Barcelona Housing Crisis: Eviction Protest Highlights Soaring Rents and Lack of Affordable Housing
Protests against the eviction of Josep Torrent from his Barcelona apartment on February 4th highlight the city's housing crisis, where rising rents, fueled by short-term rentals and stagnant wages, force residents to dedicate over 40% of their income to housing, exceeding the EU average.
Barcelona Housing Crisis: Eviction Protest Highlights Soaring Rents and Lack of Affordable Housing
Protests against the eviction of Josep Torrent from his Barcelona apartment on February 4th highlight the city's housing crisis, where rising rents, fueled by short-term rentals and stagnant wages, force residents to dedicate over 40% of their income to housing, exceeding the EU average.
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48% Bias Score
Sydney Explores Controversial Housing Solutions Amidst Population Boom
Sydney explores controversial solutions to its housing crisis, including repurposing cemeteries and selling Defence land, to accommodate a projected population increase of 1.4 million by 2041.
Sydney Explores Controversial Housing Solutions Amidst Population Boom
Sydney explores controversial solutions to its housing crisis, including repurposing cemeteries and selling Defence land, to accommodate a projected population increase of 1.4 million by 2041.
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40% Bias Score
Greece Tightens Short-Term Rental Rules Amid Tourism Boom
Greece's parliament is debating stricter rules for short-term rentals, banning basements and storage spaces as rentals and implementing a one-year registration ban in Athens' popular tourist districts due to rising housing costs and the strain on resources amid a surge in tourism.
Greece Tightens Short-Term Rental Rules Amid Tourism Boom
Greece's parliament is debating stricter rules for short-term rentals, banning basements and storage spaces as rentals and implementing a one-year registration ban in Athens' popular tourist districts due to rising housing costs and the strain on resources amid a surge in tourism.
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40% 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.
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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...
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48% Bias Score
Greece's Short-Term Rental Boom: 1 Million Beds Overshadow Hotel Capacity
In 2024, Greece experienced a surge in short-term rentals, exceeding 230,000 in August and providing 1.022 million beds, surpassing hotel capacity; despite this, occupancy remained high, demonstrating significant demand that even post-summer decreases in available rentals could not meet.
Greece's Short-Term Rental Boom: 1 Million Beds Overshadow Hotel Capacity
In 2024, Greece experienced a surge in short-term rentals, exceeding 230,000 in August and providing 1.022 million beds, surpassing hotel capacity; despite this, occupancy remained high, demonstrating significant demand that even post-summer decreases in available rentals could not meet.
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48% Bias Score
B.C. Launches Provincewide Short-Term Rental Registry to Tackle Housing Shortage
British Columbia launched a provincewide short-term rental registry on Monday, requiring registration by May 1st, with penalties for non-compliance starting June 1st, and annual fees ranging from $100 to $600; the goal is to address housing affordability concerns and crack down on illegal operators.
B.C. Launches Provincewide Short-Term Rental Registry to Tackle Housing Shortage
British Columbia launched a provincewide short-term rental registry on Monday, requiring registration by May 1st, with penalties for non-compliance starting June 1st, and annual fees ranging from $100 to $600; the goal is to address housing affordability concerns and crack down on illegal operators.
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44% Bias Score
Greece Approves Short-Term Rental Bill Amidst Stakeholder Debate
Greece's parliament approved a bill regulating short-term rentals, prompting mixed reactions from stakeholders; while most support its direction, concerns remain about retroactive application and labor rights, particularly for Airbnb workers, whose numbers are largely undocumented and who often lack...
Greece Approves Short-Term Rental Bill Amidst Stakeholder Debate
Greece's parliament approved a bill regulating short-term rentals, prompting mixed reactions from stakeholders; while most support its direction, concerns remain about retroactive application and labor rights, particularly for Airbnb workers, whose numbers are largely undocumented and who often lack...
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48% Bias Score
Greece Clarifies Short-Term Rental Tax Rules, Restricts New Listings in Athens
The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) in Greece issued guidelines clarifying tax obligations for short-term rentals, defining them as rentals under 60 consecutive days. A 2025 restriction on issuing Property Registry Numbers (AMAs) in central Athens limits new short-term rentals.
Greece Clarifies Short-Term Rental Tax Rules, Restricts New Listings in Athens
The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) in Greece issued guidelines clarifying tax obligations for short-term rentals, defining them as rentals under 60 consecutive days. A 2025 restriction on issuing Property Registry Numbers (AMAs) in central Athens limits new short-term rentals.
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0% Bias Score
Spain Launches National Registry for Short-Term Rentals, Addressing Housing Crisis
Spain launched a national registry for short-term rentals on January 2nd, 2024, aiming to regulate the market and address affordability issues, becoming the first EU country to meet EU requirements ahead of the 2026 deadline.
Spain Launches National Registry for Short-Term Rentals, Addressing Housing Crisis
Spain launched a national registry for short-term rentals on January 2nd, 2024, aiming to regulate the market and address affordability issues, becoming the first EU country to meet EU requirements ahead of the 2026 deadline.
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40% Bias Score
Athens Bans New Short-Term Apartment Rentals for One Year
Athens imposed a one-year ban on registering new short-term rental apartments, starting Wednesday, to combat a housing shortage exacerbated by the 1.022 million short-term rental beds available by August 2024, exceeding the number of hotel beds, and prompting criticism from the hotel industry and lo...
Athens Bans New Short-Term Apartment Rentals for One Year
Athens imposed a one-year ban on registering new short-term rental apartments, starting Wednesday, to combat a housing shortage exacerbated by the 1.022 million short-term rental beds available by August 2024, exceeding the number of hotel beds, and prompting criticism from the hotel industry and lo...
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48% Bias Score
Athens Short-Term Rentals Drop Seasonally Despite Upcoming Ban
Central Athens short-term rentals decreased by 8.2% from September to December 2024 (9,931 vs 10,823), a typical seasonal drop, despite an upcoming ban on new licenses in January 2025; however, the number is still up 20.8% year-over-year.
Athens Short-Term Rentals Drop Seasonally Despite Upcoming Ban
Central Athens short-term rentals decreased by 8.2% from September to December 2024 (9,931 vs 10,823), a typical seasonal drop, despite an upcoming ban on new licenses in January 2025; however, the number is still up 20.8% year-over-year.
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44% Bias Score