Tag #Social Housing

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Dutch Law on Social Housing for Statusholders Creates Immediate Crisis, Offers Long-Term Solution

The Dutch parliament's decision to prevent prioritizing statusholders for social housing will likely increase the strain on emergency shelters and COA reception centers, affecting approximately 20,000 statusholders awaiting housing; however, redirecting available social housing for one month could s...

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Dutch Parliament Passes Controversial Housing Law Limiting Statusholder Access

The Dutch Parliament passed the "Regie Wet," a housing law increasing central government control over housing construction and allocation, but a controversial amendment bars municipalities from prioritizing statusholders for social housing, sparking legal and political concerns.

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Manchester Social Housing Tenants Protest Unsafe Living Conditions

Social housing tenants in Middleton, Manchester, are protesting unsafe living conditions, including damp, mold, and rat infestations, causing serious health issues for children; Riverside Housing Association, despite investments, faces criticism for insufficient action.

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Dutch Asylum Seekers Illegally Subletting Social Housing

In the Netherlands, investigations reveal that dozens of asylum seekers illegally sublet their government-allocated social housing, prompting concerns from housing corporations and the Ministry of Housing about housing fraud and its impact on those in need of housing.

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UK Announces £39 Billion Housing Investment to Tackle Housing Shortage

The UK government announced a £39 billion, 10-year investment in social and affordable housing to build 1.5 million homes, aiming to address a severe shortage, particularly in London where waiting lists are at a 10-year high; however, the immediate impact on families currently homeless remains uncle...

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£40bn Housing Investment Announced

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a nearly £40bn, 10-year investment in affordable housing, significantly increasing funding for local authorities, private developers, and housing associations, alongside allowing a 1 percentage point above inflation rent increase for social landlords.

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Almere Repurposes Office Building into 110 Social Apartments

Due to a lack of office tenants, a planned office building in Almere's Duin district is being converted into 110 social rental apartments, with completion expected in spring 2027, five years earlier than initially planned.

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UK to Build 180,000 Social Homes by 2035

The UK government plans to build 180,000 new social homes by 2035, a sixfold increase over the last decade, backed by a £39bn investment, aiming to alleviate the housing crisis despite challenges from rising construction costs.

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Navarre Passes New Affordable Housing Law, Implementing Lottery System and Landlord Registry

The Navarre Parliament approved a new affordable housing law introducing a lottery system for 80% of protected rental housing, prioritizing those under 35 or over 60 and registered in the municipality, while creating a large landlord registry to control prices in 21 tensioned areas and expanding ren...

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EU Housing Crisis: Soaring Prices and Rents Impact Young People

The EU faces a severe housing crisis with house prices up 48% and rents up 22% in 2023, disproportionately affecting young people who spend 40% or more of their income on housing, leading to overcrowding and jeopardizing their independence.

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UK Announces \£79 Billion Investment Plan to Boost Economy and Public Services

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a \£79 billion ($97 billion) investment plan including \£39 billion for social housing, \£30 billion for nuclear power, and substantial investments in transport and policing, aiming to counter Labour's declining poll numbers and improve public services.

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Greece Unveils Plan to Release 25,000 Properties and Build 10,000 New Homes

The Greek government is launching a dual initiative to combat housing shortages: releasing 25,000 properties held by servicers and a social counter-contribution program using 1,000 public properties to build approximately 10,000 new homes, with 30% designated for social housing.

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