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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

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
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

First-home buyer affordability no longer just a Sydney problem

New research indicates that the challenges of first-home buyer affordability extend beyond Sydney as property prices soar across Australia.

Feb 25 • 13:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Strong rebound’ for UK housing market with 6% more homes for sale than a year ago

The UK housing market is experiencing a revival, with a significant increase in new listings and average house prices following a lengthy downturn.

Feb 25 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Public spending on housing declines for the first time since the pandemic

Public spending on housing in Spain has decreased for the first time since the pandemic, with expenditures reaching 7.613 billion euros in 2024, 200 million euros less than in 2023.

Feb 25 • 04:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government opens pre-registration for homes in the 'Amazon EcoLar' project in Manaus; see how to participate

The Amazon government has launched a pre-registration for families living in high-risk areas to join the Amazonas EcoLar housing project, with the first homes to be built in the Petrópolis neighborhood of Manaus.

Feb 24 • 16:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Paju City Secures 100 Homes for Newlyweds and New Families through 'Jeonse Lease'

Paju City has secured 100 units under the government's 'Jeonse Lease' program for newlywed and new families, marking the first of its kind in a basic local government in Gyeonggi Province and the largest nationwide, excluding metropolitan governments.

Feb 24 • 01:24 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Liberals should become ‘party for first home buyers’ and cap negative gearing, former MP says

Former Liberal MP Keith Wolahan suggests capping negative gearing to benefit first home buyers and increase housing supply.

Feb 23 • 06:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

First Home in Sight? Here's What You Should Know About the ASP System Reforms

The article discusses the recent changes in the ASP savings system in Finland, aiming to aid first-time homebuyers amidst declining housing prices.

Feb 23 • 05:35 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

New figures: Young people from wealthy families dominate the housing market in major cities

A new analysis reveals that young people from wealthy families have a significantly higher chance of buying their first home in urban areas compared to others.

Feb 20 • 15:45 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

See the map: In just a few kilometers, the share of young homeowners with wealthy parents falls from over half to zero

A new analysis reveals that young people from affluent families have a significantly better chance of purchasing their first home in major urban areas compared to those from less wealthy backgrounds.

Feb 20 • 15:45 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for New York: Kathy Hochul completed the first hotel-to-affordable housing conversion project

The first conversion of a hotel into affordable housing in New York, led by Governor Kathy Hochul, has been completed in Queens.

Feb 19 • 23:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Mortgages close 2025 above 500,000 loans and reach their best figure in 16 years

In 2025, the number of mortgages signed in Spain surpassed 500,000 for the first time in 16 years, reaching an annual total of 501,073 loans, reflecting a 17.8% increase from the previous year.

Feb 19 • 08:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'If not now, I can't buy'... Half of first-time buyers in Seoul last year were in their 30s

In 2023, nearly half of first-time homebuyers in Seoul were in their 30s, driven by rising home prices and fears of missing out on opportunities amid tightening lending regulations.

Feb 19 • 06:18 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

How it can happen that half of the Copenhagen apartments are bought by young first-time buyers

Half of the apartments in Copenhagen are being purchased by young first-time buyers despite high prices and significant down payments required.

Feb 19 • 05:33 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"It's such a crazy amount that we started by checking all the numbers to see if it was simply a mistake"

The skyrocketing real estate prices in Copenhagen have made it extraordinarily difficult for young first-time homebuyers to afford properties, yet they are purchasing at an unprecedented rate.

Feb 19 • 05:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Living in Our Place Until Old Age’... Selected as Integrated Care Cities: Hwaseong, Gwangmyeong, Ansan, Yangpyeong

Gyeonggi Province has selected four cities—Hwaseong, Gwangmyeong, Ansan, and Yangpyeong—as 'Integrated Care Cities,' aiming to build key infrastructures for healthcare, nursing, and housing by the first half of the year.

Feb 19 • 02:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

When Ilsan and Jungdong Increase 5 Times, Bundang Remains 'Zero'... Seongnam City Protests, "Clear Discrimination"

The government is facing criticism from political leaders in Seongnam and Bundang who claim they are being unfairly disadvantaged by new reconstruction policies for first-generation new towns.

Feb 19 • 02:12 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Percentage and Amount: The Unity List presents its first bid for a new housing tax

The Unity List has proposed a top tax on housing gains, highlighting the growing debate in Denmark about housing ownership and wealth inequality.

Feb 18 • 14:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Percentage and Amount: Here is the First Proposal for a Concrete New Property Tax

The debate around a new property tax in Denmark heats up as the Enhedslisten party proposes a tax on housing gains, prompted by growing concerns over wealth accumulation through property ownership.

Feb 18 • 14:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Housing: The number of building permits is rising again

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.

Feb 18 • 13:35 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
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

No apartment buildings were built in Pori last year – construction is frozen

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.

Feb 16 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Tenants in Texas: what to do in the first 24 hours if you receive an eviction notice under the new SB 38 Law

The SB 38 Law significantly alters the eviction process in Texas, shortening deadlines and expanding judicial powers starting January 1, 2026.

Feb 14 • 11:50 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Carrot Real Estate’ Trading Activity Ranked First Nationwide in Jeju

Jeju has been identified as the region with the highest trading activity in real estate transactions through Carrot, driven by its unique leasing culture.

Feb 13 • 02:25 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Homelessness: 'The apartment finally gives me peace'

Giuseppe shares his journey from 17 years of homelessness to finding peace and stability through the 'Housing First' initiative in Düsseldorf.

Feb 12 • 18:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Homelessness: Now He Fries His Fried Eggs Himself Again

Giuseppe, a 46-year-old man who has experienced 17 years of homelessness, reflects on his journey back to independence as he prepares fried eggs in his own apartment for the first time.

Feb 12 • 18:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Kokoomus minister dismisses tax relief for home buyers - 'I consider it harmful'

Finnish Minister Matias Marttinen opposes proposals to temporarily eliminate or target transfer tax relief for first-time home buyers, arguing that it could harm the housing market.

Feb 12 • 06:37 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Durazo and Sheinbaum deliver first welfare houses in Sonora; housing goal increases to 65,000

The first welfare houses have been delivered in Sonora, Mexico, as part of a government initiative to make adequate housing a right for all citizens.

Feb 12 • 04:02 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

The first 48 houses for the Welfare program are delivered in Cajeme, Sonora

The National Housing Program for Welfare has delivered the first 48 houses in Cajeme, Sonora, marking a significant step in the state's social housing policy.

Feb 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Durazo and Sheinbaum deliver the first houses of Wellbeing in Sonora; housing goal increases to 65,000

Alfonso Durazo Montaño and Claudia Sheinbaum delivered the first houses in Sonora as part of a national housing program, increasing the goal from 34,000 to 65,000 homes.

Feb 12 • 01:42 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Will the government finally deliver a housing policy that stops making a bad situation worse?

The article critiques Australia's housing policies for exacerbating the housing crisis rather than alleviating it, highlighting how government incentives increase demand and, in turn, property prices.

Feb 11 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

It’s official: how to get up to $150,000 to pay for a house in California

A new initiative in California will provide first-time homebuyers with up to $150,000 to assist with down payments, aimed at addressing housing affordability challenges.

Feb 10 • 19:29 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Commencement of construction on just over a hundred homes for first-time buyers

Construction has begun on over a hundred homes in Hafnarfjörður aimed at first-time homebuyers, with a significant portion of the units offering shared equity loans.

Feb 10 • 17:42 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Piedmont does not forget the victims of Tito: public housing for the descendants of the exiles

In Piedmont, descendants of Istrian exiles will now be eligible for public housing built for their grandparents, a decision made for the first time in Italy.

Feb 10 • 05:49 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federal Politics: Merkel will unexpectedly attend CDU party convention

Former Chancellor Merkel plans to attend the CDU convention for the first time since leaving office, raising various political implications.

Feb 9 • 17:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Mortgage rates are falling - so is there hope for first-time buyers in 2026?'

Mortgage rates in the UK are decreasing, raising questions about the feasibility of homeownership for first-time buyers by 2026.

Feb 8 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The first neighbor of the La Papallona building goes to trial: “They want to kick families out to turn it all into ‘coliving’

Residents of the historic La Papallona building in Barcelona face eviction as the property is sold to a Dutch investment fund aiming to convert it into coliving spaces.

Feb 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

First financial assistance for rent given to 25 families affected by explosion in Coyoacán

25 families affected by a gas explosion in Coyoacán received their first financial assistance for housing rent while rehabilitation work is underway.

Feb 7 • 19:36 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The first social housing in Thessaloniki – Who it concerns, photos from the inside of the apartments

Major municipalities in Greece are addressing potential homelessness by implementing social housing measures for economically vulnerable families and individuals in large cities.

Feb 7 • 05:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Price of average UK home passes £300,000 for first time, Halifax says

The average cost of a UK home has surpassed £300,000 for the first time, with house prices rising 0.7% month-on-month in January, according to Halifax.

Feb 6 • 08:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Nepotism in subsidized housing in Alicante opens the first major rift between Vox and the Valencian PP

Nepotism allegations in subsidized housing in Alicante are causing a significant division between the Vox party and the Valencian PP, leading Vox to demand the resignation of Mayor Luis Barcala and join the left in calling for an investigation commission in the regional parliament.

Feb 6 • 06:46 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Urgent Priority Agenda: These Are the Proposals from the New York City Council on Housing, Costs, and Employment

New York City Council President Julie Menin introduced a set of legislative priorities focused on affordability, economic growth, and opportunities after her first month in office.

Feb 5 • 22:01 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

What Are the Houses of the Housing for Welfare Program of Infonavit Like? These Are All the Rooms They Have | PHOTOS

The Infonavit Housing for Welfare program has delivered its first homes to eligible beneficiaries, detailing the houses' characteristics and room counts.

Feb 5 • 20:38 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Sillamäe gets its first fully renovated apartment building

Sillamäe is preparing for the complete renovation of its first apartment building, funded 80% by national resources, specifically a four-story building next to the bus station.

Feb 5 • 05:21 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Four years without my son: "The apartment saved me"

Aysan Rajabi spent four years living in a homeless shelter, separated from her son, and the 'Housing First' project ultimately saved her life and provided her with a safe home in Frankfurt.

Feb 4 • 05:55 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Andreas in Umeå has been homeless for nearly two years

Andreas became homeless nearly two years ago when his grandmother, with whom he was living, was moved to a care home, and he now hopes to receive help as Umeå municipality begins using the Housing First method to combat homelessness.

Feb 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Public Protection Jets

A controversial list of individuals who received housing from the first promotion of protected housing in Alicante in two decades includes local politicians and influential public figures amid a housing crisis.

Feb 3 • 20:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Salvador Illa Government imposes the first fines under the Housing Law and paves the way for Budget negotiations with Comuns

The Catalan government has imposed its first fines for violations of the Housing Law, fulfilling a requirement set by Comuns to negotiate this year's regional Budget.

Feb 3 • 09:59 UTC

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