loan Guarantees to Age 40
The Partido Popular (PP) in Spain announced an agreement to extend housing loan guarantees to people up to 40 years old in regions under their control, covering 20% of housing costs, as an alternative to the current government's policies deemed ineffective.
PP Extends Housing Loan Guarantees to Age 40
The Partido Popular (PP) in Spain announced an agreement to extend housing loan guarantees to people up to 40 years old in regions under their control, covering 20% of housing costs, as an alternative to the current government's policies deemed ineffective.
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52% Bias Score
PP seeks cross-party support for tax cuts and housing reform in 2025
The Spanish Popular Party (PP) plans to break Pedro Sánchez's parliamentary majority in 2025 by negotiating with Junts and PNV to pass tax cuts and a comprehensive housing plan, involving four law reforms, mirroring their December 2024 success with similar cross-party agreements.
PP seeks cross-party support for tax cuts and housing reform in 2025
The Spanish Popular Party (PP) plans to break Pedro Sánchez's parliamentary majority in 2025 by negotiating with Junts and PNV to pass tax cuts and a comprehensive housing plan, involving four law reforms, mirroring their December 2024 success with similar cross-party agreements.
Progress
40% Bias Score
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