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🇳🇴 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Four Years Until Completion of Sejong City: Tasks of the Administrative Hub Complex City Construction Agency

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.

Feb 25 • 14:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Where will Victoria’s new homes be built? Competing Liberal and Labor visions are as much about politics as planning

Political competition in Victoria over housing policy has intensified as both major parties propose contrasting visions for urban development.

Feb 25 • 14:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lee Heon-wook Takes Office as the New Head of the Korea Real Estate Agency

Lee Heon-wook has been appointed as the new head of the Korea Real Estate Agency, emphasizing the importance of real estate in societal development and pledging to enhance the agency's role.

Feb 25 • 12:36 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Trnava developer wants to build apartment buildings and family houses for 110 families in Budmerice

A Trnava development group plans to create a residential area in Budmerice, Slovakia, accommodating 110 families with various types of housing.

Feb 25 • 10:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Prague and Brno are up to three times more expensive than small towns. Housing prices are rising again

Housing prices in Prague and Brno are significantly higher than in smaller towns, with recent increases noted.

Feb 25 • 08:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Opposition to expand Melbourne CBD in bid to boost home ownership

The Victorian opposition plans to expand Melbourne's CBD and promote residential living as part of a strategy to improve home ownership ahead of the state election.

Feb 25 • 06:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bulldozer Action on Illegal Houses in Rajkot

Authorities in Rajkot have begun a demolition drive targeting illegal constructions in the city.

Feb 23 • 06:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In the Buenos Aires neighborhood conceived with Harvard, 1000 housing units will be built

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

Feb 22 • 12:46 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

If it had been in Ørestad, we would have swooned over how cozy it is

A debate arises in Politiken about whether new development will enhance or detract from Nordvest's charm, reflecting differing opinions among the reviewers.

Feb 22 • 07:18 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Labor launches SA election campaign with housing spend promise

South Australian Labor has announced significant housing initiatives during the launch of its state election campaign, including a fund for land purchases to facilitate housing development.

Feb 22 • 05:41 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Landholders fear large-scale battery project will impact housing growth

Landholders near Mount Gambier are concerned that a proposed battery energy storage project will hinder housing development in the area.

Feb 20 • 19:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The success of the House apartments reaches Praça Ana Lúcia Magalhães

House apartments are expanding into Praça Ana Lúcia Magalhães, tapping into the urban market in Bahia with functional living spaces.

Feb 20 • 18:18 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

New districts in the north and northeast: Procedure failed: Reiter demands restart for planning tens of thousands of apartments

The mayor of Munich, Dieter Reiter, has declared the urban development measures in the north and northeast of the city a failure and is calling for a restart of planning discussions to address housing shortages.

Feb 20 • 15:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mananciais Program is a rare example of continuity and a good project for the periphery

The Mananciais program in São Paulo is highlighted as a successful and enduring municipal initiative aimed at environmental risk mitigation and community improvement in peripheral areas.

Feb 20 • 14:18 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Housing Construction in Rostock: It Takes Ten Years to Obtain a Building Permit

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

Feb 20 • 10:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

In Central Bohemia, apartment construction has reached record levels and is catching up with Prague

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

Feb 20 • 08:01 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Carlos Eduardo Ramírez reelected as president of Canadevi

Carlos Eduardo Ramírez Capó has been unanimously reelected as president of the National Chamber of the Industry of Development and Promotion of Housing (Canadevi) for the 2026–2027 term, signifying strong support for his leadership in the housing sector.

Feb 19 • 20:18 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Renting apartments anew? Large cities are 'for', but significant doubts arise

The Polish Parliament is considering a project to limit the sale of municipal apartments to tenants, amidst concerns from city officials about the implications of increased regulations.

Feb 19 • 05:51 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Flats in Delhi Will Be Cheaper by 5-12 Lakhs, DDA Has Removed Parking Charges

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has abolished parking fees for its housing schemes, leading to a reduction in flat prices by 5 to 12 lakhs.

Feb 18 • 05:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Flat in Mumbai for ₹3.8 million, know the complete details of the scheme and how to apply

The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has launched a 'first come, first served' scheme for the sale of 118 affordable homes in Mumbai.

Feb 18 • 05:18 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Housing to play part in future of both old and new ABC sites in Adelaide

The ABC is relocating to new premises in Adelaide's CBD, with plans for affordable housing at both the new and old sites.

Feb 18 • 01:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The new neighborhood of Los Berrocales takes off: 7.4 billion investment and 161,000 accumulated jobs

The Los Berrocales neighborhood in Madrid is set to see significant development with a projected investment of €7.4 billion, creating 161,000 jobs and 22,285 new homes, half of which will be publicly protected.

Feb 17 • 23:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Man dies after 'industrial incident' on new build housing estate

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.

Feb 17 • 22:13 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

On the map: New Yorkdale project focuses on long-term renters

The New Yorkdale development by Fitzrovia emphasizes family-oriented living and long-term renting with spacious layouts in Toronto.

Feb 17 • 13:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Partial municipal plans

Partial municipal plans are urban planning instruments that help organize and develop specific areas within a canton in Ecuador, ensuring sustainable growth to meet social housing demands.

Feb 17 • 10:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Searching for an apartment: Protecting property

The article discusses the acute housing shortage in urban Germany and criticizes misguided approaches to solving the issue, emphasizing the disparity in rental prices and the challenges faced by low-income individuals.

Feb 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The Church Sold a Housing Estate with Residents. The City Shrugs: "Possibilities are Limited"

In Poznań, the Archdiocese has sold a housing estate, forcing residents to vacate for a new development, amid accusations of neglect from the local government.

Feb 17 • 05:12 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Experimental electric aircraft visited Bromma - the future of the airport is being investigated

An experimental electric aircraft was showcased at Bromma Airport, prompting discussions about the airport's future amid plans for housing developments.

Feb 16 • 16:06 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Growth of Pinamar: How the Map of Land Occupation Changed in the Last Decade and the Zero Zone of Conflict

The article examines the transformation of land occupation issues in Pinamar over the past decade, highlighting efforts to control the situation through specialized legal frameworks and community involvement.

Feb 16 • 13:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Abandoned UK village left a 'ghost town' with 33 unfinished new build homes boarded up

A Cornish village faces discontent as a housing development with 33 unfinished homes remains abandoned due to spiraling developer costs and planning disputes.

Feb 16 • 10:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

How housing estates were built during socialism. The film Panelstory is revived. What provoked it?

The Berlin Film Festival will present a digitized version of the social satire 'Panelstory,' highlighting the chaotic development of Jižní Město in Prague.

Feb 16 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A True Pearl ⟩ The Most Anticipated New Development in Supilinna Will Take Shape in the Coming Months

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

Feb 15 • 13:57 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Gothenburg is growing faster than Stockholm – has a central "gold nugget" in its pocket

Gothenburg's population is growing more rapidly than Stockholm's, with plans for a new urban development next to the central station, while Stockholm faces housing issues and a potential exodus of residents.

Feb 15 • 09:22 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Waterfront Sydney houses that sit above Australia's deepest coal mine

A historical transformation of Sydney's inner west reveals the transition from Australia's deepest coal mine to upscale waterfront housing.

Feb 14 • 20:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Just three meters and 3D concrete printing: Check out the house that answers the housing crisis

A project by ODA Architects showcases a viable housing solution in tight urban spaces using 3D concrete printing, aiming to address housing shortages in Luxembourg.

Feb 14 • 06:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Ciudad Maderas drives its national growth and launches a project in Aguascalientes

Ciudad Maderas is expanding its residential development projects in Aguascalientes, Mexico, focusing on infrastructure and customer financing.

Feb 13 • 20:46 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Citus plans EUR 90 million in investments and 15 development projects

Citus is planning a EUR 90 million investment to support 15 development projects, primarily focused on housing sales and strategic acquisitions.

Feb 13 • 15:37 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A LOOK AHEAD ⟩ New energy-efficient homes rise near Harku Lake

Construction of a new residential development in Haabersti, Tallinn, will begin this summer, featuring 52 energy-efficient apartments scheduled for completion in 2027.

Feb 13 • 12:57 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

250 apartments, 15.38 million euros – new social building in Riga

Riga's social housing capacity is set to increase with a new building providing 250 apartments, funded in part by the European Regional Development Fund.

Feb 13 • 09:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Kyung's Allegation of 8.5 Billion Won Price Difference... Seoul City Starts Audit of SH's Rental Housing

The Seoul City Audit Committee is investigating allegations that former councilor Kim Kyung's family company made over 8.5 billion won in profit from selling officetels to the Seoul Housing and Urban Development Corporation (SH).

Feb 13 • 08:52 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

A social housing project with 250 apartments planned on Dzelzava Street in Riga for 15 million euros

A new social housing development on Dzelzava Street in Riga aims to provide 250 apartments, with special accommodations for people with mobility disabilities, funded partly by the European Regional Development Fund.

Feb 13 • 07:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Medical, Housing, and Care All in One: Chuncheon to Create the First ‘Retirement Village’ in the Country

Chuncheon city in South Korea is set to establish the country's first retirement village that combines medical, housing, and caregiving facilities.

Feb 13 • 07:42 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Building and Living in the Upper Country: Curbed Expectations for the Construction Turbo

Despite the introduction of the 'Construction Turbo' initiative by the German Bundestag to stimulate housing development, local mayors express skepticism regarding its effectiveness in resolving structural building issues and making rents more affordable.

Feb 12 • 14:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Metsola: The margins are narrowing. Bold moves are needed to enhance competitiveness

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola emphasized the urgent need for action on affordable housing and cost of living issues in the EU.

Feb 12 • 12:47 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Want to make changes to the old American embassy

Plans are underway to demolish extensions of the former American embassy building in Reykjavik and replace them with residential housing if a zoning application is approved.

Feb 12 • 11:03 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Model project in Fürstenfeldbruck: Eco-rental apartments for municipal utility employees

A new model project in Fürstenfeldbruck aims to address the housing crisis by providing eco-friendly rental apartments for employees of the municipal utility company.

Feb 12 • 09:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Economic Justice Action Group: Estimated Profit of 8.5 Billion Won from Family Company of Former Seoul Council Member for Sale of Rental Housing

A civil society group revealed that a family company of a former Seoul council member earned an estimated profit of 8.5 billion won by selling two officetels to the Seoul Housing and Urban Development Corporation.

Feb 12 • 04:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Good apartments are getting more expensive the fastest. The rest is waiting for a buyer.

Real estate developers in Poland saw a significant decline in apartment sales during January 2026 compared to the previous month, although year-on-year sales showed a notable increase.

Feb 12 • 03:04 UTC

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