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Calgary has launched a Backyard Suites Incentive Program to encourage the construction of additional living units, providing homeowners with financial support for building suites.

A recent court ruling in São Paulo prohibits new constructions in specific areas affected by zoning changes, impacting 102 properties and highlighting the city's regulatory focus on housing density.

A wall collapsed during a public housing construction project in Mooca, São Paulo, burying several parked cars but fortunately causing no injuries.

The expected number of new housing units in Seoul for next year is projected to decrease by approximately 10,000 compared to this year, according to a report by the Korea Real Estate Agency and Real Estate R114.

The housing market in Pyeongtaek is recovering as Hyundai Construction's new project gains attention and Samsung Electronics resumes construction of a semiconductor plant.

Residents have moved into a newly constructed apartment building in Tartu, replacing a previously demolished tilted structure.

Governor JB Pritzker has unveiled the BUILD Plan to address Illinois' housing crisis by facilitating and accelerating home construction.

A couple in Ukraine built a small, affordable house in their backyard using simple materials, defying skepticism from neighbors.

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

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

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.

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

Sejong City, a planned administrative city in South Korea, is set to complete its construction in 2028, with ongoing work on public rental housing and infrastructure across six designated living areas.

A company in Gaza is set to construct a housing complex financed by the UAE to aid thousands of displaced Palestinians in an area under Israeli military control.

Families affected by the construction of Madrid's Metro Line 7B participated in a protest on the show 'La Revuelta', highlighting the impact on their lives due to housing loss.

The Argentine real estate market is seeing record sales while construction lags behind due to various factors, including a resurgence in mortgage lending.

The Spanish government announced a new housing initiative aimed at addressing the country’s housing crisis, proposing the construction of 15,000 social rental homes annually, backed by European recovery funds and private investments.

The Canadian government is expanding military housing with over 900 new units for CFB Kingston as part of a nationwide construction program.

The Supreme Court of Spain has upheld a Barcelona ordinance mandating that 30% of new residential construction must be allocated for affordable housing.

South Africa is grappling with a persistent shortage of affordable housing for its low-income population, despite government initiatives since the end of apartheid.

The Olympic Neighborhood in Buenos Aires is set to see the construction of over 1000 new housing units by 2026, attracting significant private investment.

The Vilnius district will see the construction of three group living houses to meet the growing demand for such services, providing 30 new spaces for residents in a safe and modern environment.

A Texas couple built a $33,000 mini house for the mother to provide her with a permanent living space, sharing their challenges and insights from the construction process.

The city of Krnov in Czechia is providing free plots of land for house construction to flood victims.

Construction costs continue to rise, significantly impacted by the fluctuating dollar exchange rate.

In Rostock, obtaining a building permit for housing construction takes about ten years, highlighting inefficiencies in urban development processes.

Record levels of apartment construction in Central Bohemia are approaching those in Prague.

Bonava Latvia is investing 11.5 million euros in the construction of two six-story apartment buildings in Torņakalns, Riga, offering 120 apartments with modern and sustainable features.

The BUILD Plan announced by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker aims to accelerate the construction of affordable housing in response to a housing crisis in the state.

Iceland's parliament has approved the merger of the Planning Agency into the Housing and Construction Agency, with a new name reflecting the expanded responsibilities.

Infonavit announced an increase in its housing construction target for Zacatecas to 14,000 units as part of its Wellbeing program, requiring an investment of over 8.4 billion pesos.

Miguel Varela, the mayor of Zacatecas, has secured a historic investment for the construction of social housing in the city, aiming to provide decent housing for families without financing options.

Germany faces a worsening housing shortage, with construction failing to keep up with demand and rising rental and purchase prices.

The number of building permits in Germany has increased for the first time in 2025 after a three-year decline, with nearly 240,000 permits issued.

A new construction law draft fails to address the short-term rental issues in Rovaniemi, allowing current short-term rental practices to continue.

A report reveals that land prices in Australia have surged by over 500% since 2000, with implications for housing availability and costs.

A man died in an industrial accident at a new housing development in Sprowston, near Norwich, prompting an investigation by local police and the Health and Safety Executive.

An expert argues that even a massive construction of 1.2 million homes in Australia will not significantly improve housing affordability.

The opposition councilors in Milan have presented a motion to the administration regarding blocked construction projects, but the majority has blocked it.

Housing construction in Finland continues to decline, with last year seeing a drop in new completions and building permits.

Spain's new housing fund is projected to take 45 years to address the country's housing crisis despite a planned investment of 23 billion euros to build 15,000 homes annually.

Ontario has reported a 12% increase in housing starts in January 2026 compared to January 2025, marking a recovery from years of decline in the homebuilding industry.

The end of Italy's superbonus program and the upcoming conclusion of the PNRR requires a shift in construction strategies towards energy efficiency and social housing initiatives.

The Ecuadorian government aims to reduce the housing deficit by 20% by constructing 200,000 new homes by 2029.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced that a new sovereign fund will finance the construction of 15,000 affordable homes annually, mobilizing €23 billion for this initiative.

Pori, Finland, saw no new apartment buildings constructed last year for the first time since the 2000s, indicating a significant halt in construction activity across the country.

This article discusses the current paradox in the Spanish housing market, focusing on the obstacles to housing construction despite rising prices.

Espoo is pushing for an increase in owner-occupied housing, demanding that 45% of new residential areas consist of homes available for purchase, in contrast to the current trend favoring rental apartments.

Construction of Aedlinna Kodude has begun in Supilinna, which will add nine charming family homes to Meloni street by the end of the year.

Czech building authorities issued 61,613 permits in 2022, a reduction of about 10,500 from the previous year, indicating a concerning trend in construction activity.