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.
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.
The problem is not a new tax on owner-occupied housing. It is that half of Copenhagen's housing market is closed and nepotistic
The article discusses the challenges faced by young graduates in Copenhagen's housing market, highlighting issues of accessibility and nepotism rather than merely taxation.
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.
Own Housing is Becoming a Luxury / Fico Compared Buying an Apartment in Bratislava to Suicide, the Problem is Also to be Addressed by the European Parliament
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has criticized the unaffordable housing market in Bratislava, equating the purchase of an apartment there to an act of suicide.
The new fund Spain Grows is born with a housing construction pace that takes 45 years to solve the housing problem
Spain's new housing fund is projected to take 45 years to address the country's housing crisis despite a planned investment of 23 billion euros to build 15,000 homes annually.
Tony Blamey (Fotocasa): "Algorithms do not influence housing prices. Spain has a serious supply problem"
Tony Blamey, the new head of Fotocasa, emphasizes that algorithms do not affect housing prices in Spain, which faces a serious supply issue.
The European Parliament points to 'squatting' as a problem affecting 'all of Europe' and calls for 'rapid mechanisms' for owners to recover their homes
The European Parliament has recognized illegal squatting as a widespread issue across Europe and is urging member states to implement quicker legal mechanisms for property owners to reclaim their homes.
Poverty in Slovakia / The number of children taken from families is rising. The problem is loss of housing
This article discusses the increasing number of children being removed from their families in Slovakia due to housing instability, as exemplified by Irena's struggle to care for her grandson amidst financial hardship.
The PP calls for a turnaround in housing policy: "We have seen that intervention does not provide a response. The problem is supply"
Juan Bravo, the deputy secretary of Finance, Housing and Infrastructure of the PP, emphasizes that housing is the main problem facing Spaniards and advocates for a shift in public policies to increase supply and reduce the tax burden.
President Lee: "Real Estate is a Cancerous Problem"…Final Exit for Multi-Homeowners in 3-6 Months
President Lee Jae-myung emphasized the need for consistent policies to eliminate what he describes as a 'cancerous problem' in South Korea's real estate market, announcing a 3-6 month grace period for multi-homeowners to settle transactions before the end of a tax exemption.
High Construction Costs: The Limits of Social Housing Construction
In Hesse, the housing problem cannot be solved by funding alone, as high construction costs also need to be addressed.
Is Spain addressing the housing problem well?
The Spanish government's newly announced measures aim to control rental prices amidst a housing emergency, but their effectiveness in addressing the underlying issues remains uncertain.
Mamdani housing czar called ‘White, middle-class homeowners’ a ‘huge problem' during 2021 podcast appearance
Cea Weaver, the director of New York City's Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants, previously stated that 'White, middle-class homeowners are a huge problem' during a 2021 podcast, arguing this perspective is crucial for advancing renter justice.
Update from Affected Person: The Bedbugs Are Still There
An anonymous author updates on the ongoing battle against bedbugs, revealing that the problem persists into January 2026 despite previous efforts.
Juan Antonio Módenes, demographer: "The housing deficit problem is not the immigrants, it is that little is being built"
Juan Antonio Módenes discusses the housing deficit in Spain, attributing the issue not to immigration but to insufficient construction.
Sánchez clashes with his partners to prevent housing from burying him: "There is no magic wand and it is a serious problem"
Sánchez faces pushback from coalition partners over new housing market interventions, including rent price caps and incentives for landlords.
Battle with the housing crisis, will more affordable apartments arrive in 2026: 'A problem has been noticed in Croatia'
Croatia is facing a housing crisis alongside the rest of Europe, prompting attempts to tackle the issue through national housing policies and legislative measures, including a tax on real estate.