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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Two funds that bought 2,490 public apartments from Gallardón and Botella are reselling them for up to six times more

Investment funds Nestar and Fidere are reselling public apartments bought from the Madrid City Council at greatly inflated prices, causing public outcry.

Mar 23 • 04:30 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

12 multi-home Blue House aides also sell their homes... President Yoon: "Stability in housing prices is tied to the fate of the administration"

President Yoon's directive for aides with multiple homes to sell their properties addresses conflicts of interest and aims to bolster the credibility of the government's housing policies.

Mar 22 • 11:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

‘Most and least affordable’ parts of Britain for first-time buyers revealed

A recent analysis reveals the most and least affordable regions for first-time homebuyers in Britain, highlighting significant disparities in property prices relative to local earnings.

Mar 21 • 16:04 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Americans are moving from blue to red states, where housing prices and taxes are lower

A Wall Street Journal analysis reveals a migration trend of Americans moving from Democratic-led states to Republican-led ones, primarily due to lower income taxes and housing costs.

Mar 21 • 12:45 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Large majority among Danes: Housing prices in Copenhagen are a societal problem

A significant majority of Danes view rising housing prices in Copenhagen as a societal issue, prompting discussions among political leaders ahead of the elections.

Mar 21 • 06:06 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'There are no new construction permits': The rise in housing prices in Santa Úrsula is rejected due to the World Cup

Mexican officials have dismissed concerns that housing prices will rise in Santa Úrsula due to the 2026 World Cup, stating that no new construction permits are necessary.

Mar 20 • 19:14 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Europe's housing crisis: Is the EU plan up to the job?

The European Parliament has approved a report aimed at addressing a significant housing crisis, marked by soaring property and rental prices across the continent.

Mar 20 • 14:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Sánchez approves a 5 billion plan to alleviate the rise in prices and another decree to freeze rents after tensions with Sumar

Pedro Sánchez's government has approved a €5 billion plan to mitigate rising prices and to freeze rents amid coalition tensions with Sumar.

Mar 20 • 13:40 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Iran, Sánchez defeats Meloni: fuel prices down by 30 cents per liter. And he blocks rent increases

Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez has approved measures to reduce fuel prices and combat rising rents, securing the coalition government with Sumar.

Mar 20 • 12:13 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
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Housing prices rose by over 5 percent last year

Housing prices in Estonia increased by 5.2% last year compared to the average of 2024, with the financial volume of transactions higher in 2025 than the previous year.

Mar 20 • 06:11 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The housing price index increased by 5.2 percent in 2025

In 2025, the housing price index in Estonia rose by 5.2 percent compared to the average of the previous year, with increased transaction volumes for both existing and new homes.

Mar 20 • 06:09 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Impact of Iran-Israel Tensions: Buying a Home in Mumbai Will Become Even More Expensive

Property prices in Mumbai are set to increase further due to rising costs associated with construction materials amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 20 • 05:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Sumar plays its role in the Government under pressure to freeze rent

The minor partner in the Spanish government, Sumar, faces significant pressure to assert its role within the coalition amid a housing crisis.

Mar 20 • 00:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is the Rise in Housing Prices in Seongdong District a Merit? Democratic Candidates for Seoul Mayor Heavily Attack Jeong Won-o

Democratic candidates for Seoul mayor aggressively challenged frontrunner Jeong Won-o over his comments on rising housing prices during their first TV debate.

Mar 19 • 10:45 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
🇰🇷 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
🇪🇪 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

First-time buyer age UK rises to 34 as housing affordability worsens

The average age of first-time homebuyers in the UK has increased to 34 due to rising house prices and mortgage rates, highlighting a worsening housing affordability crisis.

Mar 18 • 10:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

LH 'fool' President's remark... Unifying purchase prices for new rental housing by appraisal

Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) has decided to standardize the purchase price calculation method for newly built rental housing based on appraisals to enhance transparency and speed up housing supply in urban areas.

Mar 18 • 06:33 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 Mundo
National & Local

Moncloa angers its partners for its resistance to include housing measures in the plan due to the war in Iran

The Spanish government faces criticism from its coalition partners and the opposition for not implementing housing measures amid rising prices linked to the war in Iran.

Mar 17 • 21:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Sharp rise in property management fees - see what the average prices are

Property management fees paid by housing companies have risen rapidly in recent years, according to the Finnish Real Estate Federation.

Mar 17 • 17:50 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
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Fukuoka’s Official Land Prices Continue to Rise for 12th Consecutive Year, Popularity of Luxury Housing Remains

Fukuoka's official land prices have risen for twelve consecutive years, with a shrinking growth rate but continued demand for high-end housing.

Mar 17 • 10:28 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Rising Official Land Prices in Tokyo: Five Consecutive Years of Increase, Outpacing Last Year

Tokyo's official land prices have risen for the fifth year in a row, with growth rates higher than the previous year, driven by demand for housing and increasing foreign tourists.

Mar 17 • 07:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

How Widely Would You Have Lived in 1975? This Article Tells

Iltalehti analyzes the cost of living changes in Finland from 1975 to the present, comparing prices of food, electronics, and housing.

Mar 17 • 07:00 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
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Housing prices may not be the biggest problem

Experts suggest that the real challenge in the housing market may soon be related to financing costs, not housing prices themselves.

Mar 16 • 10:43 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Increases in Apartment Prices Are More Believed by Clients Than by Developers

A recent analysis reveals that while developers are increasingly predicting stabilization in apartment prices, clients remain more optimistic about price increases.

Mar 16 • 09:06 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A new housing estate will rise in Karklė: area - about 100 sq. m, prices announced

New single-story houses with attics are being planned in Karklė, designed to blend in with local architecture and priced higher than similar homes in other areas of Klaipėda County.

Mar 16 • 08:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Some property owners now have a tricky problem – net worth of zero euros

A decline in housing prices in Finland is creating challenges for property owners, particularly first-time buyers and those looking to sell their homes.

Mar 16 • 06:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Yle: Now it might be worth going to buy a home, even if you suffer a loss on the old one

Housing prices have fallen in Finland, and while many potential sellers fear losses from selling their homes, experts suggest it's still a good time to sell and buy.

Mar 16 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Two years of rental regulation: contained prices but more seasonal renting

Catalonia's rental regulation has kept prices stable but increased the number of short-term rental agreements.

Mar 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

This is the bubble of Helsinki that no one wants to leave

A report explores the neighborhood of Lauttasaari in Helsinki, which is becoming increasingly desirable for homebuyers, despite a recent drop in housing prices.

Mar 15 • 10:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mortgage Credit: A Developer Analyzes What Depends on Its Survival and Take-Off

The Argentine banking sector aims to revive demand in the housing market as real estate prices stabilize and buyers adjust their expectations.

Mar 15 • 10:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lowering the Asking Price While Inventory Piles Up... 'Buyer Advantage' in Southeast Seoul for Two Consecutive Weeks

The housing market in Southeast Seoul, particularly in the Gangnam area, has shifted to a 'buyer advantage' for two consecutive weeks as asking prices decrease while inventory increases.

Mar 15 • 05:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Allgäu before Starnberg: Where Real Estate Prices in the Bavarian Alps Are Rising Particularly

Real estate prices in the Bavarian Alps are rising, with significant variances across regions despite high overall demand.

Mar 14 • 16:57 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Oslo's rental market is at an important turning point

Oslo's rental market is starting to recover as rental prices stabilize after a significant decline due to rising interest rates and the sale of rental properties.

Mar 14 • 15:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Hungary suffers its own real estate bubble

Hungary is experiencing a significant increase in housing prices, driven by state subsidies, favorable interest rates, and a lack of supply.

Mar 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Elderly Alone and Students Without Homes, a Response to Two Crises: 'With Two Vacant Rooms, I Thought It Was Unfair for a Young Person to be Without Study'

The article discusses the rising issues of rental prices and social isolation among the elderly in Spain, highlighting initiatives to promote intergenerational living arrangements.

Mar 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The 10 products that increased the most in February: chicken, fruits, and meat led the price hikes

In February, consumer prices in Argentina rose by 2.9%, with the highest increases seen in food categories and housing costs.

Mar 13 • 16:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Secondary Market. Discounts of Up to 15%

In 2025, the secondary housing market in Poland shows significant discrepancies between listing and transaction prices, with discounts reaching up to 15%.

Mar 13 • 15:54 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Housing prices in Latvia have increased by 11% over the year

Housing prices in Latvia have risen by 11% in the last year according to preliminary data from the Central Statistical Bureau.

Mar 13 • 09:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Hypo: Now echoes from the 1990s are heard

The Finnish Mortgage Society (Hypo) reports that the housing market is experiencing echoes from the 1990s, with a continuous decline in housing prices observed for the past 3.5 years, reminiscent of the worst periods of the 1990s recession, although the current economic situation is not as dire.

Mar 13 • 07:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Bank: Housing Prices Have Fallen for as Long as During the Worst of the 1990s Depression

Average housing prices in Finland have been declining for 3.5 years, matching the duration of declines seen during the worst times of the 1990s recession, according to housing lender Hypo.

Mar 13 • 06:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'We must consider unifying Chungnam and Daejeon'

President Yoon stressed the necessity of contemplating regional integration between Chungnam and Daejeon during a recent town hall meeting, despite recent setbacks in the consolidation efforts.

Mar 13 • 06:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Housing for Cars Worth Millions. Garages Are Increasing in Price Across the Czech Republic

Garage prices in the Czech Republic, particularly in Prague, have skyrocketed, with offerings often exceeding one million crowns due to a decline in parking spaces amid a rising number of cars.

Mar 13 • 05:40 UTC

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