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  • Housing

    La casa propia sigue liderando entre las aspiraciones que tienen los chilenos para mejorar su calidad de vida | Diario Financiero

    df.cl • Housing • Chile

    A recent survey reveals that homeownership remains the top aspiration for improving quality of life among Chileans, highlighting persistent challenges in housing affordability despite government initiatives.

    COPING; Not Exactly a Landlord's Dream Tenant - The New York Times

    nytimes.com • Housing • New York

    A New York Times article details the experiences of tenants in a Bronx apartment building, highlighting the impact of a new, assertive tenant on improving living conditions.

    Page Reader AI | COPING; Not Exactly a Landlord's Dream Tenant - The New York Times

    page.ke • Housing • New York

    A New York Times article details the poor living conditions faced by tenants in a Bronx apartment building, highlighting issues of fear, neglect, and substandard housing.

    Lottie Ryan on family life in an apartment: ‘It is very likely our forever home’ – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com • Housing • Ireland

    This article explores the experiences of three Irish families living in apartments, challenging traditional notions of family homes and highlighting the benefits of apartment living in Dublin.

    ‘Thousands’ of new homes delayed due to electricity access – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com • Housing • Ireland

    Thousands of new homes in Ireland are facing delays due to insufficient electricity grid capacity, creating a new hurdle in the country's ongoing housing crisis.

    Seis nuevos municipios de Bizkaia podrĂĄn controlar el precio de los alquileres | El Correo

    elcorreo.com • Housing • Spain

    Six new municipalities in Bizkaia, Spain, may now control rental prices due to updated criteria from the Basque Government, impacting housing affordability.

    Bouw van betaalbare woningen in Amsterdam zwaar onder druk: geld van gemeente raakt op | Het Parool

    parool.nl • Housing • Netherlands

    Amsterdam's affordable housing construction is severely threatened due to dwindling municipal funds resulting from decreased land revenue.

    Bouw van betaalbare woningen in Amsterdam zwaar onder druk, nu de grond op de Zuidas ‘opraakt | Het Parool

    parool.nl • Housing • Netherlands

    Amsterdam's affordable housing construction is severely threatened by dwindling land revenues, jeopardizing the city's ambitious 40-40-20 housing policy.

    How Berlin's NeukĂślln district plans to crack down on temporary flat rentals

    thelocal.de • Housing • Germany

    Berlin's NeukĂślln district is planning to ban short-term apartment rentals to combat rising housing costs and displacement of residents.

    Would building apartments with a single staircase make housing more affordable? | Vox

    vox.com • Housing • World

    A debate is raging in the US over whether allowing single-staircase apartment buildings could significantly reduce housing costs and increase availability, despite fire safety concerns.

    El Gobierno vasco adaptarĂĄ la ley para facilitar la conversiĂłn de lonjas en pisos | El Correo

    elcorreo.com • Housing • Basque Country

    The Basque government will adapt its housing law to facilitate the conversion of commercial spaces into affordable housing units, aiming to address the housing shortage and utilize existing buildings.

    Galway’s persistently high rents to be investigated by RTB following ‘concerning’ trends in new data – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com • Housing • Ireland

    The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) in Ireland will investigate persistently high rental prices in Galway following concerning trends revealed in their latest rental index.

    Rental affordability and Sydney University’s International House: Why this grand building on Sydney’s busiest street is derelict

    smh.com.au • Housing • Australia

    The article discusses the derelict state of Sydney University's International House and the broader issue of student housing affordability in Sydney, highlighting the university's actions and the opinions of various stakeholders.

    Concerns over cost of Johnny Ronan’s affordable housing plans at former Glass Bottle site in Dublin – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com • Housing • Ireland

    Disagreements over the costs of affordable housing in a major Dublin development project led by Johnny Ronan are delaying the provision of affordable homes.

    Poitiers : une pĂŠtition circule et exige des changements Ă  Ekidom pour amĂŠliorer les conditions de vie des locataires

    lanouvellerepublique.fr • Housing • France

    A petition in Poitiers, France, demands improvements to living conditions for Ekidom tenants, highlighting issues like poor tenant relations and unclear charge calculations.

    Living next door to dereliction: ‘It’s been rotting for years … Rats all over the place’ – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com • Housing • Ireland

    Residents in Cork, Ireland, are frustrated by the slow response of local authorities to numerous vacant and derelict council houses, leading to pest infestations and neighborhood blight.

    ‘Family-friendly’ affordable housing advances in Maplewood

    finance-commerce.com • Housing • Minnesota

    Funding has been secured for the construction of Gladstone Village, a family-friendly affordable housing development in Maplewood, Minnesota, comprising two phases totaling 111 units.

    Bilbao amplĂ­a su parque pĂşblico de vivienda con 55 nuevas VPO en Arangoiti | El Correo

    elcorreo.com • Housing • Spain

    Bilbao expands its public housing with 55 new protected rental units in the Arangoiti neighborhood, addressing housing needs and urban regeneration.

    El sueĂąo de un piso pĂşblico y barato llega por sorteo: "Fue al primero que me apuntĂŠ, tuve mucha suerte"

    20minutos.es • Housing • Spain

    In Barcelona, a lottery system for affordable public housing provides a lifeline for residents struggling with the city's expensive housing market.

    La gran revisión del alquiler: más de 300.000 hogares se enfrentan a la actualización de sus contratos | Economía | EL PAÍS

    elpais.com • Housing • Spain

    Over 300,000 Spanish households face rent contract revisions this year, leading to significant rent increases and potential displacement due to a surging housing market.

    Intimidation in a Dublin suburb, and the derelict house being used as stables – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com • Housing • Ireland

    A Dublin City Council property in Cherry Orchard is being used as stables due to intimidation preventing refurbishment, highlighting broader issues of derelict housing and antisocial behavior in the area.

    To make housing more affordable, drop the tax hammer on real estate investors - The Globe and Mail

    theglobeandmail.com • Housing • Canada

    To address Canada's housing affordability crisis, a real estate expert proposes increasing taxes on investment properties, arguing that this approach is more effective than solely focusing on increasing housing supply.

    Hundreds of homes for homeless in Dublin at risk as tender to manage them attracts no bids – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com • Housing • Ireland

    A lack of bidders for a tender to manage hundreds of Dublin homes intended for the homeless population jeopardizes the Housing First program and leaves vulnerable individuals without housing.

    Renovation of social home in Blackrock cost local council €200,000 to bring back into use – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com • Housing • Ireland

    A significant social housing renovation project in Blackrock, Ireland, highlights the high costs and lengthy processes involved in returning vacant properties to use.

    Untervermietung: "Es lagen sogar benutzte Kondome auf der Fensterbank" | ZEITmagazin

    zeit.de • Housing • Germany

    Three subletters share their negative experiences, from unpaid rent and property damage to unexpected contract issues, highlighting the risks of subletting.

    HPD-Owned Vacant Tax Lots

    nyc.gov • Housing • New York City

    The New York City Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has significantly reduced the number of vacant lots in its jurisdiction while increasing the number of lots designated for affordable housing development.

    Finding what’s missing in the Winnipeg housing market – Winnipeg Free Press

    winnipegfreepress.com • Housing • Canada

    Winnipeg City Council debates zoning bylaw amendments to increase housing density and address affordability concerns, spurred by the federal government's Housing Accelerator Fund.

    Reaction: Reeves’ £39bn for affordable homes hailed as ‘transformational’

    architectsjournal.co.uk • Housing • UK

    The UK government's ÂŁ39 billion investment in affordable housing is hailed as a transformational initiative to address the housing crisis, boosting construction and creating new social homes.

    Los cambios que tuvieron las viviendas sociales en 77 aĂąos - La Tercera

    latercera.com • Housing • Chile

    This article analyzes the evolution of social housing in Chile over 77 years, highlighting changes in size and quality, and the impact of government policies.

    Alquilar un piso a 10 kilĂłmetros de Bilbao es 140 euros al mes mĂĄs barato que en la ciudad | El Correo

    elcorreo.com • Housing • Spain

    Rising housing costs in Bilbao, Spain, are forcing many residents to relocate to surrounding municipalities due to unaffordable rents.

    Folly of abolishing bedsits only to promote co-living is now becoming clear – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com • Housing • Ireland

    The Irish Times article critiques the Irish government's housing policies, highlighting the unintended consequences of banning bedsits and the current challenges in increasing housing supply.

    Why Too Few Homes Get Built in the U.S. - The New York Times

    nytimes.com • Housing • United States

    The US faces a significant housing shortage due to under-construction since the Great Recession, impacting even middle-class families and prompting policy changes to address the issue.

    Hong Kong authorities urged to focus on quality over quantity of public housing flats | South China Morning Post

    scmp.com • Housing • Hong Kong

    A Hong Kong think tank urges authorities to prioritize quality over quantity in public housing development, predicting the government will meet its housing supply target within a few years.

    Decenas de miles de personas se manifiestan en casi 40 ciudades contra el precio de la vivienda | Vivienda | Economía | EL PAÍS

    elpais.com • Housing • Spain

    Tens of thousands of people across nearly 40 Spanish cities protested against the country's escalating housing crisis, demanding lower rents and government intervention.

    Los barrios mĂĄs pobres de Bilbao son los que mĂĄs ingresos destinan al pago del alquiler | El Correo

    elcorreo.com • Housing • Spain

    In Bilbao, Spain, even the poorest neighborhoods are dedicating a disproportionate amount of their income to rent due to a sharp increase in housing costs.

    El precio de las viviendas desplaza a la sequĂ­a como el principal problema en la provincia de MĂĄlaga | Diario Sur

    diariosur.es • Housing • Spain

    A recent survey in MĂĄlaga, Spain reveals that housing costs, particularly purchasing prices, have surpassed drought as the main concern among residents.

    Luz verde para controlar el precio de los alquileres en Barakaldo | El Correo

    elcorreo.com • Housing • Spain

    Barakaldo, Spain becomes the first municipality in Bizkaia to implement rent control measures under the 2023 Housing Law, aiming to protect tenants and increase housing supply.

    Orden de cierre a un hostal que aloja a estudiantes en cĂĄpsulas de 3 metros cuadrados en Carabanchel

    abc.es • Housing • Spain

    A Madrid hostel offering tiny capsule rooms to students has been ordered to close due to illegal operation and non-compliance with housing regulations.

    Back off Boomer! You didn’t have to go bush to buy a house

    smh.com.au • Housing • Australia

    A Gen Z Australian discusses the challenges of homeownership in Sydney, comparing their parents' experiences to their own and arguing that previous generations had more affordable housing options.

    In Moncton, city’s rapid growth spurt drives need for affordable housing - The Globe and Mail

    theglobeandmail.com • Housing • Canada

    Rapid population growth in Moncton, Canada, has exacerbated existing issues of homelessness and unaffordable housing, impacting residents and highlighting the need for government intervention.

    People thought we were fools renting in Dublin, but I’ll enjoy my tiny flat while it lasts – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com • Housing • Ireland

    A couple recounts their experiences renting in Dublin, highlighting the challenges and joys of apartment living while navigating the Irish housing market and their aspirations for homeownership.

    Unlocking abundance in Grand Junction's housing market | Columns | gjsentinel.com

    gjsentinel.com • Housing • Colorado

    A local homebuilder urges Grand Junction's new City Council to implement four key strategies to increase affordable housing options by reforming zoning, streamlining permitting, partnering with builders on infrastructure, and advocating for fairer cost structures.

    Bilbao cuenta con 730 empresas y particulares que gestionan cinco o mĂĄs viviendas | El Correo

    elcorreo.com • Housing • Spain

    Bilbao's city council is implementing measures to address the housing crisis, targeting large landlords and aiming to increase housing supply.

    I’m smack bang in middle age without any property, ageing knees and a scant pension portfolio – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com • Housing • Ireland

    A middle-aged Irish author reflects on the challenges of affording a home in Ireland's current housing market, highlighting the high prices and poor condition of affordable properties.

    Why It’s Better to Rent Than to Own - The Atlantic

    theatlantic.com • Housing • United States

    This article argues that a public ownership rental model offers a superior alternative to the current system, addressing the limitations of both renting and homeownership in the United States.

    ‘My heart shattered. There’s no hope for us’: Families react to housing department’s decision on Dublin flats regeneration – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com • Housing • Ireland

    The Irish Times reports on the devastation felt by Pearse House residents in Dublin after the Department of Housing refused funding for a planned regeneration project, leaving families in overcrowded and substandard conditions.

    Contact Us | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

    hud.gov • Housing • USA

    The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides contact information for public housing residents, those using housing choice vouchers, and multifamily property residents.

    Housing news: How Dallas passed a new building code law to build more affordable homes.

    slate.com • Housing • United States

    Dallas, Texas, has passed a new building code allowing for the construction of smaller apartment buildings more quickly and cheaply, aiming to address the housing shortage.

    Affordable Housing Gap for Low-Income Renters - Business Insider

    businessinsider.com • Housing • United States

    A severe shortage of affordable rental housing exists in the US, disproportionately impacting low-income renters, particularly those from minority groups, who often work long hours in low-paying jobs.

    Cuatro pabellones militares catalogados de Arco de Ladrillo acogerĂĄn cien pisos para jĂłvenes | El Norte de Castilla

    elnortedecastilla.es • Housing • Spain

    In Valladolid, Spain, four former military buildings will be renovated to provide 100 affordable rental apartments for young people, addressing both housing needs and historic preservation.

    ABC SEVILLA 23-10-1979 pĂĄgina 55 - Archivo ABC

    abc.es • Housing • Spain

    A 1979 article details the socio-economic conditions and housing challenges in the Tres Mil Viviendas neighborhood of Seville's PolĂ­gono Sur, highlighting its diverse population and issues with illegal housing transactions.

    La alerta de “Acabemos con el negocio de la vivienda” - La Tercera

    latercera.com • Housing • World

    Protests in Spain against high housing costs highlight a growing issue that, while less acute in Chile, warrants attention due to its potential for social and political instability.

    Crise du logement ĂŠtudiant : la Banque des territoires dĂŠbloque 5 milliards

    latribune.fr • Housing • France

    France's Banque des territoires is investing €5 billion to address the student housing crisis by creating 75,000 new student housing units by 2030.