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Under the Labour government's new regulations, renters will only pay £47 to appeal unfair rent increases, a decision influenced by David Lammy, aiming to protect tenants from potential exploitation by landlords.

The Spanish government has enacted a decree to extend rental contracts for up to two years and cap rent increases to 2% as part of its economic response to crises.

Spain has announced a €5 billion package to alleviate the impacts of the Iran war, featuring measures such as tax cuts on fuel and a freeze on rent increases.

Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez has approved measures to reduce fuel prices and combat rising rents, securing the coalition government with Sumar.

The article discusses the challenges faced by a landlord in Czechia regarding rental price increases due to rising mortgage pressures.

Rising rent costs are consuming a significant portion of cultural agencies' budgets in Sweden, posing challenges for their operations.

SiO, Norway's student welfare organization, is raising rents by 1.8% due to the loss of electricity support for student accommodations.

SiO, the student welfare organization in Oslo and Akershus, is raising rent by 1.8% due to the removal of electricity support for student housing.

The Helsinki Court of Appeals ruled against significant rent increases for a Lehtisaari housing company, a decision that residents have awaited for a decade.

Rental prices for two and three-room apartments in Buenos Aires are rising at a rate greater than inflation, with significant increases observed over the past month.

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

Renters in the UK may soon be required to pay fees to appeal against excessive rent increases, raising concerns from housing advocacy groups.

The article discusses how the repeal of the rental law in Argentina affects how rental contracts can be adjusted for inflation.

Economists are concerned that Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed rent freeze and tax increases could severely impact New York's housing market and broader economic stability.

A recent Supreme Court decision in Mexico City limits rent increases to inflation rates, which may exacerbate housing affordability issues rather than solve them.

Residents of Lehtisaari in Helsinki are challenging significant increases in land rents in the Court of Appeals after a lower court deemed them reasonable.

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

More people are struggling with rental price increases in Japan as the cost of living continues to rise, impacting their quality of life and housing choices.

Tenants in Copenhagen are struggling to pay rent due to significant increases, prompting calls for a rent cap from the Lejernes Landsorganisation.

The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation in Mexico has ruled that annual rent increases in Mexico City cannot exceed the inflation rate, impacting landlords and renters alike.

The Supreme Court of Mexico City unanimously approved a cap on residential rent increases, limited to no more than the previous year's inflation rate, as a measure to combat gentrification.

Inflation in Greece reached 2.5% in January 2026, driven by significant increases in food and rental prices, while energy costs fell.

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.

Landlords and tenants are calculating potential increases in rent as 600,000 leases are up for renewal this year, with an average increase of 30% over the past five years and many rents in high-demand areas remaining frozen.

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.

Over half of the Basque population resides in areas with legally capped rent increases, with 14 municipalities designated as 'tensioned residential market zones' to combat rising rental prices.

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.

The NT government plans to change remote housing legislation to bypass resident consultations for rent increases following a High Court ruling, while also addressing child protection and minimum sentencing for domestic violence murders.

The rising rents in Thessaloniki have led to dramatic increases, with one individual reporting a rent hike from 350 euros to 650 euros.

In La Coruña, rental contract signings have significantly decreased following the implementation of a housing law designed to restrict rent increases and provide tax incentives to landlords.

Yolanda Díaz, the Second Vice President and Minister of Labor, has strongly opposed the PSOE's initiative to provide tax incentives to landlords to prevent rent increases, arguing that it is absurd to give public money to landlords for fulfilling a constitutional mandate.

The ongoing price hikes in food and rents are raising concerns about this year's inflation trends, with food inflation reported at 3.6% last December, potentially impacting overall economic stability.

Spain's government is combating rising rents by introducing legislation to prevent rent increases upon contract renewal and tackle fraud in seasonal and room rentals.

Greece's annual inflation increased to 2.6% in December, driven by significant price hikes in coffee, meat, fruits, and rents, despite a decline in the cost of olive oil and natural gas.

The PSOE and Sumar parties are entering a legal dispute regarding measures to halt rent increases, with differing views on fiscal incentives and constitutional implications of rent freeze proposals.

Wagamama plans potential selective price increases for its UK menu next year due to rising costs in labour, food and drink, and rent.