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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The market finds new tricks to evade the seasonal rental regulations in Catalonia

The article discusses how landlords in Catalonia are finding new loopholes to bypass regulatory measures imposed on seasonal rentals.

Mar 23 • 04:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

It takes years to save for a mortgage contribution

The article discusses the impact of recent interest rate cuts on Polish people's mortgage eligibility and the challenges of saving for the required down payment.

Mar 23 • 04:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Student debt eats away home deposit savings to the tune of £2,000 a year, says Barclays

A Barclays report reveals that individuals with student debt save nearly £2,000 less annually for home deposits compared to those without such loans.

Mar 23 • 00:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK's most affordable town for family home where mortgage payments cost £325

Shildon, County Durham, is identified as the most affordable town in the UK for families, with average mortgage payments of £325 due to low house prices.

Mar 23 • 00:01 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

After the election, Christiansborg must take responsibility for the housing market in Copenhagen

The article discusses the severe housing crisis in Copenhagen, highlighting the dramatic increase in prices and the challenges faced by potential buyers.

Mar 23 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Home hits the property market for just £1 - but with a huge catch

A two-bedroom house in Houghton Le Spring, Tyne and Wear, is listed for just £1 but comes with significant fire damage and concerns from potential buyers.

Mar 22 • 18:23 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 Mundo
National & Local

Empty Spain accumulates 45% of total empty houses: "If we solve housing here, we also solve part of the problem in the cities"

Spain faces a housing crisis, particularly in depopulated areas where 45% of empty houses are located, prompting calls for mobilizing these homes into the rental market.

Mar 21 • 21:39 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

What Does the World Cost?: Has Vonovia Overplayed its Hand?

The article examines Vonovia's business struggles despite having a strong presence in sought-after housing markets.

Mar 21 • 13:44 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mortgage Loans: Banks Strike Back and Lower Rates to Below 10%

In Argentina, banks have started to lower mortgage rates below 10% after a period of high interest rates, providing new opportunities for potential homebuyers.

Mar 21 • 11:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Lee advises voluntary repayment of loans used for home purchase before prosecution

President Lee has advised that individuals voluntarily repay loans used inappropriately for home purchases before facing criminal charges.

Mar 21 • 05:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

600,000 rental contracts at risk of "legal insecurity" after Sánchez's decree

The Spanish government's new housing decree, amid a national crisis, is putting 600,000 rental contracts at risk of legal uncertainty.

Mar 20 • 23:06 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Impending Vacancy Wave: 'Silver Tsunami' on the Housing Market?

A recent article raises concerns about a potential crisis in the housing market due to predictions of a 'Silver Tsunami' after 2040, leading to widespread media attention.

Mar 20 • 11:43 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Impending Vacancy Wave: 'Silver Tsunami' in the Housing Market?

A report highlighting a potential collapse in the housing market post-2040, referred to as the 'Silver Tsunami,' has gained significant media attention, sparking debates over its validity.

Mar 20 • 11:43 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Get me a 3BHK, take half the rent! A young man's offer while searching for a house in Bengaluru

A frustrated young man in Bengaluru has taken to social media to offer half a month's rent as an incentive for anyone who helps him find a 3BHK apartment in certain localities.

Mar 20 • 08:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Home buyers told to consider 'controversial' move as mortgage rates soar

As mortgage rates rise sharply, home buyers are urged to consider potentially controversial financial decisions amidst global economic uncertainties.

Mar 20 • 08:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Shorter workday may increase property prices and hinder construction in the country, says construction sector

A proposed reduction in the work schedule in Brazil could raise property costs and slow down construction projects, according to a study by the Brazilian Chamber of Construction Industries (Cbic).

Mar 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Positive prospects for Titan with a 400 million euro business plan

Titan Group is entering a new fiscal year with a cautiously optimistic outlook, backed by a 350 to 400 million euro investment program for 2026, despite existing geopolitical uncertainties and economic pressures.

Mar 20 • 05:08 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Renting real estate in Tallinn is beyond many people's means

Renting property in Tallinn is becoming increasingly unaffordable, forcing tenants to make uncomfortable compromises between cost and quality.

Mar 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Shoppers welcome renovation plans for Melbourne's second-oldest market

Plans for a $1 billion redevelopment of Dandenong Market in Melbourne aim to add 1,000 new homes and enhance pedestrian spaces while maintaining the market’s multicultural identity.

Mar 19 • 18:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Homes Under the Hammer bungalow gets £100K renovation and almost doubles in value

A bungalow featured on 'Homes Under the Hammer' in Barry, South Wales received a £100K renovation, significantly increasing its value post-renovation.

Mar 19 • 15:06 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Renting a home is less burdensome on the budget than it was years ago, and this also applies to Bratislava

The rental market in Slovakia, particularly in Bratislava, shows signs of improved affordability, despite a critical shortage of rental properties.

Mar 19 • 14:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The housing market under pressure from the war in the Middle East. Uncertainty over interest rate cuts

The article discusses the impact of geopolitical events, specifically the Middle East conflict, on Poland's housing market and interest rate predictions.

Mar 19 • 14:27 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Real estate analysts project that housing prices will rise in these US cities in 2026

Analysts predict that housing prices in certain US cities will rise by 2026 due to imbalances in supply and demand within the real estate market.

Mar 19 • 10:01 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Calmness in the Real Estate Market

The article discusses the current calm state of the real estate market in Iceland.

Mar 19 • 07:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Han River Belt: Apartment Prices in Seongdong and Dongjak Also Declined...Spread of Decline from Gangnam

Apartment prices in the Seongdong and Dongjak districts of Seoul's Han River Belt have begun to decline, following a trend that started in the affluent Gangnam area.

Mar 19 • 07:13 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Expert Report Related Rebuttal] Se-hoon Oh's Impatience in 'Dissolution of Land Transaction Permission Areas' Leaves a One-Year Bill

Seoul City responds to criticisms regarding the removal of land transaction permission areas, asserting that their decision was based on market analysis and supportive statistics.

Mar 19 • 06:03 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
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Are you also dreaming of becoming a housing millionaire?

The article discusses the disparity in the Danish housing market and its implications for potential homeowners, particularly first-time buyers in major cities.

Mar 19 • 04:44 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Landlords freeze rents to keep tenants

Landlords in Poland are freezing rents amid a seasonal decline in tenant demand for rentals, allowing for negotiations and discounts.

Mar 19 • 03:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

This is the rental anxiety map: 15% of homes don't last a day on the market

Rental properties in Spain are being leased out at an alarming rate, with 15% of listings disappearing within a day of being posted.

Mar 18 • 21:40 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Record property profits see home owner wealth surge despite rising rates

Record property profits in Australia have led to an increase in homeowner wealth, with over 90% of house resales returning a profit, despite rising interest rates.

Mar 18 • 13:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Rent Gap, or a Gigantic Segment of Housing to be Developed

The report discusses a significant rent gap in Polish cities, where many earn too much for social housing but not enough for market rents, impacting hundreds of thousands, especially vulnerable groups.

Mar 18 • 11:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Bariloche market expands with an open urbanization

The real estate market in Bariloche is experiencing notable growth with new developments that cater to both local housing needs and investor interest.

Mar 18 • 11:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

DDA's new scheme, get luxury flats in Delhi without a lottery, here's how to apply

The DDA is offering luxury flats in Delhi at lower prices than market rates under a new housing scheme, available on a first-come, first-served basis until March 31.

Mar 18 • 04:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Lack of Electricity Supply Aggravates the List of Obstacles to Build Faster

The construction sector in Spain is facing significant challenges due to insufficient electricity supply, exacerbated by global tensions affecting energy markets.

Mar 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Real Estate Prices 2035: Where Ownership Will Become More Expensive – And Where It Will Become Cheaper

The article discusses the rising real estate prices in Germany, projecting challenges for young people hoping to purchase property by 2035.

Mar 17 • 16:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

After a controversial TVN material, there was an uproar. Hundreds of complaints were filed with KRRiT

A report on the real estate market broadcasted by TVN has resulted in hundreds of complaints being filed with the Polish National Broadcasting Council after it was revealed that the featured couple was actually connected to the real estate industry.

Mar 17 • 14:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Polish luxury housing catches up with the world. There are million-dollar transactions

The article discusses the rapid growth of the luxury housing market in Poland, characterized by million-dollar transactions and increasing demand for high-end properties.

Mar 17 • 13:20 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Labor appears set to reform capital gains tax discount after parliamentary inquiry findings

Australia's Labor government is considering reforms to the capital gains tax discount based on findings from a parliamentary inquiry that point to its role in exacerbating inequality in the housing market.

Mar 17 • 08:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon discusses real estate tax reform as 'last resort'... Strengthening holding tax, reducing long-term holding tax benefits

President Yoon has indicated that strengthening real estate taxation could be considered a 'last resort' to stabilize the housing market.

Mar 17 • 07:39 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
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

SOMETHING NEW ⟩ A House Rising Near the Bus Station Takes the Rental Market to a Whole New Level

Liven is entering the rental market by developing a complex of rental homes at Juhkentali 48, aiming to elevate the standard of rental housing in the area.

Mar 17 • 05:37 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Leader: He shows how the housing market leads to discrimination – and presents a solution

A new report indicates that rent regulation drives discrimination in Sweden's housing market, advocating for market rents as a necessary measure to tackle segregation.

Mar 17 • 05:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Spitogatos: New tool for "measuring" the real estate market

A new analysis tool from Spitogatos reveals unexpected trends in investment returns across different areas in Greece's real estate market.

Mar 17 • 05:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Some Santander customers to be worse off after announcement

Santander is increasing mortgage rates, which will negatively impact some borrowers, with new deals seeing hikes of up to 0.35 percentage points.

Mar 16 • 15:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Araújo Simão: 32 Years Building Safety and Opportunities in Taubaté

Araújo Simão has been a significant player in the real estate market of Taubaté, Brazil, for 32 years, earning a strong reputation for quality and reliability in housing development.

Mar 16 • 14:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A famous real estate agent reveals what to buy now - Finns have one original sin: 'Not everything can be done'

Real estate agent Andrei Koivumäki advises on the current housing market and typical mistakes made by Finns when purchasing properties.

Mar 16 • 11:55 UTC

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