Reform UK's vow to scrap renters protections shows they're 'in the pocket of rogue landlords'
Reform UK plans to dismantle key renter protections, which critics say will benefit abusive landlords at the expense of vulnerable tenants.
Stoltenberg on tax bomb: - I am not indifferent
Stoltenberg discusses proposed tax reforms aimed at adjusting property value thresholds for tax benefits in Norway.
Daniel Noboa announces reform for companies to reduce income tax by donating social housing
President Daniel Noboa announced a reform allowing companies to deduct up to 30% of their income tax when donating social housing.
Finally fixing capital gains tax is good – but linking it to another tax cut for Australia’s rich is bollocks | Greg Jericho
The article discusses the impending reforms to Australia's capital gains tax (CGT) while critiquing conservative efforts to tether these reforms to tax cuts benefiting the wealthy.
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.
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.
Expanding housing benefit availability and increasing paid amounts
Latvia's welfare minister announced plans to broaden the eligibility for housing benefits and increase the amount provided, benefiting thousands more households.
Microscopic adjustments to the real estate tax for multiple homeowners... How much will inventory increase?
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is advocating for reforms in real estate taxation aimed at increasing property supply from multiple homeowners, addressing previous policies that hindered market liquidity.
Good news for tenants in New York: public hearings against rental abuses and scams begin
New York City has launched public hearings to address rental abuses and scams, allowing tenants to share their grievances in a bid to reform housing policies.
Samba's Cradle, the old Praça Onze has the worst social indicator in Rio and becomes the target of Paes' works
The Praça Onze area in Rio de Janeiro, known for its historical significance to samba culture, is set for significant urban reform, aiming to improve its poor social indicators and transform the space with new housing and communal facilities.
President Yoon: Is there a need for permanent benefits for registered rental housing? ... Mentions reduction for the second day in a row
President Yoon has raised the need for reforming the registered rental housing system, suggesting that the tax benefits for registered landlords should be gradually reduced.
Rent Control Reform: The Next Cap
The German Federal Ministry of Justice seeks to cap index rents and tighten regulations around rent price ceilings to alleviate the burden on tenants.
Justice Minister Hubig: Plans for Rental Law Reform Take Shape
Justice Minister Hubig outlines plans for reforming rental laws in Germany, focusing on rules for furnished apartments and limiting rent increases, which may stir discussions.
Cuts to social assistance push unemployed Niko to the brink of homelessness: 'This is the starting shot straight to the street'
Unemployed since 2020, Niko Huuskonen fears homelessness if his social assistance is cut in half due to new reforms targeting €70 million in savings.
Pelle Dragsted aims to make rent prices a top priority after the election
Pelle Dragsted emphasizes the need for urgent reform in housing policy, labeling the current situation as catastrophic, and positions it as a key focus for his party, Enhedslisten, after the upcoming election.
Forced Tenants Organized a Protest in Front of the Tallinn City Council
People who lost their homes after the property reform held a protest demanding compensation for damages and the initiation of a discounted municipal apartment acquisition process.
Australian politics live: Marles defends Isaac Herzog visit and says he is ‘confident’ in security arrangements
In Australian politics, Deputy Prime Minister Marles defends the recent visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog amid discussions on housing inequality and capital gains tax reform pushed by ACTU Secretary Sally McManus.
Capital gains tax reform among options as Labor weighs housing pitch
Labor is exploring tax policy options, including capital gains tax reform, to address the intergenerational housing divide ahead of the May budget.
DWP defends qualifying age rule as pensioners miss out on up to £7,000
The Department for Work and Pensions is defending its qualifying age rule amidst calls from policy experts to reform it, as many pensioners could be missing out on significant benefits due to their housing circumstances.
Now there are demands for the repeal of the tax change - a new proposal from within the government
Otto Andersson, recently elected as the chairman of the RKP parliamentary group, is suggesting a temporary removal of the transfer tax to stimulate the housing market, emphasizing the need for targeted tax measures during the upcoming parliamentary session.
"Excessively Exaggerated" – Greens Criticize Citizen Income Reform and Present Their Own Proposals
The Green Party criticizes the German government's citizen income reform plans and instead presents their own proposals focusing on housing costs.
Two bicycle parking spaces per apartment, a minimum of photovoltaic energy... the Government finalizes a 'green' reform that could increase the cost of each home by up to 18,000 euros
The Spanish government is finalizing a green reform that may raise housing prices by up to 18,000 euros by enforcing new energy and parking requirements.
Feijóo promises more funding to autonomous communities that invest more in housing
PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo announced a reform linking regional financing to housing investment, pledging increased funding for regions that prioritize housing.
Real Estate: The DPE Reform, a Breath of Fresh Air for Thousands of Homeowners
A new calculation method has removed nearly 700,000 homes from the status of energy sieves as of January 1st, offering relief to homeowners seeking to improve their properties' energy performance ratings for renting or selling.
DPE Reform: 700,000 'Thermal Sieves' Will Disappear on January 1
The DPE reform will remove the classification of 700,000 energy-inefficient apartments and homes, allowing them to be rented out after January 1.