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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Students face 'overwhelming' fear of trying to rent in 'scary' housing market for first time

A new report reveals high levels of anxiety and fear among students and young workers in the UK regarding entering the rental market for the first time due to a lack of financial education.

Mar 3 โ€ข 18:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The rent for a two-room apartment is almost costing $800,000 per month in CABA and the gap with three rooms is growing ever larger

In Buenos Aires, rental prices are rising faster than inflation, with two-room apartments nearing $800,000 per month and three-room apartments surpassing $1 million.

Mar 2 โ€ข 21:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Housing Market: Why Hamburg's 'Rent Observer' has not worked so far

Hamburg's Rent Observer tool has failed to address excessive rent complaints effectively despite intentions from the government to tackle rental fraud.

Mar 2 โ€ข 16:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Federal Politics: It Should Be Easier for Those Looking for an Apartment

The article discusses the rising rental prices in German cities and the German government's efforts to improve tenant rights amidst a challenging housing market.

Mar 2 โ€ข 16:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Why the rental market behaves differently than we think

In Poland, rental prices are rising faster than wages, making it increasingly difficult to find rental housing, even as developers deliver record numbers of units.

Mar 2 โ€ข 10:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Tens of Thousands of Finns Are Now Making a Decision That an Expert Criticizes Severely

Tens of thousands of Finns are currently engaging in short-term rental solutions due to difficulties selling their properties, which has been met with skepticism from real estate experts.

Mar 2 โ€ข 08:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
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 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

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

Rent prices in Sรฃo 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 โ€ข 17:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ 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 โ€ข 07:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ 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 โ€ข 04:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 14:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 12:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ 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 โ€ข 08:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ 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 โ€ข 07:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ 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 โ€ข 03:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ 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 โ€ข 03:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ 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 โ€ข 03:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ 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 โ€ข 19:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

โ€œPealtnรคgijaโ€: 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 โ€ข 18:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

John Lewis scraps ยฃ500m deal to build 1,000 rental homes

The John Lewis Partnership has canceled a planned ยฃ500 million project to construct 1,000 rental homes due to challenging economic conditions.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 โ€ข 16:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Temperature difference in jeonse prices... Nowon is strong, Songpa is falling

In Seoul, the jeonse (long-term rental) prices show a falling trend in Songpa while rising in Nowon, highlighting regional disparities in the housing market.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

"We don't want to be pirate fishermen": Danish company wants to rent out Copenhagen's apartments

A Danish company, Landfolk, aims to offer authentic summer houses for rent, expanding into the apartment rental market in Copenhagen amid the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 23 โ€ข 06:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Interactive Map: Sale and Rental Prices of Properties in Each Neighborhood of Buenos Aires

A recent survey reveals current prices for buying and renting properties in Buenos Aires neighborhoods, showing a more stable real estate market entering 2026.

Feb 22 โ€ข 21:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Short-term rentals in the Aegean: The leading islands and the "map" of prices

A recent study highlights the rapid growth of the short-term rental market in the Aegean islands of Greece, revealing significant variations in occupancy rates, daily prices, and estimated revenues by destination.

Feb 22 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: Strengthening Regulations on Multiple Homeowners Will Lead to Rent Increases? ... A Miracle Logic

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

Feb 22 โ€ข 00:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Athens Airbnb occupancy rates hit highs, revenues lag behind

Athens experiences high occupancy rates in the short-term rental market, yet the average income per listing is notably low compared to global counterparts.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Tenants have nothing to fear. Seasonal explosion of supply

The rental market in Poland experiences a seasonal increase in housing supply, though demand is expected to remain low until spring.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Rental Housing. Investors Must Forget About Easy Profits

The rental housing market in Poland is seeing increased activity as property owners return, but investors should adjust to a new, less profitable reality.

Feb 19 โ€ข 03:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Short-term rental market is boosted by Carnival; the modality divides opinions

The short-term rental market in Brazil is facing scrutiny as Carnival approaches, with discussions among residents about its impact on community living.

Feb 18 โ€ข 21:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Expensive Living: The Housing Shortage is Growing Larger

Germany faces a worsening housing shortage, with construction failing to keep up with demand and rising rental and purchase prices.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Realtor rents out rental apartments with excessive rent

A realtor in northwest Stockholm is renting out several apartments with significantly increased rents, prompting residents to criticize the landlord for allowing this practice to continue.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The draft law mentions Rovaniemi 13 times, yet does not solve problems โ€“ government legalizes short-term rental business

A new construction law draft fails to address the short-term rental issues in Rovaniemi, allowing current short-term rental practices to continue.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Patricia Moral wins the battle against her landlords: "At no time did they admit to being large property owners, but they accepted to lower our rent"

Patricia Moral successfully negotiated a rent reduction from her landlords in a tense rental market in Spain.

Feb 18 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

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%.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Fiscal Clarity in Rental

Tax measures to curb rising rents in Spain are seen as positive, but adjustments are causing confusion in the rental market.

Feb 16 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Florida city where it is cheaper to rent than to buy a house in 2026

A recent analysis indicates that renting a home is more cost-effective than purchasing one in a specific Florida city, highlighting significant rental price advantages.

Feb 14 โ€ข 15:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Too Small Spaces, Lack of Information, S-Group Dominates โ€“ Entrepreneurs Gloomy Over Lappeenranta's New Market Hall

Entrepreneurs at the Lappeenranta market hall express uncertainty about continuing in the new market hall planned by Eekoo due to concerns over rental costs and space size.

Feb 14 โ€ข 08:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The great real estate 'blackout' is here: this year, 630,000 rental contracts will expire and uncertainty is at its peak

Spain faces a significant challenge as 630,000 rental contracts from the pandemic set to expire this year, causing uncertainty for both renters and landlords.

Feb 14 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The area where a three-room apartment can still be rented for less than a million pesos

Rental prices in the Greater Buenos Aires area are increasing at a rate above inflation, with significant variations across regions.

Feb 13 โ€ข 20:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

A market for 20,000 new rental apartments is emerging in the Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is developing a market with 20,000 new rental apartments as part of efforts to address housing shortages.

Feb 13 โ€ข 12:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Sumar pressures for an automatic extension of leases and labels PSOE's fiscal approach as 'cosmetic'

The minority partner Sumar demands automatic lease extensions and dismisses PSOE's fiscal measures as insufficient regarding rising rental prices.

Feb 13 โ€ข 10:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Market Shift: The Era of Certain Rentals is Coming to an End

The rising rental prices in Vilnius and other major cities in Lithuania are expected to shift in a surprising manner this year.

Feb 12 โ€ข 06:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Fire in Rent of Houses in Metropolitan Cities, the Middle Class is Being Scorched

The rising rental costs in India's major metropolitan cities are putting significant financial strain on the middle class, with some paying up to 50% of their income on rent.

Feb 12 โ€ข 05:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Wolt was surprised to find that the companyโ€™s courier accounts are being rented out for nearly a thousand euros, says the CEO

Wolt's CEO, Marianne Vikkula, expresses surprise at the high rental rates for courier accounts, which can go up to 900 euros monthly, attributing this issue to a poor job market in Finland.

Feb 11 โ€ข 17:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Giant housing market deal: Pension company sells nearly 5,000 apartments โ€“ this is what it's about

A pension insurance company in Finland is selling nearly 5,000 apartments in one of the largest transactions in the country's housing market history to a major rental housing company.

Feb 11 โ€ข 14:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Rents: The most expensive areas of Athens - Where prices are more affordable

Rents in Attica are skyrocketing, with few apartments available for under 700 euros a month, according to a recent study.

Feb 11 โ€ข 05:37 UTC

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