Housing Supply-Centered Policy is a Myth
The article critiques the prevalent belief that increasing housing supply alone can stabilize property prices in South Korea, arguing that multi-home ownership undermines these efforts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Who wants an apartment is a suicidal person, according to Fico. The truth is that his policy has failed
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico acknowledges a serious housing crisis, yet his government's policies have perpetuated the problem, with his own family benefitting from the housing market.
SA Labor's stamp duty policy appears at odds with former treasurer's view
The South Australian Labor government's stamp duty policy is at odds with the previous views expressed by former Treasurer Stephen Mullighan regarding who should benefit from such tax relief.
Frankfurt Tenant Assistance: The Landlord as the Enemy Image
Frankfurt introduces vouchers for memberships in tenant associations, reflecting a perceived bias in municipal politics favoring tenants over landlords.
Strengthening the rental market in rural areas and making shared ownership loans more accessible
The article discusses proposals to improve the rental market in Iceland's rural areas and enhance access to shared ownership loans.
President Yoon: "Even fields in mountain valleys cost 200,000 to 300,000 won... expanding the target of real estate speculation"
President Yoon has directed the government to prepare measures to address the issue of expensive farmland, stating that real estate speculation targets must be expanded from housing to agricultural land.
The Supreme Court endorses the rule in Barcelona that requires 30% of newly built apartments to be designated as affordable housing
The Supreme Court of Spain has upheld a Barcelona ordinance mandating that 30% of new residential construction must be allocated for affordable housing.
Under Pressure on Multiple Homes... Calls for Tax Benefits to Be Given Only for Primary Residences
Experts argue that tax benefits for property owners should be strictly limited to primary residences, as the current system exacerbates inequalities in the housing market.
‘Youth shelters can be accessed without guardian consent’ ... Human Rights Commission recommends securing housing rights for 'homeless youths'
The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has recommended policy changes to protect the housing rights of 'homeless youths' by allowing them access to youth shelters without the need for guardian consent.
Even if illegally built buildings are purchased publicly... 'splitting households' prevents restitution for rental fraud victims
Victims of rental fraud in South Korea are frustrated as they are ineligible for public purchase aid due to living in illegally constructed buildings.
Editorial: One tax cut could boost housing sales – the government refuses to accept it
The Finnish real estate market has stagnated for years, with sales declining and long waiting times for transactions, prompting discussions about removing the transfer tax to revitalize the sector.
Rent Price Brake: Greens Demand a Pause for Self-Use
The Green Party in Germany is advocating for stricter regulations on the rent price brake, suggesting a five-year ban on landlords terminating leases for personal use if tenants have previously enforced the price brake.
Kim Yong-beom: "The housing issue is a structural problem... we need to shift towards supporting financial soundness"
Kim Yong-beom, the chief policy officer at the Blue House, emphasizes the need to change the existing leverage structure of housing loans used for investment, warning that it could lead to a macroeconomic crisis if not adjusted to ensure financial stability.
Current Lexicon: What is the Rent Brake?
The article discusses Germany's 'Rent Brake' law, which limits how much landlords can increase rents in areas with tight housing markets, and notes its recent approval by the Federal Constitutional Court.
Leading housing economist gives a harsh judgment on Wammen's solution to large value increases: It doesn't work
A prominent housing economist, Curt Liliegreen, criticizes the proposed solutions to rising housing prices in Denmark, asserting that they will have minimal impact on the issue.
President Yoon directs Cabinet to review loan extension regulations for existing multiple homeowners
President Yoon has instructed his Cabinet and secretariat to assess regulatory measures regarding loan extensions for existing multiple homeowners, emphasizing fairness in financial policies.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani reverses course on homeless encampments after pausing clearings
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has decided to resume the clearings of homeless encampments after initially pausing the policy, emphasizing a more compassionate approach to aid those experiencing homelessness.
Jang Dong-hyuk expresses concern for his elderly mother: 'I have an apartment, so I'll take her there'
Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, faced criticism for using his 95-year-old mother's comments during a debate with President Yoon Suk-yeol regarding regulations on multiple homeowners.
Lars Løkke: Tax large profits from housing sales
Lars Løkke advocates for taxing substantial profits from real estate sales in Denmark.
Mona Juul's Announcement on Housing Tax Contradicts Party Program
The Conservative party's Mona Juul has announced a housing tax freeze, contradicting the party's official policy ahead of the upcoming elections.
Conservatives in a Housing Tax Dispute with Themselves: Party Program Contradicts Mona Juul
The Conservative Party in Denmark is facing internal conflict over its stance on housing tax, with leader Mona Juul promoting a housing tax freeze that contradicts the party's official policy.
Conservatives in housing tax dispute with themselves: Party program contradicts Mona Juul
The Conservative Party in Denmark is facing an internal conflict over its stance on housing taxes, as party leader Mona Juul advocates for a housing tax freeze that contradicts the party's official policy.
Due to high heating bills, the government decides to increase housing benefits; the pool of recipients will also expand
The Latvian government is raising housing benefits to assist households affected by high heating costs, with changes in the formula for calculating the benefits set to take effect in early January.
Professor of Economics Has Five Proposals to Address the Distorted Housing Market
A Danish economics professor outlines five strategies to mitigate the disparities in the housing market where property ownership yields greater returns than traditional employment.
1.1 million won agricultural settlement subsidy, 500,000 won job-seeking allowance… 100 youth projects in Jeonbuk
Jeonbuk Province is launching 100 youth policy projects aimed at promoting opportunities for young people to dream, achieve, and settle in their local communities, with a budget of 3.577 trillion won primarily focused on employment.
Bad news for tenants in Los Angeles: a halt to a law that sought to extend protection against evictions
A recent proposal in Los Angeles to extend tenant protections against evictions was rejected by the county's Board of Supervisors.
Is the government planning to revise the points system for dependent family members amid the controversy over fraudulent apartment applications?
The South Korean government is intensifying investigations into fraudulent apartment applications, particularly focusing on the points system concerning dependent family members used to gain unfair advantages in the housing allocation process.
"Two billion euros for 8000 social housing units": the heavy toll of preemption in Paris
Paris City Hall is under fire for its high spending on social housing while the opposition calls for a halt to its preemption policy in light of unsatisfactory results.
Rent Control Before the Court: Judges Should Listen to Economists
The German Federal Constitutional Court upheld Berlin's rent cap, causing confusion among economists who argue that such measures may reduce housing availability.
Conditions for acquiring rental apartments will probably be relaxed. According to Fico, it may be possible for everyone
Robert Fico suggests that government-supported rental apartments may soon be accessible to higher earners.
Løkke wants to move property tax to the profit from sale but promises to protect existing equity
Lars Løkke Rasmussen proposes shifting property taxation to profits made on sales instead of ongoing residential taxation, while addressing concerns from homeowners about their equity.
The coalition has agreed to increase the housing benefit calculation coefficient
The Latvian coalition government has decided to increase the coefficient for calculating housing benefits by 0.4, as announced by Prime Minister Evika Siliņa.
Lee Jae-myung asks "Do you believe that privileges should be maintained for multi-homeowners?" directed at Jang Dong-hyuk
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung questions the ruling party leader's stance on multi-home ownership and privileges amid ongoing housing issues.
Why Are There No Houses? The Housing Paradox
This article discusses the current paradox in the Spanish housing market, focusing on the obstacles to housing construction despite rising prices.
Debtors are prioritized, owners of apartments are hardly protected by the state, readers write
The article discusses the challenges faced by apartment owners in Czechia regarding state-protection policies that favor debtors over landlords.
Large cities woke up to regulate construction – Espoo demands more owner-occupied housing, Helsinki considers 75 square meters as a minimum
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.
Casa Cuiabana Program: New List of Pre-Approved Candidates Released
The Municipal Housing and Land Regularization Office in Cuiabá has announced a new preliminary list of candidates in the Casa Cuiabana housing program, with more candidates still under review.
President Lee says he never forced the sale of multi-housing properties and cannot understand criticisms of his changed statements
President Lee Jae-myung reiterated that he has never forced the sale of multi-housing properties amid criticism that he changed his statements.
President Yoon: 'I don’t force people to sell their homes... I will continue efforts to normalize the market'
President Yoon has clarified that he does not intend to force homeowners to sell their properties but is focused on normalizing the real estate market in South Korea.
China overhauls consumer price basket, with never-before-seen unveiling of its composition
China has revealed a significant overhaul of its consumer price index, shifting weight from food and housing to services and new consumption goods.
President Yoon aims at real estate sentiment ahead of the Lunar New Year: 'No more benefits for speculative multi-homeowners'
President Yoon Seok-yeol is preparing to limit financial benefits for homeowners with multiple properties as he addresses public concern over real estate speculation ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays.
The Government is considering a penalty in the income tax for landlords who raise rents
The Spanish government is exploring a new fiscal policy that would impose penalties on landlords who increase rents as a means to control housing prices.
President Yoon: Success of Multiple Homeowners Means the Failure of This Government's Real Estate Policy
President Yoon Jae-myung stated that the success of multiple homeowners in taking advantage of favorable capital gains tax exemptions signifies a failure of his government's real estate policies.
President Yoon: Is it fair to extend loans to homeowners who persist despite given opportunities?
President Yoon criticized financial benefits for multiple homeowners who resist selling, emphasizing fairness in handling existing loans amid housing market stabilization efforts.