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diariosur.es • RealEstate • Spain
A new residential project in Malaga, Spain, will construct approximately 400 townhouses, resolving a long-standing issue for residents affected by a previous landslide.
irishtimes.com • RealEstate • Ireland
The average price of a second-hand home in Dublin, Ireland, is nearing €600,000 due to strong demand and low supply, leading to increased competition and higher prices.
chiemgau24.de • Politics • Germany
A protracted dispute in Prien am Chiemsee over a proposed residential development highlights disagreements between the municipality and a builder regarding access and neighbor objections.
bostonglobe.com • Politics • Massachusetts
Cambridge City Councilor Burhan Azeem's impactful housing reforms, including the ambitious six-story zoning initiative, demonstrate his political savvy and commitment to addressing the housing crisis.
parool.nl • Politics • Netherlands
Amsterdam's ambitious housing targets are clashing with the need for livable neighborhoods, forcing a reevaluation of the city's development strategy.
gauchazh.clicrbs.com.br • Politics • Brazil
The Brazilian government has expanded the income eligibility for the Minha Casa Minha Vida housing program to families earning up to R$12,000 per month.
elcorreo.com • RealEstate • Spain
The first social housing units (VPO) in Bilbao's new Zorrozaurre development are nearing completion, marking a significant milestone in the city's urban development.
elcorreo.com • RealEstate • Spain
Despite concerns about rising housing prices, the Basque Country's real estate market shows strong activity with increased sales and mortgages, yet prices remain relatively stable compared to the national average.
theage.com.au • RealEstate • Australia
Melbourne's property market saw significant growth in certain suburbs over the past decade, with areas like Cardinia Shire and Whittlesea-Wallan experiencing substantial value increases.
dailymail.co.uk • RealEstate • England
Garrington Property Finders ranks the top 21 places to live in England and Wales, considering factors like natural beauty, wellbeing, heritage, schools, jobs, and value for money.
nytimes.com • Politics • New York
A proposed 'Good Cause Eviction' bill in New York aims to protect tenants from arbitrary rent increases and lease terminations, addressing the state's high rents and limited tenant protections.
elpais.com • RealEstate • Spain
Soaring housing costs in Madrid are forcing many residents to seek more affordable options in surrounding areas like Getafe, leading to increased demand and higher rental prices.
elcorreo.com • Politics • Spain
Bilbao is requesting that the Basque Government implement rent control across the entire city, including affluent neighborhoods, to address housing affordability challenges.
odt.co.nz • Development • New Zealand
Rising development costs in Dunedin, New Zealand, are prompting developers to consider investing elsewhere, impacting housing affordability and growth.
chicagotribune.com • Politics • Illinois
A state grant will allow Elgin, Illinois, to continue housing its homeless population in a hotel through September, while the city seeks a permanent solution.
theage.com.au • RealEstate • Australia
Australia's weak anti-money laundering laws and booming property market are attracting organized crime, driving up housing prices and excluding ordinary Australians.
sandiegouniontribune.com • Politics • San Diego
San Diego City Council approved 99 zoning changes to boost housing, business districts, and behavioral health services, aiming to address affordable housing shortages and improve the city's infrastructure.
derehamtimes.co.uk • News • England
A family in Dereham, England, was relocated due to a latex allergy but found their temporary housing even worse, prompting them to start a fundraiser for families facing similar situations.
elcorreo.com • Law • Spain
The Basque Country's Superior Court of Justice annulled a regulation requiring rental contracts or property ownership to receive the RGI (Guaranteed Income), impacting access to social welfare.
dnevnik.bg • Politics • Bulgaria
Despite a Strasbourg court's injunction, buildings in Sofia's 'Sugar Factory' district were demolished, leaving around 200 people homeless and raising concerns about human rights violations.
smh.com.au • Politics • Australia
Australian political parties' housing policies are largely ineffective, with only Labor's plan to increase housing supply showing promise.
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.
newsday.com • Development • New York
The article discusses the need for Oyster Bay Town to guide the redevelopment of the dying Sunrise Mall, considering options beyond warehousing and emphasizing the potential for a mixed-use development including housing.
brusselstimes.com • Politics • Belgium
Undocumented migrant women in Belgium occupied a building in Forest to protest their lack of rights and demand better housing and working conditions.
elpais.com • Politics • Catalonia
Catalonia's Parliament is moving forward with a law to regulate short-term rentals, aiming to address housing shortages and price controls, despite opposition from the real estate sector.
thelocal.dk • Demography • Denmark
A YouGov survey reveals significant regional variations in residential longevity within Denmark, with Zealand residents exhibiting the highest tendency to remain in their homes for extended periods.
estadao.com.br • RealEstate • Brazil
Brazilian entrepreneur Alexandre Frankel is launching a new line of senior-friendly apartments in São Paulo, addressing the growing need for adapted housing for an aging population.
prensa.com • Politics • Panama
Panama's National Assembly approved a new preferential interest rate regime for home loans, reducing subsidized rates while aiming for government savings.
nypost.com • RealEstate • Florida
Soaring insurance costs, hefty assessments, and lending restrictions are forcing many Florida condo owners to sell at a loss, creating a crisis in the state's condo market.
bangordailynews.com • Development • Maine
While Ellsworth, Maine, embraces development and experiences population growth, neighboring towns implement measures to curb large-scale expansion.
thisismoney.co.uk • RealEstate • UnitedKingdom
Despite high average asking prices, buyers in specific UK locations can find homes selling significantly below asking price due to market conditions and seller urgency.
sfstandard.com • Politics • San Francisco
In San Francisco, the misuse of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is hindering development, particularly of grocery stores and housing, due to frivolous appeals driven by special interests.
thecourier.co.uk • Technology • Scotland
A Dundee couple launched a tech company to combat damp and mold in homes using sensors and tenant input.
elpais.com • Economics • Spain
The Spanish government announces a €1.3 billion investment over 10 years in a new strategic project to boost industrialized housing construction, aiming to increase affordability and address the housing shortage.
housingwire.com • Lawsuit • New Jersey
New Jersey's attorney general filed an antitrust lawsuit against RealPage and 10 landlords, alleging that their use of rent-setting software artificially inflated rental prices and contributed to the state's affordable housing crisis.
irishtimes.com • Sports • Ireland
Rural depopulation in County Clare, Ireland, is impacting Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) clubs, leading to declining player numbers in some areas and prompting the appointment of a demographics officer.
nytimes.com • RealEstate • UnitedStates
A Los Angeles family's quest to find a larger home within their $800,000 budget reveals the challenges of the competitive housing market.
elcomercio.es • RealEstate • Spain
Avilés City Council has approved a plan to build 170 homes in the Miranda neighborhood, including public housing and a new park.
southernstar.ie • Politics • Ireland
Senator Nicole Ryan argues that strict planning laws are causing a decline in the Irish-speaking population in Gaeltacht areas of Ireland.
prensa.com • Finance • Panama
Panama's Law 468 establishes preferential interest rates for mortgages to boost housing sales and construction, offering varying discounts based on loan amounts and geographic region.
smh.com.au • Finance • Australia
A young Australian couple shares their experience utilizing the Labor party's 5% deposit home buyer scheme, highlighting both the advantages and challenges.
telegraph.co.uk • Politics • UK
The UK government's plan to house migrants in privately rented homes has sparked controversy, with critics arguing it exacerbates the housing crisis and prioritizes migrants over British citizens.
startribune.com • Politics • Minnesota
The Minnesota Legislature is debating the 'Yes to Homes' package, a bipartisan housing reform bill aimed at alleviating the state's housing shortage, facing opposition from city officials concerned about local control.
irishtimes.com • Politics • Ireland
The Irish government is considering expanding the Land Development Agency's (LDA) remit to increase housing output and address the country's housing crisis.
odt.co.nz • Politics • New Zealand
Concerns have been raised regarding a potential conflict of interest on a Dunedin hearings panel due to a councilor's prior advocacy on heritage issues.
gestion.pe • Finance • Peru
Traditional mortgages in Peru offer lower interest rates than those facilitated by the MiVivienda fund, due to differences in borrower risk profiles and property values.
irishtimes.com • Politics • Ireland
Ireland's lengthy and complex planning processes, hindering both small-scale projects and large-scale infrastructure developments, are analyzed, suggesting legislative changes as a potential solution.
thecourier.co.uk • Politics • Scotland
Angus Council in Scotland is proposing roof replacements for 25 council houses containing the dangerous material Raac, while ruling out compulsory purchases for nearby privately owned homes.
gazettenet.com • Development • Massachusetts
Northampton's Planning Board approved a five-story apartment building downtown and is considering another four-story building, sparking debate among residents about housing needs versus neighborhood preservation.
nytimes.com • Architecture • USA
An architect resigned from a University of California, Santa Barbara design review committee in protest over the approval of a new dorm designed by billionaire Charles T. Munger, citing concerns about its design and potential negative impact on students.
irishtimes.com • Politics • Ireland
Controversy surrounds the proposed salary for the head of Ireland's new housing activation office, with Fianna Fáil stating it will be significantly lower than the initially suggested €430,000.
mexico.as.com • Finance • Mexico
This article details the requirements for applying for an Infonavit mortgage loan in Mexico in 2025, outlining the necessary documents and general eligibility criteria.
theglobeandmail.com • RealEstate • Canada
A new analysis reveals a significant disparity in housing affordability across Canadian cities, with Vancouver being the most unaffordable and cities like St. John's offering more sustainable housing markets for first-time homebuyers.
elnortedecastilla.es • RealEstate • Spain
Valladolid's Las Eras neighborhood is undergoing a residential transformation with the construction of 50 new apartments by the regional government, alongside plans for further development on a former police station site.
telegraph.co.uk • Politics • England
The Rochdale council's decision to impose a council tax surcharge on its 33 second homeowners is criticized as an excessive measure given the minimal impact of second homes on the local housing market.
theage.com.au • RealEstate • Australia
Several Melbourne suburbs are defying the downward property trend, experiencing increased buyer activity and competition, particularly from interstate investors.
prensa.com • Finance • Panama
Banks in Panama are halting subsidized mortgages due to ambiguities in a new law concerning preferential interest rates, creating uncertainty in the housing market.
elnortedecastilla.es • News • Spain
Several building occupations occurred in Valladolid, Spain, during the May Day long weekend, prompting police intervention and highlighting ongoing issues with illegal occupation.
inews.co.uk • Finance • UK
A British Navy veteran faces losing his home due to a high-interest mortgage resulting from the 2008 financial crisis and subsequent government decisions.
irishtimes.com • Politics • Ireland
Insufficient water and sewage capacity in Dublin threatens a planned 6,000-home suburb, highlighting Ireland's infrastructure challenges.
irishtimes.com • Development • Ireland
Despite concerns from Uisce Éireann about water capacity, Irish Rail and the NTA urge Dublin City Council to maximize housing density in the planned Ballyboggan suburb.
irishtimes.com • Politics • Ireland
€20.5 million in unpaid derelict site levies in Ireland highlights the failure of local authorities to enforce regulations, leaving land hoarders to profit from inaction.
elperiodico.com • Politics • Spain
Miquel Borràs, the new president of the Barcelona Neighborhood Associations Federation, criticizes the city's political leadership for prioritizing economic lobbies over citizen concerns.
irishtimes.com • Politics • Ireland
This article discusses Ireland's current struggles with infrastructure projects, contrasting the ambition of the Ardnacrusha hydroelectric scheme a century ago with the present-day challenges of housing, water, and energy infrastructure.
elnortedecastilla.es • News • Spain
Emilio Barrul, a 71-year-old man living in a self-built shack in Valladolid, Spain, faces eviction as urban development works encroach upon his home.
theage.com.au • Politics • Australia
The 2025 Victorian budget elicits mixed reactions from residents, with some praising investments in public transport and healthcare while others express concerns about insufficient funding for social housing and economic challenges.
elpais.com • Politics • Spain
The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) has proposed a series of fiscal and regulatory measures to address Spain's housing crisis, aiming to curb speculative practices and increase affordable housing.
elpais.com • Politics • Spain
The PSOE has proposed a new law in Spain that significantly expands tax breaks for landlords who lower rental prices, aiming to incentivize affordability even outside of designated tension zones.
thecourier.co.uk • Development • Scotland
A proposed 187-home development in Stanley, Scotland, faces opposition due to community concerns about road safety, despite officials recommending approval.
cnnbrasil.com.br • News • Brazil
A protest in São Paulo disrupted train service and caused major traffic delays on Marginal Pinheiros due to a demonstration demanding improved housing conditions.
newsday.com • RealEstate • Long Island
Long Island's empty malls present an opportunity to address the housing crisis by redeveloping the large vacant properties, but zoning changes and community support are needed.
smh.com.au • Politics • Australia
The failure of a proposal to build a mini-city at Rosehill racecourse in Sydney leaves the NSW Premier facing criticism and a need to find alternative housing solutions.
zeit.de • RealEstate • Germany
The article discusses the rising rent prices in German cities, focusing on the political debate surrounding the Mietpreisbremse (rent control) and its impact on the housing market.
concordmonitor.com • RealEstate • New Hampshire
Half of the newly opened Circa Apartments, a renovated former church in Concord, New Hampshire, are already leased, offering a small increase in downtown housing options.
irishtimes.com • Politics • Ireland
Dublin City Council is paying €2 million annually to rent a vacant hostel, Avalon House, leading to questions about public funds management.
irishtimes.com • Lifestyle • Ireland
A writer reflects on the challenges and ultimately the enduring appeal of living in Dublin, despite its high cost of living and other drawbacks.
smh.com.au • Finance • World
A retired homeowner contemplates selling their unit due to rising strata fees and explores alternative housing options, including renting and investing.
latercera.com • Politics • Chile
Presidential candidate Gonzalo Winter proposes the creation of a public construction company and a public land bank to address Chile's housing deficit.
smh.com.au • Politics • Australia
After the rejection of a plan to build housing on Rosehill racecourse, the New South Wales government is considering Glebe Island as an alternative location for high-density apartments.
parool.nl • Transportation • Netherlands
Amsterdam's Noord district faces worsening public transport despite plans to alleviate the city's housing shortage, causing concern among residents and officials.
latercera.com • Politics • Chile
Gonzalo Winter, a presidential candidate in Chile, proposes limiting the influence of financial actors who buy homes as investments to address the housing crisis.
theage.com.au • Politics • Australia
The Victorian government's approval of a high-rise apartment project in Greensborough overrides local council objections and raises concerns about community consultation and planning processes.
irishtimes.com • Politics • Ireland
The Irish government terminated seven international protection accommodation contracts in the first four months of 2025 due to noncompliance with regulations, while simultaneously adding more contracts, sparking debate about the efficiency and fairness of the system.
diariosur.es • RealEstate • Spain
Málaga's City Council is moving forward with a 15-year-delayed project to build a new neighborhood with 800 subsidized housing units.
therealdeal.com • Politics • United States
San Francisco is poised to implement a new tax incentive program to spur the conversion of downtown office spaces into much-needed housing.
20minutos.es • RealEstate • Spain
Santa Coloma de Gramenet offers the most affordable housing options within a 15-minute drive of Barcelona, providing a cheaper alternative to the city's high property costs.
bostonglobe.com • Law • Massachusetts
A Massachusetts judge dismissed lawsuits from nine towns challenging a state housing law requiring increased multifamily housing near MBTA transit.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York
This article analyzes the multifaceted challenges facing New York City's real estate market, including low vacancy rates, stalled development projects, and political headwinds.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York
The 2025 New York State budget includes a new voucher program, makes it easier to convert rentals into condos under certain conditions, and allocates funds for mixed-income housing, while other areas like environmental review reform impact future housing development.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York
A former event space in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, is slated for conversion into a six-story mixed-use building with residential apartments and retail space.
therealdeal.com • Politics • New York
This article details the residential locations of New York City mayoral candidates, highlighting the diversity of housing situations among them.
therealdeal.com • Politics • New York
Three New York City mayoral candidates debated housing policies at a recent forum, focusing on rent regulation, mayoral influence over the Rent Guidelines Board, and the potential impact of federal funding cuts.
therealdeal.com • Politics • New York
Andrew Cuomo's mayoral campaign and housing plan are creating significant ripples in New York City's real estate market, sparking both financial contributions and criticism from rival candidates.
therealdeal.com • Politics • New York
Four New York City mayoral candidates criticized Andrew Cuomo's housing plan and his ties to the real estate industry, highlighting his campaign's substantial funding from real estate donors.
therealdeal.com • Politics • New York
This article critiques New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's housing plan, arguing that its proposals are unrealistic and financially unfeasible.
therealdeal.com • Politics • New York
A new statewide tenant advocacy group, the New York State Tenant Bloc, is launching to counter the real estate industry's influence on elections and advocate for rent stabilization.
advertiserandtimes.co.uk • Development • England
Despite resident and parish council objections, the New Forest District Council approved a controversial plan to build 20 homes on land at Everton Nurseries, incorporating affordable housing but raising concerns about overdevelopment and safety.
crainsgrandrapids.com • RealEstate • Grand Rapids
Grand Action 2.0 is seeking developers for a 21-story, 475-unit mixed-use residential tower near the Acrisure Amphitheater in Grand Rapids, Michigan, leveraging a substantial state incentives package.
latercera.com • Politics • Chile
Jeannette Jara, a Chilean political candidate, pledges to build 360,000 new homes to tackle the housing shortage if elected.
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.
prensa.com • Politics • Panama
Panama's National Assembly's Economic and Finance Committee approved a bill to suspend a law establishing preferential interest rates, sparking debate about its impact on housing projects and the banking sector.