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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

New York plans to convert abandoned buildings in Brooklyn into 661 homes to alleviate the shortage

New York intends to convert long-abandoned buildings in Brooklyn into 661 residential units to address the housing shortage in the city.

Mar 22 • 18:00 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
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Vilnius will establish a municipal housing fund to attract missing specialists

The city of Vilnius plans to create a municipal housing fund aimed at attracting specialists in professions experiencing a shortage.

Mar 18 • 14:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Dissipated City

The article discusses the housing crisis in Spain as a systemic issue rooted in social thermodynamics rather than merely a shortage of space.

Mar 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta appeal court rejects challenge to ‘livability tax’ in Canmore

The Alberta Court of Appeal has upheld the Town of Canmore’s ‘livability tax,’ aimed at taxing owners of vacant homes to promote full-time residency and alleviate housing shortages.

Mar 13 • 20:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Impossible to buy a flat: banks will further increase mortgage costs in a market of skyrocketing prices until, at least, 2027

Mortgage costs in Spain are anticipated to rise further over the next two years as banks respond to geopolitical tensions and a shortage of housing, resulting in record-high property prices.

Mar 13 • 01:14 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

There is no shortage of rental apartments, rents are not rising

According to expert Marek Wielgo, the rental market in Poland is experiencing an increase in available apartments while rents remain stable.

Mar 12 • 12:52 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa Needs 50 Million New Homes, but Building Is Bad for the Environment - How to Finance 'Green' Solutions

Africa faces a critical housing shortage of 50 million homes, but traditional construction methods contribute significantly to carbon emissions and environmental degradation, necessitating the pursuit of green building solutions.

Mar 12 • 04:41 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Furnished Apartment in Focus: Is Furniture Forbidden?

Proposed regulations in Germany seek to limit the rental pricing of furnished apartments as a response to a housing shortage.

Mar 11 • 06:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Shortage is Growing: The Consequences of Wrong Housing Policy

Frankfurt faces a growing housing shortage as political discussions focus on rent regulations instead of increasing housing supply.

Mar 9 • 18:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Shortage Increases: The Consequences of Poor Housing Policy

The article discusses the growing housing shortage in Frankfurt due to a focus on rent regulation rather than increasing housing supply.

Mar 9 • 18:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Shortage is Growing: The Consequences of Poor Housing Policy

There is a growing shortage of housing in Germany, particularly in Frankfurt, as political focus remains on rental price regulations instead of increasing housing supply.

Mar 9 • 18:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Luxembourg Mini-Dome Aims to Help with the Housing Shortage. Czechs Were Involved in Its Creation

A new mini-dome project in Luxembourg aims to address housing shortages, with contributions from Czech designers.

Mar 3 • 06:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The government's plan to build 50,000 apartments annually faces a shortage of workers

The Czech government's initiative to construct 50,000 apartments each year is encountering significant challenges due to a lack of available labor.

Mar 1 • 16:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Affordable housing at risk: a report in Texas raises concerns among tenants in Dallas

A report reveals a significant shortage of affordable rental units in Dallas, Texas, causing concern among low-income families.

Mar 1 • 13:44 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

WA population to hit 4 million by 2043 prompting housing warning

Western Australia's population is projected to reach 4 million by 2043, but a housing shortfall may hinder this growth.

Feb 25 • 05:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The number of seniors is increasing, but there is a lack of housing. Poland is not ready for a demographic breakthrough

Poland is facing significant challenges in accommodating its growing senior population due to a shortage of appropriate housing.

Feb 25 • 03:05 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

No end in sight for displaced Ukrainians after four years of war

Four years after Russia's invasion, around four million Ukrainians remain internally displaced due to ongoing conflict and a chronic shortage of housing.

Feb 24 • 10:51 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The car testing industry creates a housing shortage in Arjeplog: '80,000 kronor in rent'

The influx of car testers in Arjeplog during the testing season has led to significant housing pressure, with rental prices skyrocketing.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Two South West backpacker hostels forced to shut over asbestos risks

Two backpacker hostels in Bunbury, Western Australia, have been closed due to non-compliance with asbestos safety regulations, leading to a housing shortage for workers in the area.

Feb 23 • 22:55 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

South Africa faces the challenge of affordable housing shortages for the poorest

South Africa is grappling with a persistent shortage of affordable housing for its low-income population, despite government initiatives since the end of apartheid.

Feb 23 • 10:16 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Hopes modular homes will solve outback town's housing shortage woes

A housing company in Pilbara, Australia, is exploring modular homes as a solution to address the growing housing shortage in the region.

Feb 19 • 21:33 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Mumbai Becoming an 'Exit City' with Millions in Debt and Box of Matches!

Real estate prices in Mumbai are driving single professionals to leave the city due to high living costs and a shortage of affordable housing.

Feb 19 • 10:22 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Expensive Living: The Housing Shortage is Growing Larger

Germany faces a worsening housing shortage, with construction failing to keep up with demand and rising rental and purchase prices.

Feb 18 • 14:57 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Apartment sought: Protect ownership

The article discusses the housing shortage in German cities, emphasizing the negative impact on lower-income individuals while arguing against forced state ownership of properties as a solution.

Feb 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Searching for an apartment: Protecting property

The article discusses the acute housing shortage in urban Germany and criticizes misguided approaches to solving the issue, emphasizing the disparity in rental prices and the challenges faced by low-income individuals.

Feb 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Too many apartments are still being built – the imminent threat of a housing shortage will not materialize

Current construction trends in Finland show a surplus of apartments rather than an impending housing shortage.

Feb 15 • 08:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Housing at 7,000 euros per square meter in a new neighborhood on the outskirts of Madrid? Developers find a gold mine in Los Berrocales

The property market in Los Berrocales, a developing neighborhood near Madrid, shows exorbitant prices amid a housing shortage in the capital.

Feb 14 • 04:15 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Expensive Housing: The Shortage of Apartments Is Growing Even Larger

Germany faces a growing shortage of apartments as construction fails to meet the rising demand, leading to increased rents and purchase prices.

Feb 10 • 19:31 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Berlin Against High Rents: Cap for Investors

Berlin is struggling with a housing shortage, prompting debates about rent caps and expropriations instead of focusing on building more homes.

Feb 10 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Madle Lippus: Tallinn's Budget and Crumbling Kindergartens

Madle Lippus discusses the challenges facing Tallinn's education network, including poor conditions of schools and kindergartens and a shortage of placements in areas experiencing rapid housing development.

Feb 10 • 07:50 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Study on Housing Shortage: Building Turbo is Not Enough

A new study reveals a shortfall of 1.4 million affordable homes, with the construction of new social housing stagnating, impacting both young and older individuals.

Jan 15 • 16:30 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Germany is missing 1.4 million apartments according to a study

A study reveals that Germany is facing a shortage of 1.4 million apartments, with young and elderly populations being the most affected, and no improvement anticipated in the near future.

Jan 15 • 12:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The land under development barely covers 70% of the new housing needs in 12 years

A report by consultancy Atlas reveals a shortage of 2.7 million homes by 2037, with 75% of land yet to be developed, particularly affecting Madrid, Barcelona, and the Balearic Islands.

Jan 14 • 04:45 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Housing shortage is the first project

Ragnar Þór Ingólfsson, the new Minister of Social Affairs and Housing, emphasizes addressing the housing shortage as his first priority following his appointment.

Jan 9 • 12:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The housing nightmare entrenches: here's how prices will rise in 2026

The rising cost of housing is expected to continue this year with new price increases anticipated for 2026, exacerbating the national housing crisis due to a lack of supply.

Jan 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Frankfurt Real Estate Market: Only New Construction Helps

The article argues that to combat the housing shortage in Frankfurt, new construction is essential as rental price caps alone cannot solve the issue.

Dec 31 • 09:13 UTC

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