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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Arizona: Katie Hobbs celebrates the first approval of groundwater conservation 'from agriculture to the city'

Katie Hobbs, the Governor of Arizona, celebrates the rapid approval of a groundwater conservation program aimed at ensuring sustainable water supply for urban growth in the state.

Feb 26 • 12:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Denmark Faces a Pivotal Election

Denmark is approaching a significant election that may shape its future for years, reflecting on various ongoing issues.

Feb 26 • 11:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Central Group plans when and how to resume construction. We will prepare 2000 apartments, said its head

Central Group has announced plans to resume construction and is preparing to build 2000 new apartments in response to market demands.

Feb 26 • 11:46 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Riga will charge rent for municipal apartments

The Riga City Council has approved a new system for charging rent on municipal apartments effective July, a move that has not been taken previously.

Feb 26 • 11:19 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

400 new student apartments will be built here

The municipality of Oslo has sold a site at Økern to the student welfare organization (SiO) for the construction of 400 new student apartments.

Feb 26 • 10:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'Accelerate housing supply including third new towns' order

President Yoon has instructed to expedite the development of public housing sites in the metropolitan area, including the third new towns, emphasizing the need for efficient progress.

Feb 26 • 10:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Breaking news of political developments, live | Feijóo calls for the return of the emeritus King to Spain after declassification of 23-F documents

Political leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo calls for the return of Spain's emeritus King following the declassification of documents related to the failed coup attempt on February 23, 1981.

Feb 26 • 10:07 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Mamdani's rent freeze, tax hikes a 'one-two wealth destruction punch,' economists warn

Economists are concerned that Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed rent freeze and tax increases could severely impact New York's housing market and broader economic stability.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

From expensive accommodation to an apartment. Diaconia West has already helped thousands of Ukrainian refugees

The article discusses the work of Diaconia West in providing assistance to Ukrainian refugees in Czechia, recently transitioning them from costly temporary accommodations to permanent housing.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cap on rents and housing challenges in Mexico City

The imposition of a rent cap in Mexico City introduces new challenges for housing affordability and market investment, while highlighting deep-seated issues in the informal rental sector.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Vantaa Received the Most Basic Social Assistance Last Year – Check the List of Municipalities Where Assistance Was Most Common

Last year, Vantaa had the highest number of recipients of basic social assistance in Finland, as new statistics show an increase in both the number of recipients and the payments made.

Feb 26 • 09:47 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Residents with low incomes and families with children will receive housing benefits

The Latvian parliament has approved changes to the social assistance law to increase housing benefits for low-income residents and families with children amid rising living costs.

Feb 26 • 09:46 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Barcelona raised the tourist tax to one of the highest in Europe

Barcelona has increased its tourist tax, making it one of the highest in Europe, to limit visitor numbers and fund affordable housing programs.

Feb 26 • 09:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

House prices continued to drop in January

In January, the prices of old apartments decreased by 2.8% compared to the previous year, with the largest drops observed in Helsinki and Turku.

Feb 26 • 08:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Vejminek in Pečky is an elegant solution for cohabitation of the older generation and the younger part of the family

The article discusses how the Vejminek project in Pečky serves as an elegant solution for multi-generational living arrangements.

Feb 26 • 08:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Labour update on increasing limit for ISA savers

The UK Labour Party has provided updates on potential changes to the Individual Savings Account (ISA) limits, particularly concerning Help to Buy ISAs for home purchases.

Feb 26 • 08:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Overtourism' in Barcelona, Spain doubles tourist tax…up to 15 euros per night

Barcelona has doubled its tourist tax amid rising complaints from residents about overtourism and its impact on housing prices.

Feb 26 • 07:58 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

From depreciated panel buildings to investment hit. They are rising in price faster than new buildings

The article discusses the rising prices of old panel buildings in Czechia, which have become popular investment options due to their increasing value.

Feb 26 • 07:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Polish on Their Own or on Someone Else's: How Do We Want to Live?

The article discusses the trends in property ownership and rental in Poland, highlighting a potential increase in the preference for renting over ownership by 2040.

Feb 26 • 07:37 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Heating bills support temporarily raised for housing benefits and its recipients expanded

Due to rising heating costs in Latvia during a cold winter, the government has decided to temporarily increase housing benefits for lower-income households until April 30th.

Feb 26 • 07:33 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Rent cap in CDMX will end up raising housing costs

A recent Supreme Court decision in Mexico City limits rent increases to inflation rates, which may exacerbate housing affordability issues rather than solve them.

Feb 26 • 07:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Now it has been revealed: This place had the most basic social welfare recipients - One group stood out

The number of basic social welfare recipients in Finland increased significantly last year, with Vantaa having the highest proportion of recipients compared to its population.

Feb 26 • 06:56 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

How wealthy parents transfer housing millions to their children

A significant number of young first-time homebuyers in Copenhagen are able to purchase properties with the financial assistance of their wealthy parents, raising questions about the dynamics of wealth transfer in the housing market.

Feb 26 • 06:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Estonian Households Are Struggling More with Loan Payments

The amount of overdue loans in Estonia has been gradually increasing, with a rise in new housing loans and a prolonged loan period.

Feb 26 • 06:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Consumers' confidence is getting weaker

Consumer confidence in Finland has further declined, according to Statistics Finland, with significant implications for big purchases and borrowing.

Feb 26 • 06:32 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Heat price jump: energy-inefficient apartment buildings pay the most

In Lithuania, rising heating prices disproportionately impact energy-inefficient apartment buildings, leading to increased heating bills for residents.

Feb 26 • 06:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The best housing plan. Only 50 billion missing per year

The article discusses a proposed housing plan in Czechia that requires an additional annual funding of 50 billion CZK to be effective.

Feb 26 • 06:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Caught Up in a Government Program? There Were to Be Apartments, but There Is an Ongoing Investigation. 'This Is Absurd'

The 'Mieszkanie Plus' program, aimed at providing affordable housing, has faced an investigation as it significantly underdelivered on its promises, leading to dissatisfaction among those who believed in the initiative.

Feb 26 • 05:07 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Answered whether rental housing in the capital will continue to rise: compared prices in Vilnius and Western Europe

The rental prices in Vilnius are expected to remain stable this year compared to last year's average of 14.8 euros per square meter, while prices for housing for sale are projected to increase.

Feb 26 • 04:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Seven graphs to understand occupations and evictions in Spain

The Spanish Congress is set to vote on an anti-eviction moratorium amidst political opposition, highlighting rising concerns about property occupations and evictions in the country.

Feb 26 • 04:45 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Over a Billion Fear Losing Land and Homes Within Five Years

A UN-backed report reveals that over a billion people globally fear losing land and homes within the next five years, highlighting ongoing land insecurity and the need for better land rights policies.

Feb 26 • 04:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Condemned to Uncertainty

The article discusses the ongoing uncertainties faced by young immigrants with university degrees, particularly regarding their ability to build a stable life away from home.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

New incentives for tenants: free months - no rent deposit

Landlords in Finland are competing for tenants by offering incentives such as free rent months and waiving deposit requirements amid a shift in the rental market.

Feb 26 • 03:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Credit is Back in the Game. Revival in the Market in 2026

The article discusses the anticipated growth in the Polish credit market for 2026, driven by declining interest rates and increased demand for both personal and business loans.

Feb 26 • 03:34 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

House on Bømlo Engulfed in Flames

Emergency services responded to a house fire in Bømlo, Norway, early Thursday morning, with the building fully engulfed and no risk of spreading to other structures.

Feb 26 • 03:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

USU: Loan repayment periods for mortgages are set to increase – experts completely dismiss the idea

Finnish financial regulators criticize a government proposal to extend mortgage repayment periods to 35 years, warning of increased household debt risks.

Feb 26 • 03:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon's approval rating at 67%, the highest since inauguration... 62% say 'multi-home policy was good'

President Yoon's approval rating has risen to 67%, reaching a record high since he took office, with many respondents supporting his housing policy.

Feb 26 • 02:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice orders CDHU and City Hall to renovate closed buildings or provide new housing in Marília

A court has ordered the CDHU and Marília's City Hall to either renovate closed buildings or provide alternative housing for displaced families.

Feb 25 • 23:23 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

‘It’s a horrible feeling’: Loma Bropho has been unable to find a secure home for her six children for two years

Loma Bropho, a single mother in Perth, struggles to find stable housing for her six children after two years of homelessness and uncertainty.

Feb 25 • 22:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daniel Noboa announces reform for companies to reduce income tax by donating social housing

President Daniel Noboa announced a reform allowing companies to deduct up to 30% of their income tax when donating social housing.

Feb 25 • 20:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Thank You, Landlord [Knock! Korean Society]

The article reflects on the author's personal experiences with changing landlords and the emotional complexities surrounding renting in South Korea.

Feb 25 • 20:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Barcelona doubles the rate it charges tourists and becomes one of the highest in Europe

Barcelona has raised its tourist tax to potentially 15 euros per night, aiming to manage tourist numbers and support affordable housing initiatives.

Feb 25 • 20:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Helsinki demolishes 15 Heka rental houses in Ala-Malmi – Kirsi Huhta shares her feelings as home is threatened

The Helsinki city council has approved a zoning change in Ala-Malmi that paves the way for the demolition of 15 rental houses to make way for new housing.

Feb 25 • 18:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Flood destroys bridge and leaves veterinary center and kennel with 600 animals isolated in Ubá

Heavy rains in Ubá, Brazil, have led to a bridge collapse, isolating a veterinary center and kennel housing 600 animals due to flooding.

Feb 25 • 18:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

John Lewis scraps £500m deal to build 1,000 rental homes

The John Lewis Partnership has canceled a planned £500 million project to construct 1,000 rental homes due to challenging economic conditions.

Feb 25 • 18:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Grenfell Tower update as 'painful' police wait triggers demand from MPs

MPs are urging police to accelerate their investigation into the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire as the government announces a new crackdown on dangerous construction materials.

Feb 25 • 17:39 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Will Real Estate Funds, Into Which Ordinary People Invest, Be Allowed in the State Rental Housing Scheme?

The Slovak government has relaxed criteria for selecting investment partners in the state-supported rental housing scheme, allowing collective investment funds to participate.

Feb 25 • 16:43 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

News Overview: These are the News of the Day

Today's news highlights from Munich include discussions on local government salaries, housing plans, tourism, and voter turnout ahead of upcoming elections.

Feb 25 • 16:23 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

A new building has been constructed in Tartu to replace a slanted apartment building

A new building has been completed in Tartu, Estonia, to replace a slanted apartment that was deemed unusable due to construction issues.

Feb 25 • 15:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Discrimination: No German Name, No Apartment

Rahmad Qanbari, a 46-year-old Afghan man in Germany with strong qualifications for tenancy, has faced difficulties in securing housing, which he attributes to discrimination based on his name and ethnic background.

Feb 25 • 15:42 UTC

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