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In São Paulo, new regulations require prominent advertising for affordable housing projects to prevent misuse and ensure the benefits reach the intended low-income populations.

There is an increase in the availability of apartments for sale in Seoul, with 80% of transactions occurring for properties priced below 1.5 billion won.

South Korea's Financial Services Commission plans to extend loan regulations to include speculative one-homeowners and commercial rental operators, amid efforts to curb real estate speculation.

The Panhellenic Federation of Property Owners is starting a tour across Greece to highlight key issues that concern property owners.

President Yoon Jae-myung expressed intentions to create conditions favoring sales over retention for investors and speculators owning one home for non-residential purposes.

The market for fully furnished apartments is booming, allowing landlords to earn high rents while posing challenges for tenants facing steep prices amid proposed stricter regulations.

The Lithuanian Seimas is considering stricter regulations on real estate purchases by citizens of Russia and Belarus due to concerns over their involvement in military aggression against Ukraine.

A mix of news highlights including a shooting incident at a Mexican airport, Trump facing criticism over potential war strategies, a record year in housing sales, and discussions about AI regulations in Brazilian schools.

Ekiti State Government has established a tribunal to address the issue of increasing house rents in the region.

President Yoon criticized claims that tightening regulations on multiple homeowners would increase rental prices, calling it a 'miracle logic'.

New emission regulations in the Czech Republic may lead to significant price reductions for older homes due to increased compliance costs for sellers.

President Yoon has instructed his Cabinet and secretariat to assess regulatory measures regarding loan extensions for existing multiple homeowners, emphasizing fairness in financial policies.

In 2023, nearly half of first-time homebuyers in Seoul were in their 30s, driven by rising home prices and fears of missing out on opportunities amid tightening lending regulations.

Property owners utilizing short-term rental arrangements in Greece must finalize their financial details for the year 2025 by the end of February to avoid significant tax penalties.

Poland's new regulations have made real estate transaction prices publicly accessible through the National Real Estate Price Register (RCN), which has elicited mixed reactions from various stakeholders.

Property owners in Greece have until tomorrow to apply for a 20% tax reduction on property taxes under new regulations.

The article discusses the changing dynamics of short-term rentals in Italy, analyzing the profitability and regulations affecting landlords.

The Polish housing market is expected to remain favorable for buyers in 2026, with ongoing negotiations on price due to a large supply of properties, though various regulatory changes may put upward pressure on prices.

A proposed law in Poland could significantly hinder new tourism investments, raising concerns over its impact on the real estate market and tourist attractiveness in resort areas.

Choi Dong-seok from the Ministry of Personnel Management has expressed that implementing a blind trust system for real estate owned by high-ranking officials is practically challenging, even as proposals for stricter regulations arise amid ongoing concerns over real estate speculation.

Since the implementation of the '6·27 measures' limiting housing loans in the metropolitan area, over 2 trillion won has been utilized for home purchases in Seoul from the proceeds of selling stocks and bonds.

President Yoon raised concerns about the regulations allowing rental property owners to accumulate numerous houses through the purchase rental program, questioning the efficacy of the existing scheme.

The Greek government is set to implement a package of interventions to facilitate challenging real estate transfers and improve citizen transactions by 2026, as announced by Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis.

The Seeblick House in Travemünde is set for demolition in February due to coastal erosion and the owner's failure to meet city regulations.

Starting from 2026, property owners in Lithuania will face new tax regulations that could motivate them to sell their homes due to a shorter non-taxable period for income from property ownership.

Despite stricter regulations, Airbnb's revenues continue to show resilience, with tax income from short-term rentals increasing significantly in recent years.

For the first time since the financial crisis, an open real estate fund has been frozen, disrupting the expected ability for investors to redeem their shares at any time due to newly tightened regulations that require prior notice for cancellations.

The Ministry of Social Rights, Consumption, and Agenda 2030 has launched an investigation into rental ads that may violate regulations in 'pressured areas' where housing demand exceeds supply and prices are regulated.

New regulations are set to limit the number of nights short-term rental properties can be rented out in historic city centers across Europe, as part of a community housing plan by the European Commission.

New regulations aimed at curbing the construction of pseudo-hotels may have unintended consequences for legitimate investors in the condohotel market.

The article discusses the challenges related to the illegal conversion of single-family homes into workers' hotels and the actions taken by local governments and the Ministry of Development to address this issue.

The Panhellenic Federation of Property Owners is requesting a meeting with the Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, due to concerns over strict deadlines affecting property transfers.

The article discusses potential government restrictions on short-term apartment rentals and their impact on investors and market dynamics.

The article discusses new guidelines from AADE that aim to facilitate real estate transfers, allowing for corrections of various property measurement and ownership issues.

From January 5, 2026, real estate contracts in Greece will undergo changes submitted digitally through the myPROPERTY platform, streamlining the process for tax declarations.

The mandatory energy identity of buildings introduces a new transparency framework in the real estate market, affecting values and rentals while emphasizing the need for energy upgrades and making performance a key economic criterion.

New regulations are being implemented to limit the sale of properties associated with Airbnb listings, particularly in areas facing significant housing pressure in Athens and Thessaloniki.

The article discusses the taxation of commercial property sales by FIZAN under the Corporate Income Tax (CIT) regulations.

The real estate sector in Catalonia anticipates ongoing housing crises with increasing rental difficulties and rising purchase prices, alongside calls for stricter regulations on landlords who fail to comply with new laws.

The article outlines upcoming regulatory changes in France for the year 2026 related to purchasing power, transportation, and real estate.