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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Who is responsible for the smoke detector in a rental home?

The article discusses the responsibility for maintaining smoke detectors in rental homes, highlighting the shared obligations between landlords and tenants as stipulated in the law.

Feb 28 • 17:22 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The renovated hotel in the capital has opened its doors: invited guests were the first to explore

A newly renovated four-star hotel in Vilnius has opened, featuring a unique model that combines hotel services with rental apartments and private flats.

Feb 28 • 13:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

She is an expert in real estate and reveals how to avoid rental scams in the U.S.

A real estate expert warns of rental scams in the U.S., emphasizing the need for vigilance while searching for properties.

Feb 28 • 13:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The speculative fever in Madrid reaches the storage room, the minimum expression of the property market

The demand for storage spaces in Madrid has surged by 68% in five years due to smaller apartments and rising rental prices.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Rent skyrockets in the Faria Lima region of SP, leaving Ipanema behind; see ranking

Rent prices in São Paulo have surged past R$ 100 per square meter, leading to a significant shift in the ranking of high-end neighborhoods in Brazil.

Feb 27 • 17:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A report from the European Parliament urges states to increase oversight to prevent "abusive practices" in rentals

A report from the European Parliament calls on member states to enhance monitoring to prevent abusive rental practices affecting tenants across Europe.

Feb 27 • 16:42 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Rentals: How much is the increase in contracts that adjust in March 2026

Contracts for rental agreements with adjustments scheduled for March are set to increase depending on the type of rental agreement signed.

Feb 27 • 11:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

A woman arrested for offering tourist apartments in Madrid by impersonating the owners

A woman in Madrid has been arrested for defrauding users by offering tourist apartments while impersonating the real property owners.

Feb 27 • 09:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Neither Hollywood nor Santa Monica: which is the cheapest city to rent in Los Angeles County

A recent report identifies San Bernardino as the most affordable city for renting in Los Angeles County, with average monthly rents below $1500.

Feb 27 • 08:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Are houses being built only for the rich? Where will the middle class build their homes?

The Indian real estate market is increasingly focusing on luxury housing, leaving the middle class struggling to find affordable homes as prices surge.

Feb 27 • 07:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

When to Look for Rent? At the End of the Year, You Can Negotiate Discounts, Spring and Summer Are Difficult

The article discusses the optimal times to search for rental properties, emphasizing potential discounts at the end of the year and the challenges associated with spring and summer.

Feb 27 • 04:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Govern approves a budget with a record investment in housing of 1.9 billion

The Catalan government has approved a record budget of 1.9 billion euros for housing, aimed at providing rental assistance to nearly 90,000 residents.

Feb 27 • 04:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Expansion of Incheon City's rental purchase type 'Thousand Won Housing' to 700 units

Incheon City has announced an increase in the supply of 'Thousand Won Housing' through rental purchases, raising the total from 500 to 700 units compared to the previous year.

Feb 27 • 01:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Rental inflation, IGP-M falls by 0.73% in February and broadens deflation; see what changes

The IGP-M index, a key reference for rental contracts in Brazil, decreased by 0.73% in February, leading to broader deflation, but renters may not see immediate reductions in their rental prices.

Feb 26 • 17:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The state has sided with tenants. Intermediary companies are circumventing the law according to the ministries

The Czech government has expressed its opposition to the way rental intermediary companies operate, claiming they are violating tenant protection laws.

Feb 26 • 15:05 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Legal Column: Is it permissible to charge a flat rate for operating costs?

The article discusses the legality and practicality of charging a flat rate for operating costs in rental agreements in Germany.

Feb 26 • 14:13 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Renting: The Lucrative Business of Furnished Apartments

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.

Feb 26 • 14:07 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Significant Changes to Rental Rules for Municipal Apartments in Riga

Riga City Council has approved the termination of indefinite rental contracts for municipal apartments, moving to five-year agreements instead.

Feb 26 • 13:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Expensive or Cheap Rent?: The 3-Step Formula to Know If What You Pay for Your Home Is a Fair Price

The article discusses a new approach to determine fair rental prices in Buenos Aires following the deregulation of the rental market.

Feb 26 • 12:28 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cap on rents and housing challenges in Mexico City

The imposition of a rent cap in Mexico City introduces new challenges for housing affordability and market investment, while highlighting deep-seated issues in the informal rental sector.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Thousands of holiday apartments are disappearing from the Spanish market. Brussels intervenes

The European Commission questions Spain's unified register of properties for tourist rental, leading to the removal of tens of thousands of properties deemed illegal or non-compliant.

Feb 26 • 08:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Polish on Their Own or on Someone Else's: How Do We Want to Live?

The article discusses the trends in property ownership and rental in Poland, highlighting a potential increase in the preference for renting over ownership by 2040.

Feb 26 • 07:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Democratic Party to Introduce 'Minimum Guarantee System' for Rent Fraud Deposits to Ensure Recovery of Certain Proportion

The South Korean government and ruling party plan to introduce a 'minimum guarantee system' to help victims of rent fraud recover a portion of their rental deposits.

Feb 26 • 06:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Answered whether rental housing in the capital will continue to rise: compared prices in Vilnius and Western Europe

The rental prices in Vilnius are expected to remain stable this year compared to last year's average of 14.8 euros per square meter, while prices for housing for sale are projected to increase.

Feb 26 • 04:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

New incentives for tenants: free months - no rent deposit

Landlords in Finland are competing for tenants by offering incentives such as free rent months and waiving deposit requirements amid a shift in the rental market.

Feb 26 • 03:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Warsaw dictates conditions in the real estate market. Rent pressure hits tenants

The article discusses the challenges faced by companies renting office spaces in Warsaw and highlights rising rental prices amid increasing demand.

Feb 26 • 03:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Queues for offices in Warsaw. The best addresses are disappearing quickly

The article discusses the challenges businesses face in renting office spaces in Warsaw amid rising demand and rental prices.

Feb 26 • 03:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police investigate rental contract fraud scheme and recover more than 60 vehicles in Bahia

A Civil Police operation in Bahia recovered 68 vehicles linked to a fraud scheme involving false rental contracts.

Feb 25 • 23:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice orders CDHU and City Hall to renovate closed buildings or provide new housing in Marília

A court has ordered the CDHU and Marília's City Hall to either renovate closed buildings or provide alternative housing for displaced families.

Feb 25 • 23:23 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: Man has long-term rental vehicle. The company demands repair costs after several months.

A Latvian man faces unexpected repair bills after returning a rented Volvo, claiming the rental company is sending him mysterious invoices despite previous repair costs he incurred.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Cottage featured on Heated Rivalry season finale available to rent through Airbnb

The Barlochan cottage, featured in the finale of the series Heated Rivalry, will be available for rental through Airbnb starting in March.

Feb 25 • 20:22 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Student accommodation in Brisbane lagging behind demand, industry warns

The Property Council of Australia warns that Brisbane is facing a significant shortfall in student accommodation amid rising demand.

Feb 25 • 19:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Did you expect an unpleasant surprise at the rental cabin? Share your experience

Ilta-Sanomat invites readers to share their experiences with rental cabins in Finland, particularly during peak winter vacation weeks when demand is high.

Feb 25 • 18:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

“Pealtnägija”: Is the system still in favor of tenants?

The article discusses ongoing rental conflicts in Viimsi, Estonia, highlighting systemic issues in favor of tenants and against landlords.

Feb 25 • 18:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Helsinki demolishes 15 Heka rental houses in Ala-Malmi – Kirsi Huhta shares her feelings as home is threatened

The Helsinki city council has approved a zoning change in Ala-Malmi that paves the way for the demolition of 15 rental houses to make way for new housing.

Feb 25 • 18:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

John Lewis scraps £500m deal to build 1,000 rental homes

The John Lewis Partnership has canceled a planned £500 million project to construct 1,000 rental homes due to challenging economic conditions.

Feb 25 • 18:04 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Will Real Estate Funds, Into Which Ordinary People Invest, Be Allowed in the State Rental Housing Scheme?

The Slovak government has relaxed criteria for selecting investment partners in the state-supported rental housing scheme, allowing collective investment funds to participate.

Feb 25 • 16:43 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Four Years Until Completion of Sejong City: Tasks of the Administrative Hub Complex City Construction Agency

Sejong City, a planned administrative city in South Korea, is set to complete its construction in 2028, with ongoing work on public rental housing and infrastructure across six designated living areas.

Feb 25 • 14:22 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Goa: Rental Thar Rams Into Car, Wrecking It

A serious road accident occurred in the Assagao area of Goa, where a speeding rental Thar jeep collided with a tourist's car, resulting in the death of an elderly tourist from Bhopal.

Feb 25 • 12:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fraud of false rental advertisement: woman is arrested in DF after 37 complaints

A woman was arrested in Brazil for allegedly scamming people with fake rental advertisements, resulting in numerous complaints.

Feb 25 • 11:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

K-U: The Rent for Ice Cream Kiosk Location Is Astronomical – Entrepreneur Considers It Unreasonable

In Järvenpää, an ice cream kiosk location was auctioned off for a staggering price, with the highest rent reaching €35,300 annually.

Feb 25 • 11:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 10:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

City apartments rented to tourists in Helsinki – lease agreements for 14 apartments are being terminated

The city-owned housing company Heka in Helsinki is terminating lease agreements for 14 apartments found to be illegally subletted to tourists.

Feb 25 • 08:58 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Airbnb: Deadline is approaching, who faces fines

Property owners in Greece earning from short-term rentals via Airbnb must finalize their rental and income data by February 28 to avoid penalties.

Feb 25 • 07:33 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

This AC is Best for Tenants, No Damage, No Need for Installation

Portable AC units are being highlighted as an ideal solution for tenants who cannot install traditional window or split AC units due to rental restrictions.

Feb 25 • 02:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

AI Prevents Jeonse Scams... Real-time Analysis with Just the Address

A new AI service in Gyeonggi-do will analyze the risk of rental properties in real-time by inputting just the property address, aimed at preventing instances of rental scams.

Feb 25 • 01:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The latest empty promise of Pedro Sánchez on housing: banks and developers await concrete measures to build 15,000 social rental homes

The Spanish government announced a new housing initiative aimed at addressing the country’s housing crisis, proposing the construction of 15,000 social rental homes annually, backed by European recovery funds and private investments.

Feb 25 • 00:33 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

How an employee should declare income from apartment rental and what they can save on

The article outlines how employees in Slovakia, like Karol, need to declare income earned from renting apartments and offers practical advice on tax exemptions and deductions.

Feb 24 • 17:01 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Strengthening the rental market in rural areas and making shared ownership loans more accessible

The article discusses proposals to improve the rental market in Iceland's rural areas and enhance access to shared ownership loans.

Feb 24 • 16:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A man managed to live in a New York hotel for years without paying a cent - and this was completely legal!

An individual in New York pleaded guilty to fraud after illegally attempting to acquire the famous New Yorker Hotel, culminating a years-long legal saga stemming from an obscure rental law that allowed him to live in the hotel rent-free in Manhattan.

Feb 24 • 16:00 UTC

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