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.
The rental market registers an increase greater than inflation
Rent prices in Buenos Aires have risen 2.7% in January, outpacing inflation, with an annual average increase of 34.9%.
Rental Law: Can this bill help make housing affordable again?
German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig is pushing for a new rental law aimed at making housing more affordable, sparking both support and criticism.
WA rents soar 66pc in five years, the biggest increase in the nation
Rental prices in Western Australia have increased by 66% over five years, the highest in the country, raising affordability concerns.
Rental affordability hits new low as rents rise faster than wages
Rental affordability in Australia has reached a record low as rents have increased significantly more than wages over the past five years.
Housing Costs: Indexed Rental Contracts Have No Place in the Housing Market
The article discusses the challenges of indexed rental contracts in Germany's housing market and highlights the urgent need for political regulation to ensure affordability.
Expert: Renting has not been this affordable in 15 years
According to Mihkel Eliste, a professional appraiser and analyst from Estonia's largest real estate agency Uus Maa, rental prices relative to incomes are currently at their lowest level in 15 years.
Fears for thousands of renters as rental affordability scheme ends
The end of the National Rental Affordability Scheme is leaving thousands of vulnerable Australians uncertain about their housing futures.
The difficulties of accessing a home in Portugal, the country with the most overvalued housing in the EU: "I can't live alone"
In Portugal, the housing crisis is exacerbated by tourism, which has taken over long-term rental properties, leaving young people struggling to find affordable housing.
UK house prices: first-time buyers ‘will drive 2026 sales’ amid interest rate cuts
First-time buyers are anticipated to boost the UK housing market in 2026 as interest rate cuts improve affordability, leading to a modest rise in house prices and a slowdown in rental increases.