The IMF asks Spain to lift the rent cap and warns that the "deterioration of housing affordability requires more robust action"
The IMF urges Spain to remove rent caps citing their negative impact on housing supply and stresses the need for immediate action to address declining housing affordability.
14 Questions for the Mayor Candidates: Will Daycare Centers Become More Expensive with You? And Will the Rent Stop Remain?
Munich's mayoral election is heating up as incumbent Dieter Reiter faces challenger Dominik Krause in a runoff, with key issues including daycare costs and rent control.
Manitoba government proposes new grocery rules, rent control, some hydro hikes
The Manitoba government has unveiled plans to expand rent control, adjust electricity rates for large users, and stabilize grocery prices.
Rent cap in CDMX will end up raising housing costs
A recent Supreme Court decision in Mexico City limits rent increases to inflation rates, which may exacerbate housing affordability issues rather than solve them.
Is Mamdani’s socialist push for rent controls about to wreck the New York City housing market?
Zohran Mamdani's proposed rent freeze in New York City faces criticism and support amid the city's housing affordability crisis.
Rent Control Before the Court: Judges Should Listen to Economists
The German Federal Constitutional Court upheld Berlin's rent cap, causing confusion among economists who argue that such measures may reduce housing availability.
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.
Federal Politics: Justice Minister Hubig Plans Stricter Regulations for Landlords
Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig has proposed stricter regulations for landlords in an effort to relieve the financial burden on tenants in Germany.
Large Demonstration in Munich: Thousands Protest Against "Rent Madness"
Thousands gathered in Munich to protest against the rising rents and housing crisis affecting the city's residents.
End of index rents? These are the consequences of the planned cap
The proposed legislation aims to cap rent increases associated with index rent contracts that became popular during the energy crisis, raising concerns and preparations for property owners due to its mixed implications.
More than half of the Basque population now resides in areas where rent increases are legally limited
More than half of the population in the Basque Country now lives in regions with legally capped rent increases, as 14 municipalities have been declared 'tensioned residential market zones' to control excessive rental prices.
Living in the Munich Surroundings: Where the Rent Control Will Apply in the New Year - and Where It Will Not
From January 1, 2026, the rent control measure will be implemented in 285 cities and municipalities in Bavaria, primarily affecting areas around Munich where rental prices have been rising sharply.
Changes and Laws: What Will Change in 2026 in Bavaria
Starting in 2026, significant financial changes in Bavaria include the elimination of family allowances for families with children born after January 1, 2025, while new regulations such as the water charge and broader rent control measures will be implemented in more municipalities.