Tag #Housing Shortage

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Long-Term Impact of Ukrainian Refugee Housing in the Netherlands

A study by the Dutch Research and Documentation Centre (WODC) reveals that the quality of housing, not the type, significantly impacts the mental health and labor market integration of Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands, where approximately 98,000 refugees are currently in municipal emergency she...

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Dutch Minister Wants 2000 Statusholders to Live with Family Members

Dutch Minister for Asylum and Migration, Keijzer, proposes a plan to house 2000 statusholders with family members to alleviate overcrowding in asylum seekers centers, particularly in Ter Apel, prioritizing families with children.

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Bavarian State Government Defends Sale of Criminal Justice Center Despite Public Backlash

Despite significant public opposition from Munich, the Bavarian state government is proceeding with plans to sell the Criminal Justice Center, aiming to build more affordable housing elsewhere with the proceeds, while facing criticism for not utilizing the central location for this purpose.

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D66 Unveils Election Program Focusing on Democracy and Housing

D66's new election program prioritizes strengthening democracy and tackling the housing shortage, proposing measures like expanding parliament, promoting transparency, and building ten new cities.

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UK Building Safety Regulator Delays Leave 1,210 Completed Homes Unoccupied

Delays in the UK's building safety regulator have left 1,210 completed homes unoccupied, highlighting flaws in the post-Grenfell safety regime and impacting the government's housing targets.

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Lower Saxony Housing Crisis Deepens Amidst Construction Permit Plunge

Lower Saxony's housing market faces strain due to a sharp drop in construction permits during the first half of 2025, with only about 7,700 new apartments approved—a decrease of 650 units compared to the same period in 2024, and more than half the number from 2022; the state government is responding...

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Netherlands: Housing Construction at Lowest Point Since 2018

In the first half of 2025, nearly 32,000 new homes were built in the Netherlands, the lowest number in a six-month period since 2018, due to fewer building permits and a shortage of construction workers.

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Hamburg Rental Market Remains Tight Despite Slower Rent Increases

A survey of 69 Hamburg real estate companies reveals a persistent high demand for rental apartments, especially in desirable areas, with 70% reporting rent increases up to 5%, but fewer new rental contracts.

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Bavarian State Government Defends Sale of Criminal Justice Center Amidst Public Backlash

Despite significant public criticism from Munich, the Bavarian state government persists with its plans to sell the Criminal Justice Center, citing budgetary constraints and opportunities to create more affordable housing elsewhere, while acknowledging ongoing discussions with the city regarding the...

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Dutch Student Housing Shortage Worsens

The Netherlands faces a growing student housing crisis, with a 13,500-unit decrease in student accommodations in the 2024-2025 academic year, primarily due to the sale of private rental properties influenced by rental regulations and a surge in international students.

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Child Homelessness in France Rises Sharply

At least 2,159 children in France spent the night of August 18-19 without shelter, a 6% increase from last year and 30% from 2022, due to saturated emergency shelters and a housing crisis; the actual number is likely much higher.

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Australia Unveils Plan to Accelerate Housing Construction

The Australian government announced a four-year pause on National Construction Code updates, the creation of a strike team to expedite environmental approvals for 26,000 homes, and exploration of AI for faster assessments to meet its 1.2 million new homes target by 2029, addressing a projected short...

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