Two Years of Tensioned Zones in Catalonia: Residential Rental Supply Falls but Temporary Rentals Rocket Beyond Price Caps
The implementation of rental regulations in Catalonia aimed at controlling price increases has led to a decrease in available rental properties and a surge in temporary rental agreements.
Two years of rental regulation: contained prices but more seasonal renting
Catalonia's rental regulation has kept prices stable but increased the number of short-term rental agreements.
POMIDA: The new process for issuing payment orders and lease returns by lawyers
A new regulation in Greece allows lawyers to issue payment orders and lease returns starting April 2026, offering a faster alternative to traditional court processes.
Estonian politicians want to limit the number of scooters
Estonian lawmakers are proposing legislation to grant local municipalities the authority to limit the number of rental scooters, mopeds, and bicycles to enhance traffic safety.
Starting in April, reaction tests will be introduced for electric scooters and bicycles; the industry criticizes the regulation
In April, new regulations will require rental companies to ensure users have a valid driver's license and to perform reaction tests via an app before riding electric scooters and bicycles.
Rio regulates the rental of electric scooters and plans service expansion; see circulation and inspection rules
Rio de Janeiro has implemented a regulation for shared electric scooter rentals, allowing expansion beyond its South Zone and Center areas.
Harles Tammeleht: The state has created a data gap in the accommodation market
Harles Tammeleht highlights a growing data gap in Estonia's accommodation market, particularly with the rise of short-term rental services that aren't as well-regulated as traditional hotels.
Financial Services Commission to Regulate Loans for Speculative Homeowners and Commercial Rental Operators
South Korea's Financial Services Commission plans to extend loan regulations to include speculative one-homeowners and commercial rental operators, amid efforts to curb real estate speculation.
Rental housing in Catalonia registers its second quarterly increase despite price regulation
Rental prices in Catalonia have increased for the second consecutive quarter, contrary to the intended effects of price regulation.
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.
Financial authorities target β14 trillion wonβ in rental business loans... Modifying benefits for multi-homeowners
Financial authorities in South Korea are focusing on approximately 14 trillion won in loans for rental business operators, planning to revise loan extension practices that favor multi-homeowners.
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.
Ireneusz RaΕ: every property will have to have its own regulations
In the new draft amendment to the hospitality services law concerning short-term rentals, industry representatives express surprise and disappointment at the removal of a regulation holding renters financially responsible for damages.
Housing detects 86,000 illegal tourist and seasonal apartments thanks to short-term rental registry
The Ministry of Housing has ordered digital platforms to remove over 86,000 listings for tourist and seasonal apartments that lack proper registration numbers and do not meet legal requirements.