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🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Women Robbed in Two Apartments in Šiauliai – Suspect Behind Bars

A man threatened women with a weapon resembling a firearm and stole money and mobile phones in two separate incidents in Šiauliai, Lithuania.

Mar 23 • 06:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Offices and apartments worth billions around railway stations

The article discusses the revival of commercial development projects around railway stations in Polish cities, focusing on urban renewal and improved services for travelers.

Mar 23 • 06:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Two funds that bought 2,490 public apartments from Gallardón and Botella are reselling them for up to six times more

Investment funds Nestar and Fidere are reselling public apartments bought from the Madrid City Council at greatly inflated prices, causing public outcry.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Dispute over passage: There is no way to new apartments

A local property owner in Munich aims to convert a dilapidated train keeper's house into living space, despite neighborhood disputes over accessibility and development plans.

Mar 22 • 15:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

In a prime area, a housing company has seized apartments from investors - An expert explains why the risks materialized

A housing company in Helsinki's Lauttasaari has seized six apartments due to unpaid fees, raising questions about the overall risk in the housing market.

Mar 22 • 08:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Rise of 'Instagrammers' in Real Estate: 'I Have Managed to Sell Five-Million-Dollar Apartments Without the Client Ever Visiting First'

A new generation of real estate agents is using social media profiles as direct marketing channels, successfully selling multimillion-dollar properties without clients needing to visit them.

Mar 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

3,700 apartments rising in Hallahverfi

A new development of 3,700 apartments is set to take place in Hallahverfi, Iceland.

Mar 20 • 15:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The End of Making Money on Apartments? The Left is Preparing a New Tax

The Polish Left party is proposing a new housing tax that will tax the value of residential properties, moving away from traditional property taxes.

Mar 20 • 15:02 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Airbnb Laws Approved: Apartments Should Be Used as Homes

New regulations in Iceland allow individuals to rent out their homes while tightening restrictions on short-term rentals in urban areas to increase housing availability.

Mar 20 • 14:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Announcing higher rent is unpleasant. But mortgages are pressuring, says the owner of 150 apartments

The article discusses the challenges faced by a landlord in Czechia regarding rental price increases due to rising mortgage pressures.

Mar 20 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

From Boeri to the TAR: recycling center closed quickly, another stop forever

A recycling center in Milan has been closed to make way for luxury apartments, leaving residents with nowhere to dispose of special and bulky waste after a court decision favored a five-star hotel that opposed the facility's proximity.

Mar 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Iran’s new supreme leader linked to properties with ‘line of sight’ into Israeli UK Embassy

Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been discovered to own luxury apartments in London that could potentially surveil the Israeli Embassy.

Mar 19 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Signing of contracts marks the final stretch for the delivery of more than 1,400 apartments in Santarém

The signing of contracts for over 1,400 new apartments in Santarém, Brazil, marks the last administrative step before official delivery later this month.

Mar 19 • 17:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Winter Surprised Developers? The Production of Apartments Clearly Slowed Down

The article discusses the slowdown in apartment construction in Poland during the winter months, raising questions about the factors influencing developer activity.

Mar 19 • 13:28 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

The sale of apartments is still increasing

Apartment sales in Denmark continued to rise in February, reaching the second-highest sale figures for the month in recorded history.

Mar 19 • 06:54 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Sale of owner-occupied apartments continues at a high pace

The sale of apartments in Denmark has remained strong, with 1,761 owner-occupied apartments sold in February, marking a slight increase from the previous year despite a decrease in Copenhagen sales.

Mar 19 • 05:24 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

USE THE OPPORTUNITY ⟩ Rental prices for apartments in Tallinn are nailed down

Rental prices for apartments in Tallinn have stabilized around an average of €14.5 per square meter, with high competition affecting landlords.

Mar 19 • 05:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

In Brno, 190 apartments will be built for two billion between the city center and commercial zones

A new residential development project in Brno plans to construct 190 apartments, costing 2 billion CZK, strategically located between the city center and commercial areas.

Mar 18 • 11:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The Still Low Effective Tax Rate on Ownership Tax Requires a Government Roadmap

This editorial discusses the recent significant increase in the public pricing of apartments in Seoul and the implications for ownership taxes, urging the government to develop a long-term roadmap for property tax reform.

Mar 18 • 10:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

He has 220 apartments worth half a billion and 15 mortgages on his neck. I want more debt, he says

The individual discusses their substantial real estate investments and willingness to incur more debt.

Mar 18 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Keys of Coslada to Become One of the Most Desirable Municipalities: 4,400 New Apartments, Logistic Power, and a Dry Port That Moves 200,000 Containers a Year

Coslada is poised to become a major logistic hub in Madrid with significant new housing and operations in place.

Mar 17 • 23:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Cheap apartments for 4 million families. The government announces a new housing strategy

The Polish government has unveiled a social housing program aimed at providing affordable rentals for 4 million families.

Mar 17 • 17:39 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Buying a newly constructed apartment or a used one to renovate: which is more convenient?

The article discusses the strategic considerations of buying newly constructed apartments versus used ones needing renovations in the current Argentine real estate market.

Mar 17 • 10:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Maraefu’ 84㎡ Property Tax Increased from 2.89 Million Won to 4.39 Million Won… Effective Tax Rate Still Low

The property tax for high-value apartments in Seoul's affluent districts is expected to rise significantly due to increasing official property prices, but the overall tax burden remains comparatively low.

Mar 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The community criticizes plans to build apartments in the Ąžuolynas sports complex

The local community continues to voice opposition to plans for apartments at the Ąžuolynas sports complex, citing public interest violations and inadequate assessments.

Mar 17 • 07:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Dom Development sees the sale of 5,000 apartments a year on the horizon

Dom Development, Poland's largest publicly traded developer, forecasts record apartment sales and dividend in 2025 after achieving significant growth in revenue and profits.

Mar 17 • 07:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul apartment official price surges by 18.67%... significant rise in the Han River belt

The official prices of apartments in Seoul have increased by 18.67% this year, more than double the national average increase of 9.16%, highlighting a stark contrast between Seoul and other regions in South Korea.

Mar 17 • 06:28 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

More free time, healthier budget or new apartments. What all Fico promised and now says he doesn't care about

Robert Fico, a Slovak politician, has recently stated that only three issues matter to him ahead of the elections, dismissing broader governmental responsibilities.

Mar 16 • 16:49 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The reconstruction of Palma will start next year. The first phase will offer 270 apartments

The redevelopment of the former Palma factory in Bratislava is set to begin next year, providing 270 apartments in its first phase along with administrative buildings.

Mar 16 • 16:25 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Apartments available in Sebastian Kulczyk's fund

Sebastian Kulczyk's investment fund is showcasing apartments at the MIPIM real estate fair in Cannes, highlighting the Polish energy transformation.

Mar 16 • 13:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Real estate agent: smaller apartments are becoming increasingly popular

A real estate agent highlights seven key trends shaping the real estate market in Estonia for 2026, emphasizing the growing popularity of smaller apartments.

Mar 16 • 12:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Being the President's Neighbor: An Exhibition about Life in Riga Castle's Official Apartments in the Interwar Period

An exhibition highlights life in the official apartments of Riga Castle during Latvia's interwar period, showcasing the lives of various staff and their families who lived there.

Mar 16 • 11:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Supply of 342 Housing Units for Youth and Newlyweds in Cheongyang by Local and Provincial Governments

The local and provincial governments have collaborated to provide affordable public rental apartments for youth and newlywed couples in Cheongyang, South Korea.

Mar 16 • 08:10 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Furnished Living: Fully Furnished and Cleared Out

The article discusses the benefits of renting fully furnished apartments in Frankfurt, particularly for short-term stays.

Mar 16 • 07:33 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Furnished Living: Fully Furnished and Cleared Out

The article discusses the benefits of furnished apartments for both short-term renters and landlords, particularly in sought-after areas.

Mar 16 • 07:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Ronson improved profits, expects increase in apartment sales and launches a student dormitory

Ronson developer reported increased revenues and profits for 2025, although they delivered fewer apartments, and anticipates improved sales in 2026 with the launch of its LivinGO platform, starting with a student dormitory.

Mar 16 • 07:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Apartments are still a gem. Only the investor mustn't be greedy, says the expert

An expert discusses the current state of the apartment market in Czechia, advising against greed among investors.

Mar 16 • 06:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

RESEARCH CONFIRMS ⟩ This type of kitchen may bring more problems than you think

New research suggests that open-plan kitchens, while popular in modern homes, may pose functional challenges in smaller apartments.

Mar 16 • 05:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The apartment building in Järvamaa with euro-priced flats did not become a success

A local government initiative in Järvamaa, Estonia, aimed to revitalize a residential building by selling apartments for one euro, but has not met expectations of success.

Mar 16 • 04:47 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The most popular rental apartments in Latvia are one- and two-room apartments; the price is 300-500 euros excluding utilities

Rental costs for one- and two-room apartments in Latvia are on the rise due to increased demand and limited supply.

Mar 16 • 02:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Litvínov did not receive a grant for the purchase of apartments in a decrepit panel building in the Janov ghetto, is considering expropriation

Litvínov city has failed to secure funding for the acquisition of apartments in a dilapidated building located in the Janov ghetto and is now contemplating expropriating the property.

Mar 15 • 21:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Some tenants are angry as new residents get cheaper apartments

Large landlords are attracting new tenants with lower rents, causing dissatisfaction among existing residents.

Mar 15 • 12:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Municipal Vacancy: Aid for School Construction Needed

Frankfurt has vacant school buildings and apartments, prompting the need for private assistance in managing these properties.

Mar 15 • 11:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The 'Green' Lipno is in bad shape and apartments will only worsen it, says a scientist

A scientist highlights the deteriorating condition of Lipno and warns that new apartments could exacerbate the situation.

Mar 15 • 10:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Rentals: how much cheaper an apartment on Maipú costs compared to Libertador

The article compares rental prices between different neighborhoods in Buenos Aires, particularly focusing on the areas around Av. del Libertador and Av. Maipú, highlighting the affordability of apartments in the latter.

Mar 15 • 09:59 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Planning to earn from rentals? They advised which apartments are better not to buy

Experts from Luminor Bank discuss key factors in choosing investment properties, emphasizing the importance of location and potential for value increase.

Mar 14 • 18:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The inheritance hunters looking for owners of empty apartments in Madrid: "We have made many people rich"

Lorenzo Navarro and his son Guillermo are investigating empty apartments in Madrid to find rightful heirs for deceased owners without known descendants.

Mar 13 • 23:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Children's birthdays in March: how much do animations cost and how to celebrate in public squares or small apartments

The article discusses the costs and logistics of celebrating children's birthdays in March, including options for hiring entertainers and hosting events in small venues or public spaces.

Mar 13 • 21:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Gas Fire in Letná. Crazy Footage from Devastated Apartments

A gas fire incident in Letná led to significant destruction in local apartments, as seen in alarming video footage.

Mar 13 • 17:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poles are increasingly choosing to vacation in apartments. Not just in the summer season

A report from Sun & Snow reveals that Poles are increasingly booking apartment stays year-round, with a notable rise in off-season travel.

Mar 13 • 14:56 UTC

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