Illegal Purchase of Housing using Business Loans Uncovered at 58.8 Billion Won... 'Focusing Inspections on the Three Districts of Gangnam'
Financial authorities in South Korea have uncovered significant illegal use of business loans for purchasing residential properties, prompting focused inspections in the Gangnam area.
'Give our illegal home to housing charity - don't just demolish it'
A couple in Ireland pleaded for their illegally built home to be given to a charity instead of being demolished as a council begins the demolition process after a lengthy legal battle.
Fines for correction did not lead to a solution. The illegally kept lions near the housing estate in Rokycany were eventually confiscated by officials
Officials confiscated illegally kept lions near a housing estate in Rokycany after fines failed to rectify the situation.
Cultural Heritage Administration: SH Corporation illegally drilled without permission in front of Jongmyo Shrine, reported to police
The Cultural Heritage Administration has accused the Seoul Housing and Communities Corporation of illegal drilling activities near the UNESCO World Heritage site, Jongmyo Shrine, without proper authorization.
Justice in Bavaria: Last Rescue Attempt for Wolfratshausen Illegal Constructions Fails
The owners of illegal constructions in Wolfratshausen have lost their final court battle to obtain permits for renovation or conversion into refugee housing.
Wealthy parents' housing trick is illegal
An illegal practice allows wealthy parents in Denmark to secure homes for their children while transferring significant wealth tax-free, despite being aided by corporate advisors.
Mining poses risk of collapse and families leave homes in Poconé (MT)
Residents of Poconé, Brazil, are being evacuated due to the risk of building collapses caused by illegal mining activities beneath their houses.
Special audit reveals: Lakea subsidiary has illegally financed parent company
A state audit found multiple deficiencies in the operations of Lakea Kiinteistöt Oy, a subsidiary of the bankrupt housing developer Lakea, indicating illegal financing activities.
Lagos to demolish illegal structures in state-owned housing estates
The Lagos State Government has issued a warning against illegal constructions in state-owned housing estates, stating that it will take action to remove such structures.
Salis' House Plan: Decriminalizing Occupations
Ilaria Salis proposes to decriminalize the illegal occupation of private homes as part of her ambitious plan presented at the European Parliament.
The Málaga Prosecutor's Office focuses on 'mobile homes'
The Málaga Prosecutor's Office is investigating the rise of mobile homes in rural areas, which are often installed illegally as residential properties.
Illegal immigrants could lose public housing under Trump HUD plan to end Clinton-era loophole
The Trump administration's proposed HUD rule aims to eliminate a loophole allowing illegal immigrants to reside in public housing, affecting families receiving assistance.
New information on the rental housing scandal – Heka: This many apartments involved in illegal business
Helsingin kaupungin asunnot oy (Heka) has identified illegal subleasing and accommodation activities in 14 of its apartments as part of a crackdown on unauthorized rentals.
Bulldozer Action on Illegal Houses in Rajkot
Authorities in Rajkot have begun a demolition drive targeting illegal constructions in the city.
Piracicaba has 11,200 families living in illegal subdivisions, in areas without infrastructure; understand
Piracicaba, Brazil, is facing a pressing issue with 11,200 families living in illegal subdivisions lacking necessary infrastructure, as the municipality works on regularizing these areas.
Namibia: Vacate Govt Houses By April, Works Minister Nekundi Tells Illegal Occupants
Namibian Minister Veikko Nekundi has warned illegal occupants of government housing to vacate by April 1 or face eviction and increased penalties.
Bold accountability in the city's rental apartments - This is how Helsinki responds to the politician's harsh criticism
Helsinki city councilor Otto Meri criticizes the city's housing company Heka for allegedly failing to address illegal short-term rentals in its properties.
Life in the 'hijacked' buildings of Johannesburg: the consequences of the housing crisis suffocating the city
Johannesburg's housing crisis has led to the illegal occupation of residential buildings by informal networks, resulting in dire living conditions.
Condonations and Abusers: Italy of the Displaced (Before Niscemi)
The article examines the plight of displaced residents in Niscemi, Italy, where illegal constructions have led to significant risks of landslides and displacements, raising concerns about housing safety and the impact of urban planning policies.
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.
Instead of tents, residential containers. The city led by a deputy built illegally
A city in Czechia, managed by a deputy, was found to have illegally constructed residential containers instead of tents.
200 dogs in the middle of the village. Are activists running an 'illegal shelter'? There is a notification
Activists are alleged to be running an illegal animal shelter in Kuflew, housing hundreds of dogs and cats, according to local authorities following the closure of a shelter in Sobolew.
Hunting down fraudsters living in protected housing: Communities accumulate hundreds of sanctions for abusing public housing
From 2019 to 2025, regions collected over nine million euros by sanctioning illegal subletting, prohibited sales, and misuse of public housing.
Where are the more than 86,200 illegal short-term rentals: 74% are concentrated in four coastal communities
In Spain, one in five short-term rentals is illegal, with the Ministry of Housing identifying over 86,200 tourist and temporary flats that lack the necessary rental registration since July, out of which 20.9% of applications have been rejected and must be removed from online platforms like Airbnb or Booking.
Housing detects 86,000 illegal tourist and seasonal apartments thanks to short-term rental registry
The Ministry of Housing has ordered digital platforms to remove over 86,000 listings for tourist and seasonal apartments that lack proper registration numbers and do not meet legal requirements.
Consumption investigates large housing platforms for advertising illegal rents
The Ministry of Consumption has launched an investigation to target illegal rental advertisements on major real estate portals that exceed the legal price limits in high-demand areas.
Hundreds of children placed in illegal care homes because of chilling failures
A report by the Commons Public Accounts Committee revealed that hundreds of children are placed in illegal care homes, with unregistered housing being used for about one in ten children in residential care, despite government pledges to eliminate this by 2027.
Tourist housing decreases by 4% in the most visited destinations in Spain
The number of tourist homes in Spain's 25 most popular destinations fell by 4% in 2025, attributed to the new temporary rental registry and the elimination of illegal offerings.
More than 3,000 illegal tourist apartments have been deregistered in the Community of Madrid
Over 3,000 illegal tourist apartments have been deregistered in the Community of Madrid amid a significant increase in tourism demand and pressure on residential offerings.
Alquiler Seguro wants to manage 1,600 affordable homes from the new public company: "We have the experience"
Alquiler Seguro has applied for a public contract to manage 1,600 affordable homes from the new public company Casa 47, despite a recent hefty fine for illegal commissions.
A high-ranking official of Almeida convicted for an illegal demolition in Cañada Real continues to sign demolition orders
A high-ranking official, convicted for an illegal demolition, is still signing demolition orders despite local women's efforts to protect their homes and fight for their rights.
"It's a little illegal, but it's tolerated by the authorities": in Lyon, more than 80 homeless children occupy a disused school with their parents
In Lyon, over 80 homeless children and their parents have taken over an abandoned school, citing inadequate emergency housing as the reason for their action.
Architect Boeri sent to trial: prosecuted for building abuses
Stefano Boeri, a prominent Milanese architect known for the Vertical Forest, has been indicted alongside six others for charges including illegal subdivision and construction irregularities related to the Bosco Navigli luxury housing project.
Chinese national charged with photographing US stealth bomber base after illegal entry
A Chinese national, Qilin Wu, has been charged for illegally entering the U.S. and photographing military bases, including those housing B-2 Spirit stealth bombers.
Cape Town rental boom pushes low-income residents Into illegal housing
A surge in rental prices in Cape Town is forcing low-income residents into illegal housing as affordable options become increasingly scarce.