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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.